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PC Minutes 1985-11-05ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION November 5, 1985 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Gerrish presiding. Present are Commissioners Moore, Boggess, and Flores. Commissioners Olsen, Soto and Carr are absent. Planning Director Eisner is also in attendance. MINUTE APPROVAL Hearing no corrections or additions, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1985 were approved by the Chairman as prepared. CONTINUATION REVIEW OF NAPA AUTO PARIS STORE PARKING REQUIREMENTS, 951 GRAND AVENUE. (SERVICE AUTO PARTS, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 84 -316). Planning Director advised he had received a revised plan from Napa Auto Parts and that it does comply with the original conditions that were a part of the Architectural Review. In terms of the floor area, they were required to have 20 parking spaces and they are providing 23. George Pinkston, Manager of Service Auto Parts, presented a copy of the document showing granting of the necessary easements. Mr. Eisner pointed out that there are some spaces missing from the original proposal, and noted that those spaces have been removed because of the access easement that has been provided to the property to the rear. He advised the accessway meets the 24 ft. requirements, and recommended the matter be dropped from the agenda. After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Flores, and unanimously' carried; Review of. Napa Auto Parts Store Parking Requirements was deemed complete and no further' review is necessary. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 85 -345, MONUMENT SIGN, CAMINO MERCADO AND W. BRANCH STREET IN THE "P-D" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. (OAK `PARK PROFESSIONAL C ENTER/BONITA LAND CO.). Planning Director Eisner referred . 'to a copy of the proposed sign. He stated the request is for a pedestal sign proposed for the entry to the Oak Park Professional Center. The overall height is 66 ", and the overall width is just over 7 ft. He advised the sign is part of an overall sign program, and with the exception of a directory which may be submitted later, this constitutes the action on the only sign that would be permitted in this professional center. He further advised that this sign proposal represents one of the last two conditions to be met. He stated when the project was approved, the Commission asked that a signing program be brought back for review. There was also a condition that the design of the wall to separate the building from the cemetery be brought back to the Planning Director for approval. After a brief discussion, on motion by Comnissioner Flores, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and unanimously carried, Architectural Review Case No. 85 -345 was approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 85 -415, PROPERTY LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 227 BETWEEN PASEO STREET AND (X)RBETT CANYON ROAD, IN THE "RA -B3" RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. (SAN LUIS ENGINEERING, AGENTS FOR L. E. GUIDOTTI). Planning Director Eisner advised this lot split case is being continued pending submission of a revised tentative map. PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 1351, A 57 UNIT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, 565 SO. ELM STREET IN THE "R-G" GARDEN APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. (CARING, TAYLOR & ASSOC,., INC., AGENTS FOR STRAWBERRY PATCH, A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP). Planning Director Eisner advised this is the last of three steps of required approval on this project. The Planning Commission has already approved the Use Permit and architectural review. The submittal seems to be consistent with the first two parts of the process, and staff recommends that the tentative map be approved subject to the 5 conditions listed in the staff report dated November 5, 1985. Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for Tentative Tract Map No. 1351 . had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing' open. Tbm Sykes, 979 Osos Street, representing the' applicant, stated they are in agreement and will comply with the conditions recommended by staff. Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed tentative tract map, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed. Planning Director Eisner emphasized that one of the notations from the Public Works Department was that no permits will be issued and the map will not be allowed to be recorded until a drainage plan has been submitted and approved. 221 222 Arroyo Grande Planning Cam's' sign, 11 -5-85 After further discussion, the . following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 85 -1060 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 1351, FILED BY GARING, TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES, INC., AGENTS FOR STRAWBERRY PATCH, A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, AND REFERRAL TO THE CITY (X)UNC IL FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. On motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and ' by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Flores, Boggess, Moore and Chairman Gerrish NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Olsen, Soto and Carr the foregoing resolution was adopted this 5th day of November 1985. PUBLIC HEARING - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 85 -417, 251 JAMES WAY IN THE "RA -B2" RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. (W. H. AND S J. WEITKAMP). Planning Director Eisner advised the tentative parcel map has been returned to the applicant for adjustments to the map, and the applicants are requesting . continuance for . four weeks. PUBLIC .HEARING - LOT SPLIT CASE NO.' 85 -418, 241 'JAMES WAY IN THE "RA -B2" RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. (M. AND M. CAFAR(EIIA). ° Planning Director . Eisner advised these applicants are also requesting continuance for four weeks to make adjustments to' the map. CONTINUATION - PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN.. Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for proposed amendment to the Circulation Element had been duly published and posted, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open. be Manion, 255 Larchmont Drive, questioned Larchmont being designed to be an Arterial Street. Henry Harreche, 242 Larchmont, stated he is concerned about Larchmont being designed as an Arterial Street. Planning Director Eisner clarified that the material is preliminary in nature. He stated that L archmont • was included in that.. category . because it potentially connects t� other elements of the plan, however, there was some discussion with the Public Works Director as to whether or not that was an appropriate- category for Larchmont, and there is reason to believe that category should be downgraded. He further stated the exact alignment of how we are going to get from LePoint Street to West Branch Street is yet to be determined; one of the potentials is Larchmont. Hearing no further comments for or against, the proposed Circulation Element, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed. ° Chairman Gerrish advised it has been suggested that the public hearing' be continued because the Public Works Director has additional input. Planning Director Eisner commented that Mr. Karp indicated that he is inclined to have the cross sections on Secondary, Arterial and Collector Streets included in the General Plan. After further discussion, Chairman Gerrish continued the public hearing on the proposed amendment to the next regular meeting of November 19, 1985. PUBLIC HEARING - CPA 85-4, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO MODIFY PROPERTY FROM HEAVY CX)MMERCIAL,/LIGHT INDUSTIt.IAL DESIGNATION '10 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION (.2 TO 4.5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), JUNIPER AND POPLAR STREET AREA. Planning Director Eisner advised this matter is being continued to the next meeting of November 19, 1985. Arroyo Grande Mining Cbaniission, 11 -5-85 .Page 3 PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENT 10 THE GENERAL PLAN TEXT AND MAP REGARDING AGRICULTURAL SOILS LAND USE CATEGORY. Planning Director Eisner advised the proposed General Plan amendment is before the Cbnanission because of a Resolution of Intention passed by the City Council sometime ago. The Resolution of Intention directed staff to prepare an amendment which was based on a 1984 Soils Survey prepared by the U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. The Council's direction has been to modify the map and text of the General Plan more completely defining "Prime Agricultural Soils" in accordance with the guidelines provided, and adjusting the minimum parcel size for agricultural land to 10 acres. Mr. Eisner stated it is staff's recommendation that the Council's resolution be addressed and that the General Plan be amended to 10 acre minimum. Mr. Eisner pointed out that according to the current General Plan, all of the area on the Land Use Map in the light green patterns would be affected; all of the land in the denser pattern, most of which is hillside, already has other restrictions which are already in effect. He stated there are two or three parcels of land zoned "RA -B3" that are now classified as Class III without water, and Class II with water. Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary that public hearing for proposed General Plan amendment had been duly published and posted, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open. Coker Ellsworth, 129 Bridge Street, stated he has an option on one of the affected pieces of property on the corner of Branch Mill Road and Cherry Avenue. He stated if the General Plan amendment is adopted, the zoning would have to be changed to be consistent which would cause loss of value to the property. He requested if it is the intention of the Commission to recommend adoption of this General Plan Amendment, that this property be excluded. D. G. Porter, 545 Ide Street, stated he believes that land on the corner of Branch Mill Road and Gerry Avenue is prime land, however, he questions two other parcels on Fair Oaks Avenue. Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed General Plan Amendment, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed. Commissioner Moore referred to the Soils Report, noting that on Page 103 there is a list of prime soils, commenting that some of those lands listed have a flooding situation, and they are not prime if they are subject to flooding they are going to require flood control projects. He stated these lands include Mr. Ellsworth's property, the Dixson property and the Stillwell property. He suggested that a real study be held on what is written in the manual. He also pointed out if there is no water on Class I land, then it should be Class III. Chairman Gerrish stated, in his opinion, we are going to be making a General Plan amendment that is basically going to be affecting one piece of property, and he doesn't feel this is the proper way to, approach the matter. He further noted that the concerns during the public hearings on this property was not agricultural use; the significant issue was flooding. Planning Director Eisner suggested modifying. the proposed resolution by deleting "Class III Soil; that modification would remove the two parcels that are zoned "RA -B3 ". The Commission indicated they were in agreement with the suggested modification. , After further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 85 -1061 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE REC OMIVIENDING TO THE CITY co UNCIL THAT THE GENERAL PLAN BE MODIFIED BY AMENDING TEXT AND GENERAL PLAN MAP REGARDING AGRICULTURAL SOILS LAND USE CATEGORY. On motion by Chairman n Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Moore, Boggess, Flores and. Chairman. Gerrish NOES: None ABSENT: Conmi_ssioners Olsen, Carr and Soto the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5th day of November 1985. Planning Director Eisner advised this matter would appear on the City Council's agenda in three weeks. 223 224 Arroyo Grande Planning C nnis3ion, 11 -5-85 - = Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING — PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLLSHING REGULATIONS FOR ' VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS - Planning " Director Eisner advised that the proposed amendment came about during the 1985 legislative session wherein revisions were made to the Subdivision Map Act which now allow for "Vesting Tentative Maps" - a map that substantially assures that committments in place at the time of tentative tract approval shall not be changed to the detriment of the subdivider. He stated that the other thing that the legislation provides is that by incorporating the Provision in the ordinance for , vesting tentative maps, the City can add certain provisions to the Subdivision Ordinance to make sure that since this is going to be a vested map, that the City gets everything that it wants. Mr. Eisner stated staff is recommending to the Commmission is the addition of certain language ' which will recognize vesting tentative maps for residential subdivisions, and at the same time will assure that o the Planning Commission:' and City Council knows what they are getting. Upon being assured by the Planning Conmisssion Secretary that public hearing for the proposed amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open. Hearing no comments from the audience for or against - the proposed amendment, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed. Chairman Gerrish reviewed that the purpose of the amendment - is to protect the developer from cities' and counties' political whims, and if the developer wants that guarantee from the city, he is going to have to pay for it by providing more information. After discussion, the following- action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 85 -1062 A RESOLUTION OF- THE PLANNING OOM LSSION OF THE QTY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING 10 THE CITY COUNC H, ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT 10 THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR VESTING TENTATIVE 'MAPS FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS ' • On motion by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Camissioner Moore, and> by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Conmissioners Boggess, Moore, Flores and Chairman Gerrish NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Olsen, Carr and Soto the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5th day of November 1985. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 85 -388, INSTALLATION OF FREE STANDING SIGN, 555 CAMINO MERCADO IN THE "P-D" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (E -Z EIGHT MOTEIS, Planning Director Eisner advised the applicant is requesting that this matter be continued to the meeting of November 19, 1985. COMMUNICATIONS Request far Interpretation. Planning Director Eisner advised he has received a request from Kennedy Nautilus Center to allow for massage therapy at the existing facility at 126 -A East Branch Street. He stated since the use is not specifically mentioned in the ordinance, he would like a review and interpretation by the Commission as to whether or not the request is a permitted use in the Central Business District. After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Chairman Gerrish, and unanimously carried, the Commission determined that physical therapy associated with a health and fitness facility is a permitted use in the Central Business District, subject to Use Permit procedure. . Request far County Mental Health Facility. Planning Director advised he - has received a communication from Barbara Fischer, of the County Mental Health Facility, to relocate the current facility on LePoint Street in the Central Business District. - After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Flores, and unanimously carried, the Con found that a mental health facility is consistent with other professional offices in the Central Business District. Light Fixture Design far Village (reek Plaza. Planning Director Eisner presented a picture of the proposed light fixtures for the Village Creek Plaza development. On motion by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and unanimously carried, proposed design for light fixtures for the Village Creek Plaza was approved as presented. 1 Arroyo Grande Planning man, 11 -5-85 Replacement Sign. As a matter of information, Planning Director Eisner showed the Caimission a picture of the replacement sign for the Jack -in -the -Box restaurant, commenting that new name will be "Monterey Jack's ". ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned by the (Thairman at 9:16 P.M. Page 5 225