PC Minutes 1990-05-15ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMNIISSION, MAY 15, 1990
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Vice
Chairman Flores presiding. Present are Camussioners Fischer, Brandy, Soto, and
Gallagher. Absent are Commissioners Moore and Chairman Carr. Also in attendance
were Current Planner Scott Spierling, and Assistant City Attorney, Vicki
Finucane.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the meetings of January
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16, January 30, February 6, February 26, March 19 and April 3, 1990 were approved
as submitted on motion by Commissioner Gallagher, seconded by Commissioner Soto,
and unanimously carried.
Commissioner Moore entered the meeting at 7:38 PM and is now present.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 90 -476, NORTHEAST CORNER OF
VALLEY ROAD & SUNRISE TERRACE - REPLACE EXISTING RETAIL AND SERVICE COMMERCIAL
USES WITH ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING. OFFICES IN AN EXISTING 11, 270 SQUARE FOOT
BUILDING-- MID COAST LAND COMPANY.. _. .
Current Planner. Spierling.reviewed the staff report dated May 15, 1990.
The Staff Advisory Committee, recommends the Planning Commission adopt the
resolution which adopts a Negative Declaration with mitigation measures
for installing a.water. conserving designs and fixtures, and instructs the
Secretary to file a Notice of Determination. It also approves the Conditional
Use Permit with the findings and subject.to the conditions of approval listed in
the draft resolution. A sign program has not been discussed as yet, but one is
required as condition of approval #6,.of the resolution.
Tim Moore, President of Mid Coast Land Company, questioned #9 of the Fire
Department Conditions, concerning the necessity of a fire hydrant. He stated
across the street within 100,feet of,the property is a fire hydrant. Current
Planner Spierling advised that the fire hydrant issue was discussed during the
Staff Advisory Co mtittee.meeting,.and.it was noted that there is same difficulty
in accessing the proposed offices from that fire hydrant. The Fire Chief did
want the additional fire hydrant.
Paul Blank, owner of the TV shop in the building, opposed the project
because he would have to vacate the building. Kathy Wendall, owner of property
on Leanna Drive, opposed Conditional Use Permit Case No. 90 -476, because of
increased traffic.
Hearing no further comments for or against the project, Vice Chairman
Flores declared the - hearing closed..
After a brief discussion the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION. NO. 90 -1295
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING C WISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CASE NO. 90 -476, TO REPLACE EXISTING RETAIL AND
. SERVICE.CQEtCIAL USES WITH ADMINISTRATIVE AND
ACCOUNTING OFFICES IN. AN EXISTING 11;270 SQ. FT.'
BUILDING, LOCATED AT THE ..NORTHEAST CORNER OF VALLEY
ROAD AND SUNRISE TERRACE, APPLIED FOR BY MID COAST
LAND .COMPANY., ADOPTING. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH
MITIGATION MEASURES JRES AND INSTRUCTING THE SECRETARY
. _ _ TO. FILE_ A NOTICE. OF D PE 4INATION
On motion by .Comnissioner._Soto,. seconded by Ca imissioner Brandy, and by the
following roll call,_to.wit:_ .
AYES: Commissioners Moore, Fischer, Brandy, Soto, Gallagher, and Vice
Chairman, Flores. _ _ _
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Carr
the foregoing Resolution was adopted.this 15th day of May, 1990.
PUBLIC HEARING -. PLANNED .SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 90 -98 AND ARCHITE7C1URAL REVIEW
CASE 89 -440, 354 SO. HALCYON ROAD, PLANNED. SIGN PROGRAM -.TEAK MEDICAL OFFICES,
CONSTRUCT A 4,472 SQ. FT. MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING (DR. T. G. GJERDROM)
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the Staff Report dated May 15, 1990.
Staff reccmnends that_.the Planning Commission approve Architectural Review Case
89 -440 by minute motion., .subject to_ the attached findings and conditions of
approval. He noted.that the conditions should be modified to reflect the design
and colors preferred.by the Planning Commission. Staff further reccnnends that
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the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution approving Planned Sign
Program 90 -98 subject to findings and conditions of approval, as modified, to
reflect the colors chosen by the Planning Commission.
Upon being assured by the Commission Clerk that public hearing for Sign
Permit Case No. 90 -98 had been duly published and property owners notified, Vice
Chairman Flores declared the hearing open.
Tony Orefice, RMO Architects, representing the applicant, reviewed the
alternatives presented for approval as well as the color schemes. He stated that
the applicant prefers to stay with alternative A design with the color schemes
from the C group or A group.
Hearing no further comments for or against the project, Vice Chairman
Flores declared the hearing closed.
Following a discussion concerning the design, color, and type of roof of
the building, a motion was made by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner
Moore, and carried with 2 no votes and 4 yes votes, for approval of Architectural
Review Case No. 89 -440, with exterior "A" and color chart "C ", with the findings
and subject to the conditions of approval listed in the staff report dated May
15, 1990.
After a brief discussion the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -1296
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 90 -98,
APPLIED FOR BY DR. T. J. GJERDRUM AT
345 SO. HALCYON ROAD
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Fischer, and by
the following roll call, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moore, Fischer, Brandy, Soto, Gallagher, and Vice
Chairman Flores
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Carr
the foregoing resolution adopted this 15th day of May, 1990.
PUBLIC HEARING - PARCEL MAP CASE NO. 89 -484, 580 CERRO VISTA LANE, SUBDIVISION
OF A 55,473 SQ. FT. PARCEL INTO FOUR (4) LOTS RANGING IN SIZE FROM 10,235 SQ. FT.
TO 20,950 SQ. FT. (LARRY GIN)
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the Staff Report dated May 15, 1990,
recommending that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving Parcel Map
Case No. 89 -484 with the findings and conditions and subject to the mitigation
measures; and approve a Negative Declaration with mitigation measures and
instruct the secretary to file a Notice of Determination.
Upon being assured by the Planning Camiission Clerk that public hearing for
Parcel Map Case No. 89 -484 had been duly published and property owners notified,
Vice Chairman Flores declared the public hearing open.
Jim McGillis of San Luis Engineering, representing the applicant,
questioned the requirement for asphalt in condition #19. He presented an
alternative for asphalt. He also questioned condition #25 to state that the
permanent driveways read "house driveways" in place of "easement driveways ".
Mr. McGillis objected to condition #18 regarding limiting the height of
structures to one story or 14 feet in height. He requested modification of the
condition, so that the 14 feet in height be changed to 18 feet in height.
Bernard Landsman, Newman Drive, and Kathy Wendell, 613 Cerro Vista,
objected to the project because of the water situation.
Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed project, Vice
Chairman Flores declared the hearing closed.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Brandy,
seconded by Commissioner Fischer to deny Parcel Map 89 -484. The motion failed
due to a split vote of 3 to 3.
Current Planner Scott Spierling read a proposed resolution for denial of
Parcel Map Case No. 89 -484 into the record. The resolution for denial was based
on the findings that the site is physically unsuitable for the proposed type,
design, and density of development because it is not consistent nor compatible
with the adjacent neighborhood, and the proposed subdivision design is likely
to cause substantial and considerable damage to the natural environment since
development of this site would result in the loss of significant wildlife
habitat.
After a brief discussion the following action was. taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 90 -1297
A RESOLION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DENYING PARCEL MAP CASE NO. 89 -484 APPLIED
FOR BY LARRY GIN TO SUBDIVIDE ONE 55,473 SQ. FT. PARCEL,
INTO FOUR (4) LOTS, LOCATED AT 580 CERRO VISTA LANE
On motion by Commissioner Brandy, seconded by Commissioner Fischer and by
the following roll call vote to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moore, Fischer, Brandy, Vice Chairman Flores
NOES: Commissioners Soto, and Gallagher. -
ABSENT: Chairman Carr
the foregoing resolution was adopted this 15th day of May, 1990.
A ten minute recess was declared by the Chairman at 10:25 p.m.. The meeting
resumed at 10:39 p.m.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 90 -448, 414 TRAFFIC WAY, 560 SQ. FT. ADDITION TO
AN EXISTING AUTO REPAIR SHOP (BOB KNO'lTS)
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report dated May 15, 1990.
The Staff Advisory Committee recommends that the Planning Commission approve
Architectural Review Case 90 -448 by minute motion, with the findings and
conditions of approval as stated in the staff report.
Commissioner Fischer requested a modification to condition #11 stating "A
paved easement shall be provided prior to final inspection ".
Jim McGillis, San Luis Engineering, representing the applicant, spoke
against condition #15.
After discussion, on motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by
Commissioner Moore, and unanimously carried, Architectural Review Case No. 90-
448, was approved with a modification to condition #11.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 90 -450 - 417 TRAFFIC WAY, CONSTRUCT A, 2,492 SQ. FT.
AUTO AND TRAILER REPAIR FACILITY (TONY HFAACOCK)
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report dated May 15, 1990.
He stated that the project was reviewed by the Staff Advisory Committee and they
recommend that the Planning Commission approve Architectural Review Case No. 90-
450 by minute motion with the findings and subject to the conditions of approval
listed in the staff report.
After discussion, on motion by Commissioner Gallagher, seconded by Brandy,
and unanimously carried, Architectural Review Case No. 90 -450, was approved
subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 90 -451 - 1106 GRAND AVENUE, REMODEL EXISTING 9,432
SQ. FT. COMMERCIAL BUILDING (JOHN S1 RAN)
Current Planner Scott Spierling reviewed the staff report dated May 15,
1990. He advised that the project was reviewed by Staff Advisory Committee and
they recommend that the Planning Commission approve Architectural Review Case 90-
451 with the findings, and subject to the conditions of approval listed in the
staff report.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by
Commissioner Soto, and unanimously carried, Architectural Review Case No. 90 -451
was approved subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
PLANNING DIRECTOR/PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS
Interpretation of Zoning Ordinance Related to Hare Occupation Permits
Current Planner Spierling reviewed the staff report dated May 15, 1990.
He stated it is Staff's recommendation that the Planning Commission interpret the
Zoning Ordinance to allow a direct mail order business, subject to conditions,
by adopting the resolution attached to the staff report of May 15, 1990.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
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On motion by Commissioner Gallagher, seconded by Ccamti.ssioner Brandy, and
unanimously carried; the Planning determined that the Zoning Ordinance
did not allow a'direct mail order business.
Discussion - Sign Application for Matsumoto's Strawberry Stand
After a brief discussion, the Planning Commission agreed on a wooden sign
for Matsumoto's Strawberry on Grand Avenue
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business'before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned by the Vice Chairman at 10:55 P.M.
ATTEST:
Tony Flores, Vice Chairman