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PC Minutes 1985-10-01I 1 ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMIVIISSION October 1. 1985 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Gerrish presiding. Present are Commissioners Carr, Moore, Olsen and Bogge s. Commissioners Soto and Flores are absent. Planning Director Eisner is also in attendance. MINUTE APPROVAL Hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 1985 were approved by the Chairman as submitted. CONTINUATION - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 85 -342, RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER, NORTHEAST CORNER OF HALCYON AND GRAND AVENUE. (ASSOCIATED DESIGN CONSULTANTS/CASS). Planning Director Eisner advised that the applicant met with the Architectural Review Committee and has resubmitted a rendering superseding the last submission. They have changed . the face materials and the colors, and have submitted a preliminary sign program. Also, the proposed gas pumps have been deleted from the drawings. Mr. Eisner pointed out that Condition No. 5 of the staff report has been revised at the request of the Public Works Director. The condition requires an Offer of Dedication along Halcyon Road and also requires that the new alignment be improved ' with curb, gutter and sidewalks. All other conditions remain the same. Mr. Eisner stated that the revised plan has been reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee and was approved unanimously. Chairman Gerrish pointed out that if the revised Condition No. 5 is adopted by the Commission, then the site plan would have to be revised again because the project will loose two parking spaces and sane landscaping. He further commented that, in his opinion, the revision presents a much better looking project. Leon Levine, Architect for the project, spoke regarding Condition No. 5 and the plan line. He pointed out that if the condition is adopted, as far as the landscaping is concerned, everything would move in proportion to the plan line and, basically, the landscaping would probably remain within 1% of what it is now. COMISSIONER SOT.1O ENTERED THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION. Comnissioner Boggess questioned - shawl .:scrarizig:._,.. side of the building and not showing it on the other side. Mr. Levine. stated: that s cri_ g. of the blocks would be done on both elevations. Commissioner Soto commented he attended the Architectural Review Committee meeting, and the applicant has addressed most of the changes requested by the Commission. After further discussion, on motion by Commissioner Boggess, seconded by Commissioner Soto, and carried with one "no" vote and one "abstention ", Architectural Review Case No. 85- 342 was approved subject to the conditions listed in the amended staff report, dated September 17, 1985, and with an added condition as follows: 9. Scored block be used on both the east and west elevations. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 85 -399, FREE STANDING SIGN, 1017-A GRAND AVENUE, IN THE "H-S" HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT. '(JOSEPH GERAGHTY). Planning Director Eisner briefly reviewed the proposed sign. He noted that there is presently a sign there and, technically, this request is a remodeling of the sign, however, because they are relocating it, staff felt that a Use Permit should come before the Planning Commission. He stated that the Public Works Department has reviewed the sign in terms of location with the street, and found no problem with it. Staff recommends, if approval is granted, that a requirement be added that the J & M Iransmassion sign be refreshed. Upon being assured by the Planning Secretary that public hearing for Use Permit Case No. 85 -399 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 sign, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 85 -1055 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING OOMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 85 -399, APPLIED FOR BY JOSEPH GERAGHTY, AT 1017 -A GRAND AVENUE IN THE "H-S" HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT, SUBJECT 'ID CERTAIN CONDITIONS. 213 214 Arroyo Grande Planning Canrission, 10 -1 -85 On motion by Commissioner Boggess, seconded by Cornnissioner Carr, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Carr, Moore, Olsen, Soto, Boggess and Chairman Gerrish NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Flores the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of October 1985. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 85 -398 (RESUBMITTAL), LAUNDROMAT, SOUTHEAST CORNER 01? GRAND AVENUE AND HALCYON - ROAD IN THE "H-S" HIGHWAY - SERVICE DISTRICT. (J. `MICHAEL BRADY, AGENT FOR GRIIVISHAW LAUNDROMAT); Planning Director Eisner advised that this request is for re- establishment of a Use Permit granted in 1984, which has expired. He stated the project has been reviewed by the Staff Advisory Committee and the Architectural Review Conn ittee in connection with the original use perrnit application, and the project is recommended for approval subject to the conditions noted in the staff report dated October 1, 1985. Mr. Eisner noted that architectural approval was granted to the project with the original use permit and is still in effect. Upon being assured by the Planning Secretary that Use Permit Case No. 85 -398 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open. J. Michael Brady, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the use permit being granted, stating the delay in starting the project was brought about by the financing process. He requested that the Commission reinstate the Use Permit with the previous conditions. Hearing no further comments from the audience for or against the proposed use permit, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed. In answer to Commissioner Boggess' comment regarding the parking, Planning Director Eisner advised that the parking was calculated last year when the use permit was originally heard, and it was the Commission's feeling that if the parking lot were re- striped to reflect the exact parking spaces, it would meet the requirements. Chairman Gerrish pointed out that the plan before the Commission is unchanged from the prior approval. There being no further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 85 -1056 Page .2 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 85 -398, APPLIED FOR J. MICHAEL BRADY, • • AGENT FOR GRIMSHAW LAUNDROMAT ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRAND AVENUE AND HALCYON ROAD IN THE "11-5" HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: • AYES: Commissioners Carr, Moore, Olsen, Soto, Boggess and Chairman Gerrish NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Flores the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of October 1985. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 85 -397 (RESUBMITTAL), RESTAURANT, WFZT BRANCH STREET IN THE "P-D" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DLSTRICT,'OAK PARK - ACRF (FILER CONSTRUCTION CO.). Planning Director Eisner called attention to the amended staff report, noting that the Fire Chief has added some specifics to the Standard Conditions. Mr. Eisner advised that the original Use Permit was approved and the project had received architectural approval, however, the time ran out before the applicants could get their financial adjustments. There is no change in the original design. Upon being assured by the Planning Secretary that public hearing for Use Permit Case No. 85 -397 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open. _ Ken Clark, 1037 Acorn Drive, inquired about the off - street parking ability of the property. Planning Director Eisner advised that at the time this application was originally submitted, the plan was based on one space per 100 sq. ft. of public dining area. 1 i t:Y r Arroyo Grande Planning Carnimicn, 10-1 -85 After a brief discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 85 -1057 Page 3 Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed. Ccrnnissioner Moore commented that, in his that the slope be hydro - seeded is not very strong. landscaping plan to be submitted to the Parks and issuance of a building permit. (See amend3nent - opinion, the condition in the staff report Comr ssioner C . suggested asking for a Recreation D r or for approval prior to Planning Commission Minutes 10 15 - 85) A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 85-397, FOR BY • _ _ FILER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR A. RESTAURANT ON WEST BRANCH STREET IN THE 'P-D" DISTRICT SUBJECT TAO CERTAIN CONDITIONS On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Carr, Soto, Boggess and Chairman Gerrish NOES: Commissioners Moore and Olsen ABSENT Coninissioner Flores the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of October 1985. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - DEFINITION OE HEIGHT LLNIFIS AND MODIFICATION OF ALL APPROPRIATE SECIIONS '1HEREOFr Planning Director Eisner referred to the revised height limits from. the City Manager's . office, noting the revision is a result of the need to clarify language in the ordinance. Be: recommended that following the public hearing, the Commission adopt a blanket resolutina, covering all of the sections and the specific language be dealt with. Upon being assured by the Planning Secretary that public hearing for the proposed ordinance amendment had been duly published and posted, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open. Ken Clark, 1037 Acorn Drive, inquired about the proposed amendment. Planning Director Eisner briefly explained the amendment, stating that at the present time, the height limit is two stories or 30 ft. There have been some problems with hillside properties; the present ordinance measures from the low point of the property to the highest. point. The proposal would be to measure from the lowest point where the structure vial be.. Commissioner Moore stated we are talking about the footprint of the building, not the property. Marie Cattoir, 195 Orchid Lane, inquired about the home being built on Larchmnnt. Planning Director Eisner stated that the present ordinance measures from midpoint of the pc to the highesd point, and this is where problems occur on hillside properties. There being no further comments for or against the proposed amendment, chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed. After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Boggess, seconded by Con ozr e' Olsen, and unanimously carried, recommending • to the City Council. adoption: of Ordnance amendment on building heights as submitted by the City Manager's office, dated September IS, 1985. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUATION) - TRAFFIC WAY UTILITY DESIGN PROJECT, Planning Director reviewed a draft of a memo, dated October 1, 1985, advising that the memo was written based on the direction of the C- ommission from the study session and from the original public hearing. Mr. Eisner reviewed the five basic areas addressed by the Commission during the public hearing and study session. Chairman Gerrish re- opened the public hearing for public comment. Marie Cattoir, 195 Orchid Lane, stated that if the 100 ft. existing right of way were left _ in place, in her block, it would mean a_ loss_ of_ an additional 22 ft. taken from the curb back on each property line. She stated they are very concerned about this 100 ft. right of way because they would like to retain the present depth of their property. Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed street design, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed. 2 f ! 2/ Arroyo Grande Ong Q miission, 10 -1 -85 Page 4 After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Olsen, seconded by Commissioner Soto, motion carried with one "no" vote, the draft letter to the City Council, dated October 1, 1985 was amended to read as follows: "Following two public hearings and a study session with staff, it is the Planning Comrrissionts recommendation that the following design criteria be adopted for the Traffic Way/Bridge Street corridor to be implemented as a part of the underground utility program. 1. That 'Traffic Way be designed with four (4) travel lanes and a left turn lane on the existing paved width. 2. A hard barrier, preferably a raised center divider, shall be provided in the area of the Post Office so as to prohibit northbound left turns into the Post Office parking lot, and prohibit north bound left turns out of the Post Office parking lot into Traffic Way. 3. That the Bridge Street /Traffic Way intersection should be rebuilt to allow a free movement of northbound traffic into Bridge Street and by restricting southbound ._ traffic to right turn only. In order to accomplish this, it is recommended that a small portion of the park be removed to allow a full 90 degree right turn from southbound Bridge Street into northbound Traffic Way. It will also be necessAry to build a triangular raised divider to channelize traffic in the intersection. 4. Traffic moving southbound on Bridge Street with the intent of continuing southbound on Traffic Way should be directed to turn westbound on to Nelson Street so as to enter Traffic Way at the intersection of Nelson/Traffic Way (see illustration). 5. It is recommended that there be no traffic signal at Nelson Street and Traffic Way, primarily because of the short stacking area. 6. It is essential that the streetscape design be at the highest quality affordable by the City. It is the feeling of this Commission that Traffic Way and Bridge Street will continue to develop as an important commercial area of the Qty, and its design standards should be consistent with the VillAge and with • the overall standards of the City. The Planning Commission appreciates the opportunity to review this important project and submit recommendations to the Council." ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned by the Cnairman at 9:25 P.M.