PC Minutes 1986-11-18ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMSSION
November 18, 1986
The Arroyo Grande Planning Canrnission met in regular session with Vice Chairman
Gerrish presiding. Present are Commissioners Soto, Boggess and Moore. Commissioners Olsen,
Flores and Chairman Carr are absent. Planning Director Eisner, Associate Planners Rosen and
Iversen are also in attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Hearing no additions or corrections, on motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by
Commissioner Boggess, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of November
4, 1986 were approved as prepared.
COMMUNICATIONS
Associate Planner Rosen reported on questions raised by the Commission at their last
meeting. Regarding slopes and turn- arounds for fire apparatus, Mr. Rosen stated he spoke to
the Fire Chief regarding these concerns; the requirements are 15% maximum slope for driveways.
He stated there is no maximum slope for turn - arounds, but there is a 35' radius as a minimum
requirement. He also noted that the Fire Chief reviews turn - around areas on an individual
basis. With regard to the question regarding the fire wall on the structure adjacent to the
New York Life Insurance building, Mr. Rosen advised that type of construction is necessary
where there is a zero setback from the lot line.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE,
SECTION 9- 3.702, PERTAINING TO LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS.
Planning Director Eisner reviewed recent changes in the State , Subdivision Map Act
exempting a lot line adjustment from the requirements of subdivision approval. It is
recommended that the City amend the Subdivision Ordinance to reflect these changes in the
Subdivision Map Act and to more adequately define requirements for a lot line adjustment.
Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for an
amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance had been duly published and posted, Vice Chairman
Gerrish open the public hearing. Hearing no comments for or against the proposed amendment,
Vice Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -1101
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, SECTIONS
9 -3.211 AND 9- 3.702, RELATING TO LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS.
On motion by Commissioner Boggess, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Boggess, Soto, Moore and Vice Chairman Gerrish
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Olsen, Flores and Chairman Carr
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 18th day of November 1986.
PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 85-2, AND GPA 86 -2
CHANGING CLASSIFICATION FROM HEAVY COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND FROM HEAVY COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO
MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, EAST BRANCH STREET. (CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE /PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF INTENTION).
Planning Director Eisner advised he had talked to the soils engineer on this - project
this week and they are in the process of running the last soils analysis. It now appears that
this item should be ready to be heard after the first of the year.
PUBLIC - HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION
9- 4.2407, RELATING TO SIGNS IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE.
Planning Director Eisner reviewed the staff report and a draft of the Sign Ordinance.
He commented that approximately 18 months ago, staff had prepared a revision to the Sign
Ordinance and it was adopted by the Planning Commission and City Council. The adoption was
done with the understanding that there were provisions within the Ordinance that were
questionable in terms of clarity, etc. Staff has used the 18 months to monitor the sign
provisions rather closely, and the proposed revision is an attempt to clarify the text, close some
loopholes and take into account some design concerns expressed by the City CounciL Mr.
Eisner stated it is staff's feeling that the change recommending 8 ft. height in the "C -2"
district and 15 ft. heights in the "C -3" district reflects the goals and objectives that have been
set forth by both the Planning Commission and City Council. Also, the formula for figuring the
sign area has proven to be difficult for the public to deal with in terms of calculations. The
proposal uses a standard of 1.5 sq. ft. of sign area for each square foot of frontage.
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Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for the
proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance had been duly published and posted, Vice Chairman
Gerrish opened the .public hearing. Hearing no comments for or against the proposed
amendment, Vice Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed.
Commissioner Soto commented regarding administrative approval by Planning staff, and
requested a summary of those items that are administratively approved by the Planning Director.
Mr. Eisner pointed out that any approvals are going to have to be within the framework of the
ordinance. Vice Chairman Gerrish commented that every time a sign issue canes up, it seems
everybody wants to make them smaller. He inquired if the Chamber of Commerce has had a
chance to review the ordinance. Mr. Eisner noted that the people in the Arroyo Grande
business community are aware of the fact that, in some cases, the signs will be smaller.
Vice Chairman Gerrish recommended modifying Item No. D.13 "Political Campaign Signs"
limiting signs not to exceed sixteen (16) sq. ft. in sign area.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -1102
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF
AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION
9- 4.2407 RELATING TO SIGNS
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Soto, Boggess, Moore and Vice Chairman Gerrish
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Olsen, Flores and Chairman Carr -
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 18th day of November 1986.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTCLE 26,
"OFF - STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS ".
Planning Director Eisner advised that changes to the Parking Ordinance were discussed
by the Planning Commission in a recent study session. Revisions to the ordinance are outlined
in the staff report, dated November 18, 1986. He pointed out that probably the most important
change being recommended is the addition of one guest parking space for every four units for
multi - family residential developments. Mr. Eisner commented that proposed modifications in the
draft will bring the parking requirements into conformance with the goals and objectives of the
General Plan.
Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that the public hearing for
proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 26, had been duly published and posted,
Vice Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open. Upon hearing no comments from the audience
for or against the proposed amendment, Vice Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed.
Commissioner Soto commented regarding bicycle parking facilities. He inquired if one
bicycle space per 20 automobile parking spaces is sufficient. Associate Planner Rosen stated
the . bicycle standard came from ,a survey of other ordinances and it was felt that to require
bicycle parking facilities in small parking lots would be unreasonable. Vice Chairman Gerrish
suggested clarifying the term "bicycle parking facility". It was recommended that the wording
be changed to "bicycle .parking space" as opposed to "facility ". Also; under 9- 4.2607 C.1.,
modify to read "General retail, service and /or office commercial ", delete C.2, and renumber
items C.1 through C.5.
After further discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -1103
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF
AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 26 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE,
"OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS ".
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Soto, Boggess, Moore and Vice Chairman Gerrish
NOES: Noes
ABSENT: Commissioners Olsen, Flores and Chairman Carr
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 18th day of November 1986.
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REVIEW - OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN.
After a brief review of the Open Space Element, a study session was tentatively set for
the regular meeting of December 2, 1986, and the public hearing scheduled for December 16,
1986.
COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chairman Gerrish inquired about the used car lot on Grand Avenue, stating he
recalled that the use permit was issued limiting the number of cars on the lot. Planning
Director Eisner stated he would look into the matter and report back to the Commission. Mr.
Eisner commented that there are a number of enforcement issues staff is working on now, and he
will prepare a supplemental memo reporting to the Commission on those items.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned by
Vice Chairman Gerrish at 8:45 P.M.
Secretary
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