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PC Minutes 1983-07-05ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION July 5, 1983 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session. In the absence of the Chairman, Commissioner Moots was selected to preside as Acting Chairman. Presenteare Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Fischer, Moore and Olson. Chairman Gerrish is absent. Also in attendance are Planning Director Eisner and Public Works Director Karp. MINUTE APPROVAL Upon hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meetings of June 7, 1983 and June 21, 1983 were approved as submitted on motion by Commissioner Benhardt, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and unanimously carried. INTRODUCTIONS Public Works Director Karp introduced Stanley Eisner, new Planning Director, and newly appointed Commissioners Doris Olson and Sharon Fischer.: to the Planning Commission. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983 -84 Acting Chairman Moots opened nominations for Chairman. Commissioner Benhardt nominated Commissioner Gerrish. Commissioner Carr seconded the nomination. There being no further nominations, Commissioner Moore moved that nominations be closed; motion second- ed by Commissioner Olson. Acting Chairman Moots directed that the records show that Commissioner Gerrish has been elected as Chairman of the Planning Commission for the fiscal year 1983 -84. Acting Chairman Moots opened nominations for Vice Chairman. Commissioner Moore nominated Commissioner Moots. Commissioner Benhardt seconded the nomination and moved that nominations be closed; Commissioner Fischer seconded the motion. Acting Chairman Moots directed that the records show that Commissioner Moots has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission for the fiscal year 1983 -84. Acting Chairman Moots advised that the various committee appointments would be made by .the Chairman. On motion by Com- missioner Olson, seconded. by Commissioner Benhardt, and unan- imously carried, current committee appointments were extended pending re- appointment by Chairman Gerrish. PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE CASE NO. 83 -93, REQUEST TO REDUCE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS IN THE "R - ZONE, 668 GARFIELD PLACE. (FRANK D. AMIAN) . Planning Director Eisner referred to the staff report, dated July 5, 1983. He advised that the house is situated on a corner lot with. a rather steep drive leading to an existing garage. The. Variance request is for a 5 ft. setback on one side and a 7.8 ft. setback on the other side; the Ordinance requires a 10 ft. setback.. The applicant intends to construct a new garage with the related driveway. Upon being assured by Planning Director Eisner that public hearing for Variance Case No. 83 -93 had been duly published and property owners notified, Acting Chairman Moots declared the hearing open. Bart Morgan, 616 Victoria Way, stated he is opposed to the Variance. He asked if there isn't a maximum coverage of property on a given lot size. Mr. Eisner stated he would have to check, however, he believes that the coverage provisions will meet with this proposal. Public Works Director Karp pointed out that there is already a paved driveway in the location of the proposed garage. Mr. Morgan commented that the entry way to the garage is quite steep, but not any steeper than some of the other garages along Garfield Way and, in his opinion, to allow a second garage on a given piece of property would be unfair to the other people in the neighborhood. ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 -5 -83 Page 2 Marie Bixler, 629 Victoria Way, stated the existing driveway they have now is only 3 ft. away from her property, and the reason they do not use the garage is because they have made it into a rumpus room for their children. She further stated if they shorten the driveway, the parking situation would be worse than it is now, and it would also make a blind corner. Jim Waller, 628 Victoria Way; Mr. Clinard, 676 Garfield Place; Mr. Peairs, 677 Garfield Place; and William Davis, 644 Victoria Way, stated they are opposed to the Variance. Mr. Davis stated he delivered 18 letters to the Planning Department from property owners requesting that the Variance be denied. Mrs. Amian, petitioner for the Variance, stated that her driveway is too steep causing her muffler and tail pipe to drag. She. further stated that she has checked with engineers, and also the City Engineer, to see if there is anything that could be done so that she'could use the garage. She had been advised that nothing could be done about the situation and, therefore, she applied for the Variance. She further commented that the garage is still a garage and it is not a playroom for her children. She stated she has 5 cars and does not like to have them parked on the street at night. Public Works.Director Karp advised that when the contractor built the. structure, the grading was not completed to an adequate foundation level, and it is physically impossible to meet the driveway standards with the structure at the elevation it was and, in order to make it work, the slab.would have to be lowered along with. the foundation approximately 1 to 3 ft. Mary Walter, 628 Victoria Way, stated that this proposed garage would spoil her view and would create a blind corner. Mr. Davis, 644 Victoria Way, stated there are many children that play on the sidewalks and any traffic hazard would be a hazard to those children. Upon hearing no further comments for or against the proposed Variance, Acting Chairman Moots declared the hearing closed. Commis.sioner Moore stated that,: in his opinion, it looks like there were a few violations when the house was originally built, and he is concerned about the matter of the lot coverage. Commissioner Carr stated he questioned whether or not the 406 coverage would be exceeded by the proposed garage, and it sounds like there - are some other violations of the ordinance of having the patio extend to the property line. He stated he doesn't fee]. that the Variance should be granted to build a second garage when there is an existing garage on the site. Also, he would like to find out if there are other properties with that same inclined driveway that are usable. Commissioners Benhardt, Fischer, Olson and Moots indicated their concurrence with the comments of Commissioners Moore and Carr. Commissioner Olson further stated her concern about setting a precedent through- out the City for other properties with steep driveways. After further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 83 -946 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DENYING ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 83 -93, FILED BY FRANK D. AMIAN. On motion by Commissioner Benhardt, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Fischer, Moore, Olson and Acting Chairman Moots NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gerrish the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5th day of July, 1983. ARROYO GRANDE. PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 -5 -83 Planning Director Eisner announced that this matter is finaled with the Planning Commission unless appealed within ten (10) days. Q� ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 83 -286, BANK OF AMERICA, WESLEY AVENUE AND EAST AND WEST BRANCH STREETS. (ROSS, LEVIN & MCINTYRE, ARCHITECTS). Planning Director Eisner advised that a letter had been received from the applicants requesting continuance of the matter. He noted that staff will be meeting with the applicants to review their proposals and, depending on the scope of what they submit, the matter may be referred back to the Architectural Review Committee. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Eisner expressed to the Commission his pleasure being with them and the City of Arroyo Grande, stating he is looking forward to a long relationship. Commissioner Benhardt commended Public Works Director Karp for his work. :as Acting Planning Director, stating he has done a good job and deserves a lot of credit for his efforts. Mr. Eisner suggested .to:theCommission that. :set aside the 5t11)Tuesday in August for the purpose of holding a study session to discuss various issues that are coming up. Commissioner Olson stated she had a meeting scheduled for that time. _Me rest of the Commissioners indicated they would be able to attend. The study session was tentatively scheduled M, for 7:30 P.., Tuesday, August 30, 1983. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. by Acting Chairman Moots. ATTEST: • ' Secretary Acting Chairman Page 3