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PC Minutes 1991-06-18296- Arroyo Grande Planning Commission June 18, 1991 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Carr presiding. Present are Commissioners Souza, Gallagher, Moore, Brandy and Soto. Commissioner Boggess is absent. Current Planner Spierling is also in attendance. CONTINUED'PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 90 -1 AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) REZONE /DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 90 -220, WILMA PACIFIC. Chairman Carr announced that a written request has been submitted by the applicant requesting that this item be continued to the meeting of July 2, 1991. On motion by Commissioner Gallagher, seconded by Commissioner Soto, and unanimously carried, the Wilma Pacific application was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of July 2, 1991. PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE CASE NO. 91 -158 AND VIEWSHED REVIEW CASE 90 -26, REQUEST VARIANCE FROM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPANSION OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, 240 W. BRANCH STREET (RICK AND CINDY COLLINS) . Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report dated June 18, 1991. He pointed out that a letter was received from Mr. Donald Levins, dated March 24, 1991, stating his objections to the lack of off - street parking. Another letter was received from Wilda Theroux, dated March 29, 1991, stating she has no objections to the requested variance. Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for Variance Case No. 91 -158 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Carr declared the hearing open. Mr. Collins, applicant for the variance, commented with regard to Public Works Condition #6, stating he would prefer posting a bond in lieu of cash for the installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk if that would be possible. Hearing no further comments for or against the requested variance, Chairman Carr declared the hearing closed. After discussion of Mr. Collins' request, the Commission modified Public Works Condition #6 by adding the following sentence: "If not otherwise prohibited, the applicant may post a bond in lieu of the cash deposit ". After a brief discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 91- /3i A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE, CASE NO. 91 -158, APPLIED FOR BY RICK AND CINDY COLLINS AT 240 W. BRANCH STREET FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE HAVE A TWO -CAR GARAGE, INSTRUCTING THE SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION. On motion by Commissioner Gallagher, seconded by Commissioner Brandy, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Souza, Gallagher, Moore, Brandy and Chairman Carr NOES: Commissioner Soto ABSENT: Commissioner Boggess the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 18th day of June 1991. 1 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 6 -18 -91 REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 88-437, 207 PILGRIM WAY. COASTAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated June 18, 1991. He advised that the Staff Advisory Committee reviewed the proposed time extension. At that meeting, the Building and Fire Departments indicated that the applicants had not yet fulfilled all of the conditions of Architectural Review Case No. 86 -372, and thus had not met the conditions of approval of the conditional use permit. Therefore, the Staff Advisory Committee could not recommend approval of the time extension. It is suggested that this item be continued to allow the applicant more time to complete the required conditions. During discussion, the Commision expressed concern over the fact that stairways have been constructed and the school has been allowed to begin operations without the second floor of the church addition being completed. The Commission also expressed concern with the second floor addition because of the lack of a fire alarm and sprinkler system. After further discussion, on motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Gallagher, and unanimously carried, the request for extension was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of August 6, 1991, and staff was directed to contact the Department of Fire and Building and express the Commission's concerns regarding these safety issues. APPEAL OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S DETERMINATION THAT A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OAK PARK ACRES EIR IS REQUIRED. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 90 -482. JAMES WAY AND OAK PARK BOULEVARD (JAMES HUNT). Mr. Spierling reviewed the staff report dated June 18, 1991. He advised that staff reviewed the applications in accordance with CEQA and determined that the proposed project will have a potential significant effect on the environment in the areas of traffic and the availability of resources for domestic water demand, and that a Supplement to the Oak Park Acres EIR would be required to address these issues. He described the project site, stating it is one of four parcels located at the corner of James Way and Oak Park Boulevard. The four parcels are being developed under a conceptual master plan which will eventually result in development of 39,160 square feet of professional offices and a health club. Mr. Spierling advised that the applicant was notified of the requirement for an SEIR on January 11, 1991. The applicant did not appeal that decision so staff prepared a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to be sent to the State Clearing House and other affected agencies. Also, staff prepared a request for proposals that was sent to several qualified consulting firms. Bids were received from three consulting firms, but prior to agreeing on a firm to prepare the SEIR, the City received a response to the NOP from the Department of Fish and Game indicating that a study should be prepared to investigate the effects of this development on the adjacent habitat and wildlife. After discussing these comments with the Department of Fish and Game and the applicant, the City required the scope of the SEIR to be expanded to include a biota study. The applicant is appealing this decision. The applicant's appeal states that a biota study was done as part of the project (tract 604) EIR and that development of this project is in compliance with the planned development of Oak Park Acres. Staff has reviewed the project EIR and found that while the conditions have changed surrounding the project, the issues raised by the Department of Fish and Game appear to be addressed in the document. Mr. Spierling advised the Commission of the options available to them. He stated they could either 1) by minute motion, deny the appeal of the Planning Director's environmental determination to require a Supplement to the Oak Park Acres EIR which includes a biota study; or 2) by minute motion, approve the appeal of the Planning Director's environmental determination to require a Supplement to the Oak Park Acres EIR which includes a biota study with the provision that the wildlife and vegetation sections of the project EIR be included in the SEIR. 2 297 2 9 8, Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 6 -18 -91 After discussion, on motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commisriorier Moore, and unanimously carried, Mr. Hunt's appeal was upheld. A Supplemental EIR is recfc,ii!;ed on the traffic and water availability study, with the provision that the the biota study on and vegetation sections of the project Environmental Impact Report be included in the Supplemer 7 .1.: Environmental Impact Report. PLANNING DIRECTOR \PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMM;:A'TS Commissioner Gallagher suggested that the Commission adopt a resolie6A-: cornmgnding Planning Department staff that will be leaving in July. After a brief discuss :...::_ :C:9n motion by Commissioner Gallagher, seconded by Commissioner Soto, and unanimously 1i ;d, staff was instructed to draft a resolution for adoption at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was at 9:30 P.M. on motion by Commissioner Brandy, seconded by Commissioner Soto, .?.17:4 1. traarlimously carried. ATTEST: - Pe a & , Pearl L. Phinney, Secretary Arroyo Grande Planning Co fission 3 Robert W. Carr, Chairman Arroyo Grande Planning Commis: