PC Minutes 1983-03-15ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
March 15, 1983
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman
Gerrish presiding. Present are Commissioners Cole, Carr, Moots, Moore and
Pilkington. Commissioner Benhardt is absent. Planning Director Hays is also
in attendance.
REVIEW - PROPOSED SIGN FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY'SHOPPING CENTER.
Planning Director Hays presented an application by the tenants of the
Lucky /Payless shopping complex requesting an additional free standing ad-
vertising sign to identify the center as the Town and Country Shopping Center.
Mr. Hays stated he had a question relative to allowing an additional free
standing sign for this complex and explained how the Ordinance was worded.
After discussion amongst the Commission, it was the general consensus that
an interpretation of the Ordinance would allow another sign at this location.
On motion by Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Moore, the additional
free standing sign was approved as presented, with the condition that no
additional free standing signs in the complex be allowed, and staff have
proof that the sign is acceptable to Payless. Motion carried with Commissioner
Moots and Chairman Gerrish abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARING - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 83 -380, 118 SO. ALPINE STREET. (JOHN
HAYASHI /BROTHERS.INV. CO.)
Planning Director Hays presented the application stating the proposal
is to create two parcels from a single piece of property located in the
"R -1" Single Family Residential zoning district.
Upon being assured by Planning Director Hays that public hearing for
Lot Split Case No. 83 -380 had been duly published and property owners
notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open.
Mr. C. W. :Harden, 105 So. Rena Street, spoke and raised questions
about the intent of the application. Commissioner Carr commented about his
concern of the flag portion of the lot being counted as part of the total
usable lot size. • Planning Director Hays indicated that the Minor Subdivision
Review Committee -had recommended approval of this application with certain
conditions, one of which would be to increase the flag width from 12 ft. to
15 ft. It was also noted that the map would have to be modified slightly
to change the lines to accommodate this increased flag width and to make.
Parcel A a minimum 6,000 sq. ft.
There being no further comments for or against the proposed lot split,
Chairman Gerr_ish.deciared the hearing closed. After a brief discussion,
on motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Pilkington, the
lot split was approved subject to•the recommended conditions. Motion carried
on a 5 to 1 vote with Commissioner Carr voting "no ".
CONTINUATION (PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED) - RESUBMITTAL, LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 83 -379,
345 TALLY HO_ROAD. (ESSMAIL AMJADI).
Planning - Director Hays indicated that this item had been continued from
the previous meeting to enable him to verify the lot sizes of the resubmitted
map. As indicated, the proposed parcels were in conformance with the Sub-
division Ordinance. He noted that a condition of the split would require
a drainage and grading plan.
After discussion amongst the Commission regarding the impacts of this
project on the surrounding Tally Ho area, it was moved by Commissioner
Pilkington, seconded by Commissioner Cole to approve the map with the
recommended conditions. Motion carried on a 4 to 2 vote, with Commissioners
Moore and Carr voting "no ".
COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Director Hays presented a written request from Archie Howard of
1238 Grand Avenue requesting that he be allowed to have up to 30% of his parking
area allocated for compact cars as provided under the Subdivision Ordinance.
The Commission discussed the request and felt it was consistent with the
Ordinance and voted 6 to 0 in favor of Mr. Howard's request.
Mr. Hays also presented a request from Edward Rivera to allow for a
woodworking studio at 1147 Grand Avenue. Mr. Hays indicated there had been
some earlier confusion about this request and some of the tenants on the site
had voiced some concern about the proposed operation.
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After a brief discussion, it was determined by the Commission that this
use would be acceptable at this location so long as he did not have any
commercial production of the woodworking prodits and he could use this as a
studio to do commercial piece work. The request was unanimously approved by
the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned by the Chairman at 8:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
Planning Director