PC Minutes 1985-01-151
ARROYO GRANDE:PLANNING COMMISSION
January 15,:1985-': '
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with
Chairman Gerrish presiding. Present are Commissioners Carr, Fischer, Olsen,
Moore and Soto. One vacancy exists on the Commission. Planning Director
Eisner and Associate Planner Stonier are also in attendance.
MEME
Hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular
meetings of November 6, 1984, November 20, 1984 and December 4, 1984 were
approved on motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and
unanimously carried.
E1. czo Q VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR MaKE OF THE Fr. r, XEAR 1984 -85
Chairman Gerrish opened nominations for Vice Chairperson to replace
Gene Moots for the balance of the. 1984 -85 fiscal year. Commissioner Fischer
nominated Commissioner Carr for Vice • Chairperson. Commissioner Moore
nominated Commissioner Soto; Commissioner Soto declined the nomination.
Commissioner Soto seconded Conmissioner.Fischer's nomination of Bob Carr for
Vice Chairperson. Hearing no further nominations, Commissioner Carr was
elected Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the balance of fiscal
year 1984 -85.
CONSE"a maul ITEMS
Architectural Review Saga No. 85 -321, Office Omplex. 1118 Grand
Avenue. (APB Associates).
Planning Director Eisner advised the request for architectural
approval has been reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee and was found
to be consistent with the surrounding area He noted that the site plan meets
all of the requirements of the City Code.
On motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and
unanimously carried, Architectural Review Case No. 85 -321 was approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONIIl CASE NO. 84 -183, (RESUBMITTAL,)' --- ZONE CHANGE FROM
BESIPEXTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, MER AG
D EI�PMENT N T E N T A T I V E T R A C T PROPERTY LENERALLX k fl D I' RT3 QF
POAD, MAE PLATING 1,6M MD ORO D VE . (RONALD OLSON)
Planning Director Eisner reviewed that at the Planning Commission's
last meeting a public hearing was held on a request for rezoning from RA -B3 to
P-D with an accompanying General Development Plan as spelled out in the
requirements of the P-D zone. At the time of that public hearing, the
Planning Commission sent a recommendation to the City Council for denial of
the application. Mr. Eisner advised that, in discussions with the staff, the
applicant has requested an opportunity to .resubmit the general development
plan to see whether or not the Planning Commission could take a look at it, in
the hopes they would change their recommendation to the City Council. He
noted that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for January
22nd. The public hearing was continued to that date to enable the Planning
Commission to review the revised development plan.
Mr. Eisner advised that the question is whether the Commission wishes
to reconsider their recommendation to the Council based on the new General
Development Plan, or re -state their prior recommendation.
Commissioner Fischer stated that, based on public testimony and the
concerns addressed at the last meeting, those items have not changed, and she
would rather see it go straight to the City Council for their decision. She
noted that those concerns were density, drainage, traffic and water
availability. It was the consensus of the Commission that there was not too
much difference between the two plans and, after a brief discussion, on motion
by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and carried with
Chairman Gerrish abstaining, the Commission restated their recommendation of
November 20, 1984 to deny the zone change application.
Planning Director Eisner advised that the issue of the zone change,
Rezoning Case No. 84 -183, will be heard by the City Council on January 22nd
and will be accompanied by the general development plan which was heard by the
Planning Commission at its November meeting. He noted that the tentative
tract map has been continued by the Planning Commission and will remain so
until such time as a final action on the request has been completed.
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PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE TP ME NO. 1216 (RESUBMI IAL) - A ONE LOT 12
UNIT BCE OFFICE LONEOMINEDGra BRIDGE STREET. 1RER ELL,SSMTH)
Planning Director Eisner advised that this tract map had previously
been considered and approved by the Planning Commission. There was a question
raised about utility hookups, and the map was withdrawn by the applicant
awaiting an interpretation by the City Council. This issue has now been
clarified and the applicant is resubmitting the tract map which now complies
in all ways with the requirements of the City. He noted there are no changes
to the tentative tract map as originally submitted.
Upon being assured by the Planning Secretary that public hearing for
Tentative Tract Map No. 1216 had been duly published and property owners
notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open.
Coker Ellsworth, applicant for the tentative tract map, 145 So.
Halcyon Road, advised that this.is the identical map that was approved by the
Commission 4 or 5 months ago, however, the map was withdrawn as a formality
pending an interpretation by the City Council regarding water and sewer
hookups. He questioned Item No.. 5 in the staff report, stating it was.his
understanding that no occupancy would be permitted prior to "Notice of
Completion "; not "recordation of the final map" as noted in the staff report.
Planning Director Eisner agreed that the wording of Condition No. 5 should be
changed to read "No occupancy shall be permitted prior to issuance of a
"Notice of Completion."
Upon hearing no further comments for or against the proposed tentative
tract map, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -1026
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 1216, AND REFERRAL TO
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY.
On motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Soto, Fischer, Carr and Chairman Gerrish
NOES: Commissioner Olsen
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Moore
ABSENT: None
the foregoing. Resolution was adopted this 15th day of January 1985.
Planning Director Eisner advised that the Commission had requested
that a copy of the C. C. & R.'s be submitted for review. He noted that the
City's concerns with the C. C. & R.'s is that they spell out what the
responsibility of the owners are to provide for adequate maintenance of the
property. : After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Fischer,
seconded by Commissioner Carr, and carried, C. C. & R.'s for Tract 1216 were
accepted as submitted.
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Planner Linda Stonier advised the tentative map is a
tentative tract map to create six lots where four lots are
Ms. Stonier reviewed the recommended conditions listed in
Upon being assured by the Planning Commission Secretary. that public
hearing for Tentative Tract Map No. 982 had been duly published and property
owners notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open.
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Jim McGillis, Surveyor with San Luis Engineering, spoke representing
the applicant. He advised that in 1977 this property was brought in for a
four -way split. At that time the conditions of approval were to improve Tally
Ho Road, which was done; a drainage plan which was approved by the Public
Works Department, and other requirements which were completed and the final
map was filed. In 1981 the applicant applied to split the property into six
parcels from the four that existed. Mr. McGillis reviewed the conditions of
approval for that tentative tract map. He noted that a condition of the staff
report requires a full blown City street with a cul- de-sac in there and
advised that the property will not support a full blown City street with a
cul-de -sac. He commented that the land or the land use has not changed since
1981 and he couldn't see why the same conditions required in 1981 would not
apply. He also co]tunented with regard to the condition that two fire hydrants
be located on the property, stating that two fire hydrants to serve 6 houses
does not seem to be fair or equitable, and this condition was not included in
the approval of 1981. Mr. McGillis requested that the Planning Commission
consider their application as submitted.
L. C. Lavine, owner of the property, spoke in favor of the tentative
tract map. He stated he has 4.1 acres of land; all of the land around his
property has been developed and he is landlocked by subdivisions. He pointed
out that if he puts in a 52 ft. road, only two residences would benefit from
it. The lots they are trying to split are in the front of the property and
they are doing nothing to the back two acres. He further commented he does
not own the property where there is a problem in the road.
Chairman Gerrish declared a 5 minute recess at 8:30 P.M. to allow the
audience to review the proposed tentative tract map.
The meeting was reconvened at 8 :35 P.M. with. all Commissioners present
as recorded on roll call.
Mary Ann Halverson, 536 Via LaBarranca, stated she doesn't really see
that a public street would be required back there, but she questioned how a
fire truck would turn around in there. Planning Director Eisner advised that,
in effect, there is no way a fire truck could get in there and turn around,
and that is the reason the Fire Chief wants the second fire hydrant.
Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed tentative
tract map, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed.
There was considerable discussion among the Commission regarding the 8
recommended conditions of approval listed in the staff report. After that
discussion, the following changes were recommended:
1. That two fire hydrants be on the property in locations subject
to the approval of the Fire Chief. This condition includes the
relocation of any water meter that would restrict the adequacy
of the fire flow and pressure to meet the standards of the City
of Arroyo Grande.
3. Delete.
8. Delete.
After further discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -1027
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT NO. 982, AND REFERRAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Chairman Gerrish, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Coliunissioners Carr, Moore and Chairman Gerrish
NOES: Comissioners Fischer and Olsen
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Soto
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 15th day of January 1985.
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PUBLIC HEARING - LOT ,SPLIT CASE NO. 84 -405 _ LINE ADJUSTMENT), WILDWOOD
RAKE,. (RICHMOND, X SCSI. AND I'ERY. AGENTS JAM MUM MITRaL
Planning Director Eisner explained that the lot line adjustment is
required because of redesign of one of the houses.
Upon being assured by the Planning Secretary that public hearing for
Lot Split Case No. 84 -405 had been duly published and property owners
notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open. Hearing no comments for
or against the proposed Lot Split, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing
closed.
Chairman Gerrish pointed out that this matter was reviewed by the Lot
Split Committee at their November meeting. There being no discussion, Lot
Split Case No. 84 -405 was approved on a motion by Commissioner Fischer,
seconded by Commissioner Moore, and unanimously carried.
REVI RT R.' S - TRACT NO. 1203, 4 UNIT OFFICE CONDOMINIUM, 316 F,:.
BRUM S'T'REET- ICQUE EtIZO RTH) .
After review, on motion. by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by
Commissioner Carr, and unanimously carried, the C. C. & R.'s for Tract No.
1203 "Village Professional Condominiums" were approved as submitted.
2E= FOR DETERMINATION HARDWARE MRE iN THE "H -S" HIC AY SERVICE
D IcT. .
Planning Director Eisner referred to a letter from T. Keith Gurnee,
representing John Kuden, requesting a determination that a hardware store is a
use similar to certain uses allowed in the Highway Service District. After a
brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -1028
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DETERMINING THAT
A HARDWARE STORE IS AN ACCEPTABLE USE"IN THE
"H -S" HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO USE
PERMIT PROCEDURE.
On motion by Commissioner Olsen, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Carr, Olsen, Moore, Soto, Fischer and
Chairman Gerrish
IDES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 15th day of January 1985.
'XUEST FOR DETERMINATION = LIMED FERTILIZER STORAGE, EAST BRANCH STREET IN
TNT JM DISTRICT. 11,0QMIA, INC.)
Planning Director Eisner referred to a letter from San Luis
Engineering, Inc.,. representing Loomix, Inc., seeking an interpretation of
allowable uses in the Planned Manufacturing zone. He stated that Loomix
wishes to store and blend liquid fertilizer on their property on the north
side of East Branch Street. Jim McGillis, representing the applicant, briefly
described the temporary tank being requested. He stated that as far as
aesthetics, the moving of these liquid fertilizer tanks would allow them to
remove the old warehouse on the other side of the street, and this is -all. part
of the revitalization program.
David Loomis stated they feel this is a permitted use in the. P-M
District, however, they felt they would be more comfortable to bring the
matter to the Commission for a determination. He further stated they have to
be able to have the product ready for the farmers the first of March and he
requested that the Commission make an interpretation that this is a permitted
use in the P -M zone.
After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by
Comissioner Olsen, and carried with one "no" vote, approval was granted for
the temporary use for a period of six (6) months. If the use is to go beyond
that period, then the applicant shall apply for a Conditional Use Permit.
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tNT CATIONS
Planning Director Eisner stated that staff would like the Commission
to consider a study session for the 5th Tuesday in January, primarily for
discussing the on- going specific area plan that the Committee met on the other
day with the Grover City people. Also, staff would like to schedule the plan
integration study, which is nearing completion, and hold a preliminary
discussion on the Circulation Element of the General Plan.
After discussion, a Study Session was scheduled for 7:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, January 29th.
With regard to the Specific Area Plan, Chairman Gerrish appointed
Commissioner Moore to the Committee to replace Gene Dots.
There being no further business before the Commission the meeting was
adjourned by the Chairman at 9:40 P.M.
ATTEST: p r ' ,L
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Secretary
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