PC Minutes 1992-10-06388
ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 6, 1992
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session. Present are Commissioners
Souza, Soto, Moore, and Tappan. Absent are Commissioner Carr and Chairman Brandy.
Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck, Current Planner Scott Spierling, Director of Fire and
Building Kurt Latipow, and Public Works Director Van Laurn are in attendance.
On a motion by Commissioner Souza to appoint Commissioner Soto as Acting Chairman,
seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and unanimously carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Ernest Serina, 435 Le Point Street, spoke of drainage problems
on Le Point Street.
PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE CASE NO. 92 -168 AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN
PERMIT, 1350 GRAND AVENUE, APPLIED FOR BY HOME SAVINGS OF AMERICA
Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated October 6, 1992. The applicant
proposes a variance to exceed the allowed number of signs and to allow three (3) roof signs.
The Architectural Advisory Committee and the Staff Advisory Committee recommend that the
Planning Commission adopt a resolution which approves the variance with the findings and
subject to the conditions of approval; and approve the administrative sign permit for Home
Savings by minute motion.
Acting Chairman Soto opened the public hearing.
There being no comments from the audience, Acting Chairman Soto declared the public hearing
closed. After a brief Discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1387
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A
VARIANCE, CASE NO. 92 -168, APPLIED FOR BY HOME
SAVINGS OF AMERICA AT 1350 GRAND AVENUE,
VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE ALLOWED NUMBER OF
SIGNS AND TO ALLOW THREE (3) ROOF SIGNS
On motion by Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Souza, Moore, Tappan, and Acting Chairman Soto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Carr and Chairman Brandy
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 6th day of October, 1992.
On minute motion by Commissioner Souza to approve an Administrative Sign Permit for Home
Savings of America, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE CASE 92 -169 AND SIGN PERMIT CASE NO. 92 -106,
VARIANCE TO ALLOW A FREESTANDING SIGN FOR A SHOPPING CENTER
TENANT; PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM TO LOWER AN EXISTING FREESTANDING
SIGN TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 15 FEET AND REDUCE EACH SIGN FACE TO
69 SQ. FT., 1400 GRAND AVENUE, APPLIED FOR BY PAYLESS DRUG STORE
Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated October 6, 1992. He stated the
applicant proposes a variance to allow a tenant in a shopping center to have a freestanding sign;
and a planned sign program to lower an existing freestanding sign to a maximum height of 15
feet and reduce each sign face to 69 square feet. The Architectural Advisory Committee and
the Staff Advisory Committee recommend that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution
approving Variance Case No. 92 -169 with the findings and subject to the conditions of approval;
and adopt the resolution approving Sign Permit Case No. 92 -106 with the findings and subject
to the conditions of approval.
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Acting Chairman Soto opened the public hearing.
Dick Sattler of Oregon Signs, applicant's representative, stated that the applicant accepts the
findings and conditions and that the applicant is in favor of the wood background.
Hearing no further comments from the audience, Acting Chairman Soto declared the public
hearing closed. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1388
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A
VARIANCE, CASE NO. 92 -169, APPLIED FOR BY
PAYLESS DRUG AT 1400 GRAND AVENUE, VARIANCE
TO ALLOW A TENANT IN A SHOPPING CENTER TO
HAVE A FREESTANDING SIGN
On motion by Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Souza, Tappan, Moore, and Acting Chairman Soto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Carr and Chairman Brandy
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 6th day of October, 1992.
The following Action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1389
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING SIGN
PERMIT CASE NO. 92 -106, A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM
TO LOWER AN EXISTING FREESTANDING SIGN TO A
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 15 FEET AND REDUCE EACH
SIGN FACE TO 69 SQUARE FEET, APPLIED FOR BY
PAYLESS DRUG AT 1400 GRAND AVENUE
On motion by Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Souza, Tappan, Moore, and Acting Chairman Soto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Carr and Chairman Brandy
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 6th day of October, 1992.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONE CASE NO. 92-225, CITYWIDE, APPLIED FOR BY THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck reviewed the staff report dated October 6, 1992. Ms.
Liberto- Blanck reviewed amendments to the Development Code: 1) Amend Section 9 -03.05 (b)
(2), combining Professional Office with Retail Commercial. 2) Amend Section 9- 03.120 (5) to
permit staff to ,grant a minor exception for parking space size up to two (2) feet. 3) Add
Section 9- 03.120 (6) which allows the Planning Commission to make interpretations of other
minor exception items which are not specifically stated.
Acting Chairman Soto opened the public hearing.
There being no comments from the audience, Acting Chairman Soto declared the public hearing
closed. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
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RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1390
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
DETERMINATION AND AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF
THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (REZONE CASE NO. 92 -225)
On motion by Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Souza, Tappan, Moore, and Acting Chairman Soto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Carr and Chairman Brandy
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 6th day of October, 1992.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 92-497, 751 S. TRAFFIC
WAY EXTENSION, APPLIED FOR CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY
SAINTS
Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated October 6, 1992. This project
was continued from the meeting of August 4, 1992. The applicant proposes to construct two
additions totalling 3951 square feet on an existing church; minor exterior remodel of building;
upgrade parking and landscaping; and construct roadway improvements. The Architectural
Advisory Committee and the Staff Advisory Committee recommend that the Planning
Commission: 1) Adopt a resolution adopting a negative declaration, instruct the secretary to file
a Notice of Determination, and approve Conditional Use Permit Case No. 92 -497 with the
findings and subject to the conditions of approval; and 2) approve the architectural review for
the Latter Day Saints Church by minute motion.
For the record, Commissioner Soto and Souza were not present at the meeting of August 4,
1992; Both Commissioners stated that they have listened to the tape of the August 4, 1992
Planning Commission meeting, and all documents have been read.
Commissioner Tappan questioned condition 29, providing a fire sprinkler system throughout the
facility.
Fire Chief Kurt Latipow stated he concurred with the condition, based on the increasing capacity
of the facility and that the City has a volunteer fire department. Adding automatic fire
protection systems reduces the hazards not only for the safety of the occupants of the building
but also to the fire fighters.
The Planning Commission questioned the possibility of the City maintaining South Traffic Way
Extension.
Public Works Director Van Laurn stated that if the City approves the condition as written, the
church will have a 20 foot road with private maintenance of it. If all of the property owners
'agree to grant the necessary right -of -way, the City may compromise on the improvements. For
the record, he stated that the site plan that Mr. Spierling presented to the Planning Commission
was a very early site plan. The drainage on it is not accurate; it leads to a false conclusion that
drainage from the site is presently going to the O'Connor's property, when it is not. City Staff
is not recommending a change in the drainage flow, but a maintenance of the existing (historic)
drainage flow. The existing drainage flow presently ponds in the road and this is the reason why
the road is deteriorated. It should exit through the Lawler property to the freeway, which is the
historic path. This is what City Staff has indicated should be continued.
Acting Chairman Soto declared the public hearing open.
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David Brannon, Studio Design Group, stated the applicant is comfortable with the conditions as
written. The applicant will work with what the City recommends on drainage.
James Lawler, 750 S. Traffic Way, A.G., and Howard Mankins spoke on drainage.
Vernon Fredericks, 747 White Oaks, Pismo Beach; spoke in favor of a public road.
Mr. and Mrs. Dean, 111 Orcutt Lane spoke of concerns on drainage and spoke against a 35 mph
design speed.
Sandra O'Connor, 650 S. Traffic Way Ext. spoke on concerns of drainage.
Hearing no further comments from the audience, Acting Chairman Soto declared the public
hearing closed. After a brief discussion, the Planning Commission recommended that the first
sentence of condition #25 be clarified as to read:
25. Building drainage shall be directed via road surface to maintain the
historic drainage route as determined by the Director of Public Works.
The following action was taken with the a modification to condition #25:
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1391
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 92 -497, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING
CHURCH, MINOR EXTERIOR REMODEL, UPGRADE THE
PARKING AND LANDSCAPING AND ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS, APPLIED FOR BY CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST OF LATTER -DAY SAINTS AT 751 SOUTH
TRAFFIC WAY EXTENSION
On motion by Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Souza, Tappan, Moore, and Acting Chairman Soto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Carr and Chairman Brandy
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 6th day of October, 1992.
A motion by Commissioner Souza was made to approve Architectural Review for the Latter -Day
Saints Church, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and unanimously approved.
Wynn Dewsnup, area representative for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - Day Saints, thanked
the Planning Commission and Staff for their effort and time.
PLANNING DIRECTOR ITEMS
The cancellation of the November 3, 1992 Planning Commission meeting will be discussed on
October 20, 1992.
Affordable Housing - no update.
Economic Development - no update.
Bike and Pedestrian Access - Council of Governments is recommending that the City of Arroyo
Grande consider some State discretionary funds to put a bridge over highway 101 along Fair
Oaks Avenue.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, on a motion by Commissioner Moore
to adjourn to a special Planning Commission meeting on October 15, 1992, seconded by
Commissioner Souza, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
ATTEST
ona L. Prelesnik, Commission Clerk