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PC Minutes 1984-07-03108 ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION July 3, 1984 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chainnan Gerrish presiding. Present are Commissioners Carr, Moore, Moots and Olsen. Commissioner Fischer is absent. One vacancy exists on the Commission. Planning Director Eisner and Associate Planner Stonier are also in attendance. MINUI APPROVAL Upon hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 19, 1984 were approved as prepared on motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Moots and unanimously carried. ELECTION OF OFFICERS - FISCAL MR 1984 -1985. Chairman Gerrish opened nominations for Chairman. On motion by Commissioner Moots, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, and carried, Mr. Gerrish was nominated as Chairman of the Planning Commission for the year 1984 -85. There being no further nominations, Commissioner Moots moved that nominations be closed and that the records show that Mr. Gerrish was elected Chairman for the fiscal year 1984 -85. Chairman Gerrish opened nominations for Vice Chairman. On motion by Commissioner Olsen, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and carried, Mr. Moots was nominated as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission for the year 1984 - 85. There being no further nominations, Commissioner Olsen moved that nominations be closed and the records show that Mr. Moots was elected Vice Chairman for the fiscal year 1984 - 85. gJBLIC HEARING - USF S IT 1 J. 84 -375. BED M BREAKFAST r . 41 EL CAMINO REAL. MIZE HIGHWAY BEEZTSE DISTRICT. (RUDY VEL ND) . Associate Planner Stonier briefly reviewed the staff report, dated July 3, 1984. Upon being assured by Planning Director Eisner that public hearing for Use Permit Case No. 84 -375 had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open. Rudy Veland, applicant, spoke in favor of the Use Permit being granted. He stated he agreed with the majority of the recommendations, with _ the exception of Condition No. 4, requiring payment in the amount of $1,220.82 for previous paving work that was assessed on the property in 1982. Mr. Veland stated he does not feel this should be a part of the conditions. He commented he had written a letter to the City in 1982 requesting that this bill be either altered or eliminated, and he is now at a point of contest with the City on this matter. Upon hearing no further comments for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed. With regard to the condition for payment of the bill for previous paving work on the applicant's property, Chairman Gerrish commented his recommendation would be, if the application is approved, the condition remain as it is, and the applicant could appeal that condition to the City Council. Planning Director Eisner suggested a modification in the wording of the condition to allow for either payment of the amount specified, or resolution of the dispute. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 84 -1000 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 84 -375; AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 84 -314 TO PERMIT A BED AND BREAKFAST INN IN THE HIGHWAY SERVICE ZONE, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. On motion by Commissioner Olsen, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Carr, Moore, Moots, Olsen and Chairman Gerrish NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Fischer the foregoing resolution was adopted this 3rd day of July 1984. ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 -3 -84 Page 2 Commissioner Olsen stated she would like to see some sort of standards for Bed and Breakfast Inns. She stated she was concerned if there would be enough parking if, at sometime in the future, there is a change in the use of the building. After discussion, staff was directed to prepare a draft of standards for Bed and Breakfast Inns and submit it to the Planning Commission for their consideration. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE, "PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF LANDMARK TREES' Associate Planner Stonier reviewed that at their meeting of June 5th the Planning Commissioners were given copies of the proposed ordinance for review and comments and, since that time, staff has talked with various tree experts and have made some modifications to the proposed ordinance, which are listed in the staff report. Planning Director Eisner advised that he had received a call from Mr. Al Spierling this afternoon, and it was Mr. Spierling's feeling that there should be language added to Section 9 -7.03 something to the effect that citizens should have the opportunity to recommend to the Planning Commission trees that should be designated as landmark trees. Upon being assured by Planning Director Eisner that public hearing for the proposed ordinance had been duly published and posted, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open. Larry Ramey, 1000 Newsom Springs Road, stated he is in the tree cutting business and this is the most laxed area he has ever worked in and, in his opinion, the City needs an ordinance with some teeth, and he would like to see all of the trees stay as long as possible. He suggested any tree over 10" be reviewed and approved by someone from the Parks and Recreation Department.. before it can be cut. Paul Haddox, 587 Valley commented that he has approximately 50 mature oak trees on his property and probably half of them have died because of age, disease, etc., and it is his feeling that we should be concerned about replacing the old trees with young ones; there is not much sense in preserving trees that have lived out their life span. Upon hearing no further couu►ents for or against the proposed ordinance, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed. Chairman Gerrish suggested that a permit be required for any tree with a 10" trunk diameter or larger,•and that anytime a tree is removed, a replacement tree must be planted. Commissioner Moore stated he thinks that the penalty is too high, and also he would like a clearer definition on the statement that says the owner of the tree is responsible for maintenance of the tree. He further commented that, in his opinion, the zoning of the property makes a difference, and he thinks there should be more than one man deciding whether or not a tree is healthy, or could die tomorrow. Planning Director Eisner advised that the Commission's suggestions would be drafted and put into an ordinance as it goes to the City Council. After further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION N0. 84 -1001 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF LANDMARK TREES. On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Moots, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Carr, Moots, Olsen and Chairman Gerrish NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Moore ABSENT: Commissioner Fischer the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of July 1984.. COMMUNICATIONS Planning Director Eisner advised that a request had been received from the County of San Luis Obispo for permission to place a sign on the CalTrans right - of-way on East Branch Street to inform the public that the Lopez campgrounds are full. After discussion, the request was granted on motion by Commissioner Moots, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, and unanimously carried. Planning Director Eisner stated he had received a request for a use in the Highway Service District for a combination use of a restaurant. 109 11 0 ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 -3 -84 Page 3 instruction in food preparation and physical therapist. He informed the applicants that he could not accept a Use Permit application without the Commission making some kind of finding that this type of holistic health center would be a permitted use in the district. It was the concensus of the Commission that the applicants should file a use permit application for the requested use so that the request could be properly reviewed by the Commission in the public hearing process. M.12MMT There being no further business before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Moots, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ATTEST: &14■244 Secretary Chairman 1