PC Minutes 1984-01-17ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
January 17, 1984
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman
Gerrish presiding. Present are Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Fischer, Moore,
Moots and Olsen. Planning Director Eisner is also in attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Chairman Gerrish pointed out errors in the minutes of the meeting of
January 3, 1984. On motion by Commissioner Benhardt, seconded by Commissioner
Fischer, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of January
3, 1984 were approved as corrected.
PUBLIC HEARING - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 83 -388, CANYON WAY (SCHAFER).
Planning Director Eisner pointed out that this application was before the
Commission in May of 1981 and, at that time, was reviewed and approved by the
Commission with conditions. The submission at this time is substantially the
same as originally submitted. He noted there was one item that was brought to
the attention of the staff, and that was the width of the driveway access of
Lots 2 and 3. The Public Works Director felt that 12 ft. would be necessary,
and the revised submittal does show 12 ft. Staff recommends to the Planning
Commission that this matter be approved subject to the 10 conditions originally
required.
Upon being assured by Planning Director Eisner that public hearing for
Lot Split Case No. 83 -388 had been duly published and property owners notified,
Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open.
Rob Plumb, 291 James Way, asked :how two houses were permitted to be built
on one parcel? Planning Director Eisner stated he did not know the answer but
would check into it.
Upon hearing no further discussion for or against the proposed Lot Split,
Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed.
Chairman Gerrish commented that this lot split is back before the Commission
because the previously approved map has expired. Commissioner Carr asked what
the square footage of the two houses is. Planning Director Eisner stated he had
looked at the site and he didn't feel they exceeded the maximum lot coverage,
and the Staff Advisory Committee didn't feel there were any particular problems
with the coverage. Commissioner Olsen requested that the Planning Director
check and see how they were able to build the two houses on one lot and report
back to the Commission.
Commissioner Carr inquired as to which is the front yard and which is the
side yard? He stated he feels this should be established before approval is
given. Planning Director Eisner commented that a condition could be added
defining which direction would be the front.
Mr. Plumb inquired if the Schafers received a Variance to include the
dedicated part of the street to use in these parcels. Planning Director Eisner
stated the split was originally approved in 1981 and apparently was deemed
acceptable at that time.
After further discussion, on motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by
Commissioner Olsen, and unanimously carried, Lot Split Case No. 83 -388 was
continued pending determination of lot coverage on Parcel 1.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 83 - 357, 17 UNIT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT,
182 BRISCO ROAD IN THE "R -3" MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. (G. GOMES,
AGENT FOR DENNIS LINTNER).
Planning Director Eisner advised the request is for a 17 unit Planned Unit
Development in the "R -3" District; the size of the site is 43,556 sq. ft.; the
project has been reviewed and deemed to be consistent with the General Plan and
the environmental documents associated with it, and is in compliance_w &th exiisting
zoning. Mr. Eisner stated when the project was reviewed by the Staff Advisory
Committee and Architectural Review Committee, there were concerns regarding
the elevations of the building,in that the end wall of the building was lacking
in architectural style and it was recommended that some window treatment or
other design be used to break it up. Another concern was that the roof
was of a dark material and the Architectural Review Committee felt that it was
not a satisfactory color combination to be used in that area. He stated there
was spine concern for garage doors to close off the garage area.
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Upon being assured by Planning Director Eisner that public hearing for
Use Permit Case No. 83 -357 had been duly published and property owners noti-
fied, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open.
Gary Gomes, 198 Loma Bonita, San Luis Obispo, representing the applicant,,
presented a model of the proposed duplex units and showed some slides of various
projects in the area, pointing out some of the features they wanted to have included
in their project.
Upon hearing no further comments for or against the proposed Use Permit,
Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed.
Commissioner Fischer stated she would only approve a Use Permit in this
type of situation if she was satisfied with the way the project is'going to be
developed and, in her opinion, the proposal is more like apartments and not
condominiums; they should have attached garage:da :ors;. and should have some
kind of recreational _facility on the site. Also, she felt the style is very un-
attractive. Commissioner Olsen indicated her agreement with Commissioner Fischer's
opinion. Commissioner Moots stated he would like to see garage doors added and a
recreational area. Commissioners Carr, Benhardt and Moore expressed their agreemen
with the foregoing comments.
Planning Director Eisner advised that the use permit could either be
continued pending revision of the plans by the architect, or the Commission
could deny the use permit without prejudice. He commented that the Commission's
discussion should provide the architect with what they would like to see. He
recommended that the Commission continue the public hearing and request that
revised plans be referred back to the Architectural Review Committee for approval.
After further discussion, on motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by
Commissioner Olsen, and unanimously carried, the public hearing was reopened
and continued pending resubmittal of plans by the applicant.
CONTINUATION (PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED) - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 1149, A 72 LOT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IN THE "P -D" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, LOT 11,
TRACT 604, OAK PARK ACRES. (LOS PADRES ENGINEERS, AGENTS FOR REUBEN KVIDT).
Planning Director Eisner advised that this matter was reviewed in full at
the public hearing and at the conclusion, the applicant asked that the matter be
continued until such time as final action was taken on the assessment district
being proposed for the area on January 10th. At that time, the City Council
opened the public hearing on the improvement district and continued the matter
until February 28, 1984. Since the improvement district matter has been con-
tinued, Mr. Kvidt has asked that this matter be placed back on the Commission's
agenda for consideration. He recommended that if the Commission chooses to
approve the tentative map, that all of the conditions be included as recommended
in the staff report dated November 15, 1983.
Reuben Kvidt, applicant, stated that since we do not know the outcome of
the proposed assessment district, he may request that he be permitted to
construct a water storage tank and pumping plant on one of their lots as a
backup water system.
Commissioner Carr pointed out that at the last hearing on this matter
there were several conditions that the staff and applicant were not in agree-
ment on, and it was his understanding these would be resolved before it was
discussed by the Commission again. Lou Caballero, engineer for the applicant,
stated that these issues had been reviewed with Public Works Director Karp and
he had explained basically what he wanted on the improvement of the storm drain,
and he indicated that normally they design the facilities afterwards and not at
this point in time. The access roads to the sewer were basically discussed and
Mr. Karp had indicated to him that whatever was acceptable to the Maintenance
Department would be acceptable to him. He commented that the most important
issue was the water system. He stated they would like to move on to the City
Council at this point because they are the only ones that can resolve these
issues.
Commissioner Olsen moved that the matter be continued until after the
improvement district hearing by the Council on February 28th. Motion seconded
by Commissioner Moots. Chairman Gerrish commented he doesn't see the necessity
to wait until the 28th of February to vote on a tentative tract map.and, in his
opinion, the Commission's options are to either approve the map with the con-
ditions as they exist, send it back to the staff to work out the issues with
the applicants, or deny the map. He stated he doesn't feel the assessment
district is going to make that much difference. Commissioners Olsen and Moots
withdrew their motion. After further discussion, the following action was taken:
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RESOLUTION NO. 84 -970
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
OF TRACT NO. 1149 FILED BY LOS PADRES ENGINEERS,
AGENTS FOR REUBEN KVIDT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
CONDITIONS.
On motion by Commissioner Benhardt, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Fischer, Moore and
Chairman Gerrish
NOES: Commissioners Moots and Olsen
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 17th day of January 1984.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 83- 302, 316 EAST BRANCH STREET, OFFICE BUILDING
IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. (ELLSWORTH).
Planning Director Eisner advised that there are three lots on the corner
of Branch and Mason Streets. The corner lot and the one directly adjacent to
it have been acquired by Production Credit Association and their plans have
been approved by this Commission. The third lot is a single parcel and has
been purchased by Mr. Ellsworth for development. He is asking for reinstatement
of approval of an overall architectural design that was originally approved
sometime ago that was prepared for the entire three lots, however he is asking
for approval of only that portion of the project that corresponds with his lot.
Mr. Eisner noted there were some concerns about locating the building on the
site, the square footage of the building, and then providing the parking for it.
He advised that whatever action the Commission takes tonight, there is going to
have to be an action taken by the Downtown Parking Advisory Board, and eventually
by the City Council, in response to Mr. Ellsworth request to reduce the parking
requirements by 3 /5ths.
Commissioner Fischer asked 'for complete elevations for the entire building. She
stated th at,..she didn't think that a complete review was the
Architectural Review Committee. Commissioner Moots stated that the submittal
before the Commission is not complete. In answer to Mr. Ellsworth's question
regarding the Commission's feeling about the elevations before them, Commissioner
Olsen stated the design fits in with the architectural style of the Production
Credit Association's building.
After discussion, Architectural Review Case No. 83 -302 was continued pending
resubmittal of complete elevations on motion by Commissioner Fischer, seconded
by Commissioner Benhardt, and unanimously carried.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 83 -303, COUNTY SAVINGS BANK, 1350 GRAND AVENUE.
Planning Director Eisner advised that this design has been reviewed by the
Architectural Review Committee and the Staff Advisory Committee, and approval
is recommended subject to the condition that the building be situated so as to
eliminate the intrusion into the public right of way at the front (Grand-Avenue
frontage). Commissioner Fischer stated that during the Architectural Review
Committee, that portion that sticks out into the rear parking lot was discussed
and it was recommended it be treated in a more acceptable manner.
Don Pederson, Architect for the project, stated they are going to extend
the wood siding all around the building. He further stated it is his under-
standing that the existing building does not encroach into the right of way.
Planning Director Eisner commented that the Public Works Director had indicated
that the columns in the front were in the public right of way. Mr. Manny
Freitas, owner of the property, stated that the posts are not on public property;
the existing sidewalk is the property line, and the posts are set behind the
sidewalk. He presented a photograph to the Commission showing the posts located
behind the sidewalk.
After a brief discussion, Architectural Review Case No. 83 -303 was approved
on motion by Commissioner Benhardt, seconded by Commissioner Moote, and unanimously
carried.
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INTERPRETATION OF USE - UPHOLSTERY SALES AND SERVICE IN THE "H -S" DISTRICT. (PARTEE).
Planning Director Eisner advised that the request from Mr. Partee is that the
Commission make a determination that an Upholstery Sales and Service Business is
similar in character to other uses in the Highway Service District. He pointed
out that the interpretation by staff is that there are uses in the H -S zone that
are more intensive than the requested use, such as motor vehicle sales and service,
tire recapping, etc.
After discussion, on motion by Commissioner Olsen, seconded by Commissioner
Moots, and unanimously carried, a determination was made that an Upholstery Sales
and Service use is similar in character to other uses in the Highway Service
District subject to Use Permit procedure.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 83 -297, PARKING LOT EXPANSION, 345 SO. HALCYON RD.
(ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL).
Planning Director Eisner advised that he had received a request from the
hospital to discuss the parking lot layout at tonight's meeting. After presentatio
of the overall parking layout to the Commission, Chairman Gerrish commented that .
since the Commission was not prepared to take action on the matter and has not
had enough time to review the proposal, this item would be placed on the agenda
for the meeting of February 7, 1984.
ADJOURNMENT
Planning Director Eisner requested that the meeting be adjourned to the
study session scheduled for January 31st at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of
reviewing the draft of the Housing Element.
The meeting was adjourned by the Chairman at 9:30 P.M. to Tuesday, January
31, 1984 at 7:30 P.M.
ATTEST: ■,74L ,
Secretary