PC Minutes 1986-11-04302
ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
November 4, 1986
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Carr
presiding. Present are Commissioners Moore, Olsen, Flores, Boggess, Soto and, Gerrish.
Associate Planner Peter Rosen is also in attendance. Planning Director Eisner is absent.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Upon hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 21, 1986 were approved as prepared on motion by Commissioner Olsen, seconded by
Commissioner Gerrish, and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 86 -438 (REVERSION, TO ACREAGE), 1052
GRAND AVENUE IN THE "P-M" PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. (GARING, TAYLOR
& ASSOC., INC., REPRESENTING BLANKENBURG BROS. INV1 fl1ENTS).
Associate Planner Rosen advised this is a reversion to acreage eliminating a property
line which runs through a single structure. The Reversion to Acreage (removal of lot line) was
a condition of the Architectural Review previously approved by the Planning Commission. He
stated that the map has been reviewed by the Staff Advisory Committee and is recommended for
approval with the condition that the previously required cross easements between all parcels on
the site be prepared and recorded concurrently with the recordation of the final map of the
Reversion to Acreage.
Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for Lot
Split Case No. 86 -438 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Carr
declared the hearing open.
Dick Blankenburg, one of the applicants, stated that the recommended condition is
satisfactory and agreed that the line should be eliminated.
Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed lot split, Chairman Carr
declared the hearing closed. After discussion, Lot Split Case No. 86 -438 was approved on
motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, and unanimously carried,
subject to the recommended condition.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 86 -415, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 1418, A
10 UNIT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, 168 BRISCO ROAD IN THE "R -3" MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. (JOHN SPENCER /AVERY SETZER).
Associate Planner Rosen advised the property is 42,231 sq. ft. in size or approximately
.96 acres. Under the density provisions of the "R -3" zone, 13 units could be built on the
property. The project covers 48.6% of the total land area; 24.6% in buildings and 24% in
paving. Each unit contains a private yard which exceeds the required private open space for
the "R -3" zone. 40% of the, land area is in common open space. A typical unit is
approximately 34' wide by 38' deep. The basic interior design canes in two styles identified as
Type A and Type B on the project plans.
Mr. Rosen stated ,that the tract map and architectural review were reviewed by the
Staff Advisory Committee and, if approved, there are 9 recommended conditions as listed in the
staff report dated October 29, 1986.
Chairman Carr noted that this item was before the Commission previously, and there was
a recommendation for denial without prejudice because there were some discrepancies with the
tract map and architectural plans. Mr. Rosen stated that staff has ,reviewed the resubmitted
plans and they are satisfied with what has been submitted. In answer to Commissioner Boggess'
questions regarding the flood area and the turn around area, Mr. Rosen commented that,
according to the calculations for the retention basin, the flooding would occur in a 100 year
storm with approximately 1 ft. of water, and the Public Works Department felt that it wouldn't
present a great problem. Also, the turn- around area for fire trucks has been reviewed by the
Fire Chief and he is satisfied with it.
Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for Use
Permit Case No. 86 -415 and Tentative Tract Map No. 1418 had been duly published and
property owners notified, Chairman Carr declared the hearing open.
Avery Setzer, one of the applicants for the project, addressed the Commission's
concern about the turn - around space and the drainage. He advised they have gone through
intensive work with Westland Engineering and the Public Works Department to make sure that
they do not have to re- design the project. He stated that the three top units drain towards
Brisco Road; the bottom part does have a turn - around space, which he had worked out with the
Fire Chief. He further stated that in working with the Public Works Department, they believe
they have everything worked out. Mr. Setzer stated he has reviewed the 9 conditions listed in
the staff report and they are agreeable to him.
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Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed Use Permit or Tentative Tract
Map, Chairman Carr declared the hearing closed.
Commissioner Flores stated he is concerned about the slope of the turn - around area,
and inquired at what point does a fire truck get into trouble. Mr. Rosen referred to Condition
No. 8 of the recomnended conditions, requiring that the turn- around area is subject to approval
by the Fire Chief.
There was some discussion regarding drainage of the project. After discussion, the
following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -1099
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE C1TY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A USE
PERMIT, CASE NO. 86 -415, APPLIED FOR BY
AVERY SETZER AND JOHN SPENCER.
On motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Cormissioner Soto, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moore, Olsen, Flores, Boggess, Soto, Gerrish and
Chairman Carr
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of November 1986,
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -1100
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 1418, APPLIED FOR BY AVERY SEI7ER
AND JOHN SPENCER, AND REFERRAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
On motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Flores, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moore, Olsen, Soto, Boggess, Flores, Gerrish and
Chairman Carr
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of November 1986.
Architectural Review Case No. 86 -375 - Associate Planner Rosen briefly reviewed the
architectural design of the project, and displayed a colors and materials board for the
Commission's review. Mr. Setzer stated the structures are mostly stucco and they tried to break
up the front a little with brick. He commented that the upkeep of the open space and grounds
would be done through a Homeowners' Association.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner
Moore, and unanimously carried, Architectural Review Case No. 86 -375 was approved, subject to
the conditions listed in the staff report, dated October 29, 1986.
PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL L 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).
Associate Planner Rosen advised that this matter is still being continued pending
receipt of additional environmental data.
COMMUNICATIONS
There was some discussion regarding the fire wall on the building being constructed on
South Halcyon Road. Chairman Carr requested information be submitted at the next meeting
regarding the requirements on fire walls that result in that type of construction. He also
requested information relative to the Commissioners' concerns relative to slopes for turn - around
areas for fire access. Commissioner Gerrish referred to the proposed amendment to the sign
ordinance, stating he would like to see some consideration given to limiting political signs to 16
sq. ft.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned by
the Chairman at 8:25 P.M.
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