PC Minutes 1990-08-07194
ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING Ct41ISSION
August 7, 1990
The Arroyo Grande Planning Cocrmission met in regular session at 7:30 P.M.
in the Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers with Vice Chairman Flores presiding.
Present are Commissioners Gallagher, Brandy, Soto, and Souza. Chairman Carr and
Commissioner Moore are absent. Also in attendance are Planning Director Doreen
Liberto -Blanck and Current Planner Scott Spierling.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE 90 -475, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE
90 -456 LOCATED AT 311 SHORT SPREE, REQUESTING TO REPLACE EXISTING QUONSET HUT
WITH A 640 SQUARE FOOT SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNIT (EQ'JIN THALMAN)
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report dated August 7, 1990.
He stated that the Staff Advisory Committee recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt the resolution attached to the staff report, recommending that
the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit Case No. 90 -475, subject to the
findings and conditions of approval; and adopt a Negative Declaration. The
Planning Commission should also recommend approval of Architectural Review Case
No. 90 -456 by minute motion.
Upon being assured by the Commission Clerk that the public hearing for Sign
Permit Case No. 89 -96 had been duly published and property owners notified, Vice
Chairman Flores declared the hearing open.
Edwin Thalman, applicant, reviewed his project, stating he had no problems
with the conditions of approval, and he agrees to install fire sprinklers as the
Fire Department requested. Mr. Thalrnan included comments about processing second
units in the future.
Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed Conditional Use
Permit, Vice Chairman Flores declared the hearing closed. After a brief
discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -1305
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE FtECCINENDING APPROVAL TO
THE CITY COUNCIL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE
NO. 90- 475, APPLIED FOR BY EUAIN THALlMAN, LOCATED
AT 311, SHCRT STREET TO CONSTRUCT A SECOND
RESIDENTIAL UNIT, ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND INSTRUCTING THE SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF
DEPIIRMINATION
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Gallagher, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Souza, Soto, Brandy, Gallagher, and Vice Chairman
Flores
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Carr and Commissioner Moore
the foregoing resolution was adopted this 7th day of August, 1990.
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Brandy, and
unanimously carried, Architectural Review Case 90 -456 was approved subject to the
conditions listed in the staff report dated August 7, 1990.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE 90 -454 AT 168 STATION WAY TO ENCLOSE EXISTING BREEZEWAY
FOR RESTAURANT TABLE (JOE BATISTA)
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report of August 7, 1990. He
stated that the Staff Advisory Committee recommends that the Planning Commission
approve Architectural Review Case No. 90 -454 by minute motion with the findings
and subject to the conditions of approval.
Joe Batista, 168 Station Way, the applicant, stated he was in agreement with
conditions of approval, and he has no problems with removing the non - conforming
sign. He stated he has a petition for approval of the enclosure.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by
Commissioner Brandy, and carried with a 4 to 1 vote, Architectural Review Case
No. 90 -454 was approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report
dated August 7, 1990
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APPEAL OF PLANNING DIRECTOR'S DETERMINATION TO REQUIRE AN EIR ON PARCEL MAP CASE
NO. 90 -490 (SUBDIVISION OF ONE ACRE PARCEL INTO THREE LOTS RANGING IN SIZE FROM
151,589 TO 32,000 SQUARE rmT) , CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CAS 90 -479 (CONSTRUCTION
OF A 40,200 SQUARE FOOT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER . INCLUDING A 36 LANE BOWLING ALLEY
WITH PRO SHOP, VIDEO GAME ROOM, CHILD CARE, SNACK BAR AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE) , AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE 90 -475 LOCATED ON GRAND AVENUE AND COURTLAND STREET
(MERILEE PECK NEWDOLL)
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report dated August 7, 1990.
The Staff Advisory Committee recommends that the Planning Commission deny, by
minute notion, the appeal of the Planning Director's environmental determination
to require an EIR. Mr. Spierling repeated a telephone conversation which
occurred on August 7, 1990, with Les Henderson of 332 North Oak Park Boulevard,
Grover City, stating his concerns with traffic. 'Mr. Spierling also reviewed a
letter dated August 6, 1990, from Liz Tison which is attached to the staff
report.
Merilee Peck Newdoll, 275 Coast View Drive, the applicant, spoke against
the recommendation' to require an EIR. She addressed each finding for denial of
appeal which is listed on the staff report of August 7, 1990.
Mark Vasquez, Vasquez and Associates, representing the applicant, reviewed
the proposed plans' stated the oak trees will remain. He spoke against the
EIR requirement and stated that the main issues can be mitigated. Louise
Comstock stated that an EIR was not necessary and that conditions could be worked
out.
Victor Mel Quist, property owner on Brighton; Randy and Becky Garaci; Richard
Duton of 1390 Newport Avenue; Charlotte Martin of 1940 Moss Beach Court; Helen
Doose of 1371 Newport Avenue, and Hank Mansini of 1980 Moss Beach Court, Grover
City, endorsed a full blown EIR and commented on traffic problems.
Hearing no further comments for or against, Vice Chairman Flores declared
the hearing closed.
The Planning Commission agreed that an EIR is required and that the
applicant can incorporate studies already completed into the EIR, so as to
prevent duplication of studies.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Gallagher, seconded by
Commissioner Soto, and unanimously carried, to deny the appeal of the Planning
Director's requirement for an Environmental Impact Report for Conditional Use
Permit Case No. 90 -479, Parcel Map Case No. 90 -490, and Architectural Review Case
No. 90 -457 at Grand Avenue and Courtland Street.
APPEAL OF PLANNING DIRECTOR'S DETERMINATION REQUIRING A FOCUSED EIR ON TRAFFIC,
REVISED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE 89 -456 AT 150 WEST BRANCH STREET, (DOLORES
DANA AND PAUL J. RALPH)
Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated August 7, 1990. The Staff
Advisory Committee recommends that the Planning Commission deny, by minute
motion, the appeal of the Planning Director's environmental determination to
require a focused EIR on traffic.
Kem Weber, P.O. Box 127, Nipomo, representative, spoke in favor of project.
He stated that the applicant disagrees with the deed restriction and the amount
of dollars required for the traffic mitigation fees. He stated that it would be
an unreasonable economic burden on the property.
Dennis Law, P.O. Box 730, San Luis Obispo, representing the applicant,
stated he is opposed to the Planning Director's decision requiring an EIR. He
questioned mitigation fees, and asked that the Planning Commission deny the
requirement for a focused EIR.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by
Commissioner Gallagher, and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission
denied the appeal of the Planning Director's Requirement for a focused
Environmental Impact Report for Amended Conditional Use Permit Case No. 89 -456.
The applicant was informed that this decision could be appealed to the City
Council within ten days.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
ATTEST:
Tony Flores, Vice Chairman