PC Minutes 1982-07-06ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
July 6, 1982
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman
Gerrish presiding. Present are Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Cole, Moore, Moots
and Pilkington. Planning Director Hays is also in attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of the regular meetings of June 1, 1982 and June 15, 1982 were
approved as prepared on motion by Commissioner Benhardt, seconded by Commissioner
Cole, and unanimously carried.
WELCOME TO NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Chairman Gerrish introduced Mr. Clark Moore, new Planning Commissioner, to
the Commission.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairman Gerrish opened nominations for Planning Commission Chairman for
fiscal year 1982 -83. Commissioner Moots nominated Bill Gerrish for Chairman.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Benhardt. Commissioner Pilkington moved that
nominations for Chairman be closed and the records show that Bill Gerrish is
elected Planning Commission Chairman for the year 1982 -83. Motion seconded
by Commissioner Cole and unanimously carried.
Chairman Gerrish opened nominations for Vice Chairman for the fiscal
year 1982 -83. Commissioner Pilkington nominated Gene Moots for Vice Chairman.
Mr. Moots declined the nomination. Commissioner Benhardt nominated Pearl Cole
for Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Pilkington. Commissioner Moots moved that nominations for Vice Chairman be
closed and the records show that Pearl Cole is elected Planning Commission Vice
Chairman for the year 1982 -83. Motion seconded by Commissioner Pilkington and
unanimously carried.
CONTINUATION (PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED) - PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT -
"R -G" GARDEN APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 9- 4.808(a) "MINIMUM YARDS
REQUIRED ".
Planning Director Hays advised that the proposed amendment has not yet
been completed, and requested that the matter be continued to the next meeting.
Chairman Gerrish announced that the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment regard-
ing the "R -G" District would be continued to the next meeting of July 20, 1982.
CONTINUATION (P:UBLIC HEARING CLOSED) - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 82 -338, VETERINARY
CLINIC, 121 NEVADA STREET - IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. (HARLEY A. BOOS, JR.).
Planning Director Hays pointed out that at the last meeting the Planning
Commission approved the requested use in the Central Business District, but
continued the Use Permit application so that the applicant could meet with staff
to develop appropriate conditions. Mr. Hays stated that he is working with the
applicant's architect formulating some conditions relative to noise, parking,
etc., and he requested that the matter be continued to the next meeting in order
to finalize those conditions. The Commission concurred and Chairman Gerrish
advised that Use Permit Case No. 82 -338 would be continued to the next meeting
of July 20, 1982.
COMMISSIONER MOOTS REQUESTED TO BE EXCUSED FROM THE NEXT AGENDA ITEM
AND IS NOW ABSENT.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 82 -339, FAMILY AMUSEMENT CENTER, 1238 GRAND
AVENUE IN THE "H -S" HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT. (JAMES R. SMITH).
Planning Director Hays advised that the applicant is applying for a Family
Recreation Center at 1238 Grand Avenue; he is proposing approximately 13 video
games in a portion of the building and will use the other portion for the sale
of sporting goods. He stated his main concern with this use would be to make
sure that this operation with the video games does not disturb the adjacent
commercial operations. He recommended that the Commission consider a restriction
on the hours of operation and require bicycle racks as proposed by the applicant.
Upon being assured by Planning Director Hays that public hearing for Use
Permit Case No. 82 -339 had been duly published and property owners notified,
Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open.
James R. Smith, 1035 Magnolia, applicant for the Use Permit, stated that the
building has approximately 16000 sq. ft. of floor area and roughly one half of
that will be put into use for the video games. He noted that there is ample
room on the side of the building for a complete set of locking bike racks. He
commented that he had checked with Mr. Bill Waters of Northern California Savings
regarding the use, and Mr. Waters stated there is no problem. He also checked
with Mrs. Howard of Clancy's and she had no objections. Mr. Smith pointed out
that there will be at least two adults supervising the entire operation at all
times.
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Pat Gorsline, 1215 Priscilla Lane; Dallas Anderson, 1220 Grand Avenue;
N e is Sorensen, 150 Ruth Ann Way; Nina Croswell, 1204 Priscilla Lane; Mrs. Hubbard,
1213 Brighton Avenue; Clarice Andrews, 1220 Grand Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. McOsker, 1203
Priscilla Lane; Mr. Frantik, 1207 Priscilla Lane; Mr. Henderson, owner of property
directly behind this project; and Anna Sorenson, 150 Ruth Ann Way, spoke in
opposition to the proposed use. Mr. Bill Lackey, 877 Todd Lane" spoke in favor
of the requested use, stating he feels the young people would be a lot better off
in an arcade where there is some supervision.
There being no further comments for or against the proposed Use Permit,
Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed.
In answer to Commissioner Cole's question regarding proposed hours of
operation, Mr. Smith indicated that the opening time would be 9:00 or 10:00 A.M.
and closing time during the summer hours would probably be 9:00 P.M., and 8:00
P.M. at the latest during the rest of the year. With regard to the noise, he
stated that each of the units have a volume control, and there will not be much
noise emitted from the machines. Commissioner Clark commented that there are
several places in Arroyo Grande that already have some of these machines, and
inquired if there have been any great number of complaints and if the Police
Department has noticed any problems. Planning Director Hays stated he, personally,
has not received any complaints on the operations, however, there was a problem
when International Kites and Candies was located on Branch Street because of
the number of bicycles on the sidewalk.
Commissioner Cole stated that, if this becomes a permanent Use Permit,
she feels that some type of fence or barrier may become necessary, however,
she doesn't feel it should be required now if the permit is issued under a
six month trial period. Planning Director Hays pointed out that he has been
instructed by the Commission and Council to prepare an ordinance relative to
this type of operation, however, it has not been completed yet, but it
basically covers fees for the machines. Chairman Gerrish commented that
the Commission could require that the applicant comply with the ordinance
when it becomes effective.
After considerable discussion regarding possible conditions to be
placed on the Use Permit, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 82 -910 U
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO.
82 -339.
On motion by Commissioner Pilkington, seconded by Commissioner Benhardt,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Benhardt, Carr, Cole, Moore, Pilkington
and Chairman Gerrish
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Moots
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 6th day of July 1982.
COMMISSIONER MOOTS IS NOW PRESENT.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 82 -340, CHURCH FACILITY AT 1133 MAPLE
STREET IN THE RESIDENTIAL GARDEN APARTMENT DISTRICT. (CALVARY CHAPEL).
Planning Director Hays advised that the applicants: submitted a plot
plan, however the parking shown on the plan was not to City standards and
is being revised. He requested the application be continued to the next
meeting. Chairman Gerrish advised that Use Permit Case No. 82 -340 would
be continued to the next meeting of July 20, 1982.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 82 - 341, FREE STANDING SIGN, 1198 GRAND
AVENUE IN THE HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT. (WILLIAM LACKEY).
Planning Director Hays commented that the application is for a free
standing sign at the Car Wash at 1198 Grand Avenue. He stated that, basically,
he doesn't have any problems with the request for a sign and it is in con-
formance with the ordinance regarding height, size and dimensions. He pointed
out that the application submitted did not show the exact location of the
proposed sign nor did it specify the type of materials to be used.
Upon being assured by Planning Director Hays that public hearing for
Use Permit Case No. 82 -341 had been duly published and property owners
notified, Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open.
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Bill Lackey, 1198 Grand Avenue, briefly described the proposed sign
noting that it will be an aluminum frame on a steel column. The sign face will
be two sided with flourescent illumination and will be placed in the same
location where the previous Standard sign was located. The colors will be
as shown on the plan submitted.
There being no further comments for or against the proposed Use Permit,
Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed.
The Commission indicated they would like to see a sign comparable to
the new Lucky /Payless signs, however, Mr. Lackey stated that the cost of
such a sign would be prohibitive. Gene Laird, Santa Maria Neon, advised
the Commission that the letters would be cut and glued on rather than
painted on the sign face.
After further discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 82 -911 U
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO.
82 -339.
On motion by Commissioner Pilkington, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Cole, Moore, Moots, Pilkington
and Chairman Gerrish
NOES: Commissioner Carr
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 6th day of July 1982.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned by the Chairman at 9:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
Secretary - Chairman