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PC Minutes 1983-04-05ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION April 5, 1983 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Gerrish presiding. Present are Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Cole, Moore and Moots. Commissioner Pilkington is absent. Also in attendance are City Manager Mack and Public Works Director Kart? MINUTE APPROVAL The minutes of the regular meetings of March 1, 1983 and March 15, 1983 were approved as prepared on motion by Commissioner Benhardt, seconded by Commissioner Carr and unanimously carried. REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIONS: Architectural Review Case No. 83 -270, Tract No. 1050 "Farroll Heights ", Farroll Avenue. (William Lackey). Public Works Director Karp referred to the plans for various proposals €o be considered for construction for Tract 1050. He noted that they are all 2 and 3 bedroom units, and there is one model which is two - story, and this is the only significant change of previously approved plans. He advised that the two -story units are to be located along the Grover City boundaries on the west and south. He further advised that the number of two -story units would be up to 14 as a maximum,.or117 structures, to be built on Lots 1.thru 30. Mr. Karp pointed out that because of a recent revision to the Planned De- velopment ordinance, both the Planning. Commission and City Council are re- quired to review all developments within the "P -D" zone. After discussion, on motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Carr, and unanimously carried, Architectural Review Committee Action, dated March 30, 1983,was approved adding Condition #3 as follows: 3. On Lots 1 through 30 a maximum of 14 units (7 two -story structures)may be constructed. It was further recommended that Architectural Review Case No. 83 -270 be forwarded to the City Council for their review and approval. Architectural Review Case No. 83 -271, Remodeling of Building at Street. (Phillip Johnson). Public Works Director Karp advised that the proposal is to modify the building formerly occupied by Spinelli's at 102 E. Branch Street. He stated that architectural plans have been reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee and they recommended approval subject to the condition noted in their report dated March 30, 1983. Mr. Karp noted that the Fire Chief and Building Inspector have reviewed the proposal, which is a type of mini -mall, and they feel it is a workable plan. After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Benhardt, and unanimously carried, Architectural Review Committee Action, dated March 30, 1983 was approved. Architectural Review Case No. 83 -272, Tract No. 954 "Villa Los Berros", Valley Road and Los Berros Road. (Garing Farms). Public Works Director Karp stated that the developer is requesting modification to a previously approved plan for Villa Los Berros. He noted the proposed changes as follows: 1. The architecture has been changed from wood to stucco with Spanish style exterior. 2. Three more parking spaces have been added. 3. The shuffle board and putting green have been eliminated and the barbecue pit has been enlarged and benches included. 4. The sidewalks have been realigned to fit in with the barbecue area. Mr.. Karp stated that the lot coverage will stay the same. He noted that the revised plans were reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee and they are recommending approval of the modifications. x. 81 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 4 -5 -83 Page 2 After discussion, on motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded. by Commissioner Benhardt, and unanimously carried, Architectural Review Case No. 83 -272 was approved as recommended by the Architectural Review Committee in their report dated March 30, 1983. COMMISSIONER PILKINGTON ENTERED. THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION. Architectural Review Case No. 83 -273, Remodel Office, El Camino Real. (Manuel Sebastian). Public Works Director Karp advised this item had been added to the Architectural Review Committee's agenda just before their meeting and the plans were not available to distribute with the Planning Commissioners' agenda packets. He stated that a determination was made after review of the Zoning Ordinance that to expand the use on the gas islands, a Use Permit would be required for that use and, therefore, staff is recommending that the Commission continue the architectural review pending the Use Permit process, which will require a public hearing. Mr. Sebastian, applicant, reviewed his plans for the property. He pointed out that he wants to remove most of the front structure and build a block wall along the entire length of the project. Also, he stated he wants to tear down most of the warehouse and build the warehouse underneath with an office up above. Mr. Sebastian further stated he was a member of the Planning Commission when the area in question was annexed into the City a couple of years ago and at that time he was concerned about the bulk plants requiring a Use Permit. He stated he was told at that:time that the existing use would be "grandfathered in ", and now he is told that a Use Permit is required. Mr. Karp stated that, in his opinion, adding another island with pumps is an expanded use and, based on the Zoning Ordinance, staff is recommending a Use Permit be obtained. Chairman Gerrish questioned whether Mr. Sebastian is expanding a use or merely adding to an existing use. City Manager Mack inquired as to the specific land use, and if the proposal is, for example, to put in a retail service station for auto- mobiles which currently does not exist; in other words, is there any basic change in the nature of the business? Mr. Sebastian stated that he does not sell to the public; he leases the facilities to the customers. He further stated that, basically, what he wants to do is separate the large trucks and trailers that they service and move them over to another island and, to do this, he has to make a bigger driveway. Mr. Mack commented that, based on Mr. Sebastian's comments, he would conclude that there is no basic change on the property; the property use is not changing. He stated that, in his opinion, the Ordinance does not spell out the process for bringing in a use; it is grandfathered in and it is perfectly legal, but what happens when an applicant wants to expand that use on the property. Mr. Mack noted he feels it is well within the latitude of the Planning Commission to make a determination whether or not a Use Permit is required. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the applicant is not changing a use that is already permitted; he is merely streamlining it and eliminating a congestion problem. Public Works Director Karp advised that former Planning Director Hays discussed the Architectural Review with Fire Chief Marsalek, which prompted the memo, dated April 5, 1982, from the Fire Department stating the requirement for a fence or similar barrier separating a bulk plant operation from the area dispensing Class 1 liquids into fuel tanks of motor vehicles of the public. Mr. Karp suggested that Mr. Sebastian work with the Fire Chief to resolve this requirement of the Uniform Fire Code. After further discussion, on motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Benhardt, and unanimously carried, a determination was made that a Use Permit is not required because of the pre- existing use and the fact that the applicant is not changing the use; he is merely eliminating a safety and congestion problem. With regard to architectural review, on motion by Commissioner Benhardt, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and unanimously carried, Architectural Review Case No. 83 -273 was approved y -��- 71..0 2 7 Arroyo'Grande Planning Commission, 4 -5 -83 Page 3 subject to the conditions listed in Architectural Committee Action, dated March 30, 1983, and eliminating Condition #2 requiring a Use Permit. CONTINUATION (Public Hearing Closed) - PREZONING CASE NO. 81 -151, ZONE CHANGE FROM "A" DISTRICT TO "P-M" PLANNED INDU )RIAL DISTRICT - SHANNON RANCH. (TONY DECKER). Public Works Director Karp read a letter from Tony Decker, applicant for the prezoning, dated March 15, 1983, requesting a continuance of the Shannon, Ranch prezoning from April 5, 1983 to May 3, 1983. After a brief discussion by the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Benhardt, and unanimously carried, Prezoning Case No. 81 -151 was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of May 3, 1983 as re- quested by the applicant in his letter dated March 15, 1983. COMMUNICATIONS City Manager Bob Mack extended an invitation to the Chairman or his appointee to participate in the selection process of the new Planning Director. After a brief discussion, Planning Commissioner Carr volunteered to review the applications for Planning Director. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission; the meeting was adjourned by the Chairman at 8:40 P.M. • ATTEST: L c7 , �it tit7� Secretary /f 'Chairman