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PC Minutes 1992-06-02364. ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 2, 1992 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Vice Chairman Carr presiding. Present are Commissioner Souza, Groves, Soto, and Moore. Commissioner Boggess and Chairman Brandy are absent. Planning Director Doreen Liberto - Blanck and Current Planner Scott Spierling are also in attendance. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 91 -485, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 91 -466, SUPPLEMENT TO THE FINAL EIR FOR OAK PARK ACRES, TRACT 604, 1570 W. BRANCH, APPLIED FOR BY K -MART CORPORATION Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated June 2, 1992. He stated the applicant proposes a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Review for an 11,305 net square foot addition to an existing K -Mart Store. The Staff Advisory Committee recommends that the Planning Commission adopt resolutions recommending that the City Council certify the Final Supplement EIR for the K -Mart project based on the findings contained in Attachment "A ", "Statement of Significant Environmental Effects and Mitigation Measures "; recommend that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit Case No. 91 -466 based on the following findings and subject to the attached mitigation measures (Attachment "B ") and Conditions of Approval (Attachment C "); and recommend approval of Architectural Review Case No. 91 -466 to the City Council by minute motion. Vice Chairman Carr opened the public hearing. John Dorsett, the applicant's representative, spoke in favor of the project. Hearing no further comments from the audience, Vice Chairman Carr declared the public hearing closed. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -1371 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY THAT THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR OAK PARK ACRES (TRACT 604) PREPARED FOR THE K -MART ADDITION HAS BEEN PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE FINAL SUPPLEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 91 -485, AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 91 -466, AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Souza, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Soto, Souza, Moore, Groves, and Vice Chairman Carr NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Boggess, and Chairman Brandy the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 2nd day of June, 1992. A minute motion by Commissioner Soto to approve Architectural Review Case No. 91 -466, was seconded by Commissioner Souza, and unanimously carried. Arroyo Grande Planning Commission Page 2 June 2, 1992 PUBLIC HEARING (NEW) - VARIANCE CASE NO. 92 -164, 121 POOLE STREET, APPLIED FOR BY EARL PATTON Commissioner Soto and Commissioner Souza stepped down because of a conflict of interest. There being no quorum, Variance Case No. 92 -164 was automatically continued to the regular Planning Commission meeting of June 16, 1992. PUBLIC HEARING (NEW) - APPEAL OF PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 121 N. HALCYON ROAD, FRANK AND ELEANOR KINSELLA Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report dated June 2, 1992. He stated that the applicant appealed the requirement for a Conditional Use Permit in the conversion of Kinsella Realty to an antique shop. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny the appeal of the Planning Director's determination, by minute motion, with the findings: 1) The proposed use is not the same or similar in character to the existing use because the existing use is a professional office and the proposed use is retail commercial. 2) The proposed use is not less intensive than the existing use. Typical, retail uses are more intensive than professional office uses. 3) The proposed use may have the possibility of a significant impact on the environment. Vice Chairman opened the public hearing. Frank Kinsella, applicant, 121 N. Halcyon, spoke in favor of project. Current Planner Spierling stated that the applicant proceeded with the appeal process because it was quicker than the conditional use permit process. The applicant had a prospective tenant that could not wait to go through the use permit process. Hearing no further comments from the audience, Vice Chairman Carr declared the public hearing closed. The Planning Commission requested that Staff and applicant provide more information on the project. After a brief discussion, on minute motion by Commissioner Moore to deny the appeal of the Planning Director's determination, seconded by Commissioner Groves, and the motion carried with a 3 to 2 vote. NON PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING ISSUES Commissioner Groves provided an overview of the staff report on housing, dated June 2, 1992. She stated that two key issues must be addressed: 1) Updating the City Housing Element and preparing a Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy; and 2) establishing housing programs as required by the implementation measures of the adopted housing element of the general plan. Commissioner Groves recommend that the Planning Commission authorize her to represent the Commission updating the City Council on the housing issue and presenting the above questions at the next City Council meeting. She also recommend that the Planning Commission recommend a joint session with the City Council, and include the Senior Advisory Committee to discuss housing. Scott Smith of People Self Help Program reviewed a memo on Housing Affordability and Waiting List Statistics. He stated that Housing Element compliance is a mandatory requirement in order to obtain state and federal financing for affordable housing, and the City will not be able to apply for grants if the Housing Development is not updated. The Self Help Program plans to ask the City to sponsor a block program in the Spring of 1993. The Commission questioned Mr. Smith on various concerns regarding resale prices, average lot sizes, and managing rental properties, etc. 365 366 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission June 2, 1992 George Moylan, Director of Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo briefed the Planning Commission on the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategies (CHA's). He stated that in order to receive funding under certain HUD programs, a State or unit of general local government must have a CHA's that has been approved by HUD. On minute motion by Commissioner Moore, to authorize Commissioner Groves to represent the Commission updating the City Council on the housing issue; to recommend that the Planning Commission recommend a joint session with the City Council, and include the Senior Advisory Committee to discuss housing; recommend that the Housing Element be updated, and the Planning Department Staff pursue the cost and funding opportunities for doing an update of the Housing Element; the Planning Commission continue to pursue housing issues, and pursue of the entitlement agreement with the City of San Luis Obispo, seconded by Commissioner Souza, and unanimously carried. PLANNING DIRECTOR /PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS Economic Development - Commissioner Soto briefed the Commission on the need for an inventory list of all commercial lease spaces available. Ms. Liberto - Blanck stated that the Chamber would like to put something together showing all leasable areas available. Bike and Pedestrian - Planning Director Doreen Liberto Blanck briefed the Commission on a meeting with Chairman Brandy, Grover City and the County regarding a joint project. She stated that Grover City and the County are interested in filing a joint application for Prop 116 Fund. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. on motion by Commissioner Groves, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and unanimously carried. ATTEST 44t ( Mona L. Prelesnik, Commission Clerk Robert W. Carr, Vice Chairman Page 3