PC Minutes 1981-02-03ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION
February 3, 1981
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman
Gorsline presiding. Present are Commissioners Gerrish, Cole, Fischer and
Pilkington. Planning Director Castro is also in attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Upon hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meetings
of January 6, 1981 and January 20, 1981 were approved as prepared on motion by
Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and unanimously carried.
DISCUSSION REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON TO CITY COUNCIL.
Commissioner Cole commented that it is very difficult for her to attend City
Council meetings because of her schedule. She pointed out that since the Planning
Director attends those meetings and the Commission receives copies of Council minutes,
she would like to recommend that this item be eliminated from the Agenda. After a
brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Gerrish,
and unanimously carried, the requirement of having a Planning Commissioner attend
City Council meetings was eliminated.
LETTER OF REQUEST FROM GROVER CITY REGARDING DEANNEXATION OF CORNER OF FRONTAGE ROAD
AND OAK PARK BOULEVARD FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A MOTEL.
Planning Director Castro advised that this matter is being continued to the
next meeting pending staff review with the City of Grover.
PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE CASE NO. 81 -73, REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM THE DEPTH RE-
QUIREMENT OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE REQUIRING 110 FT. FOR A 7% TO 20% CROSS SLOPE,
1485 CHILTON STREET, IN AN "R -1" DISTRICT. (RYZNER).
Planning Director Castro reviewed the revised map pointing out that the lot
exceeding the 20% cross slope is Lot No. 3, and that Lot No. 4 has a 19% cross slope.
Mr. Castro advised staff's recommendation is that the Variance be granted based on
the findings that there are other similar conditions on Chilton Street where property
owners have been allowed to split their property up to four lots and, in his opinion,
for the Commission not to grant the Variance would deprive the owner of something
that has been enjoyed by other owners in the area. He further noted that staff is
recommending the Variance be applied to Parcel No. 3. He suggested that the con-
ditions of the lot split be addressed at the next regular meeting of the Commission.
He stated he didn't believe the Commission had discussed any of the conditions re-
garding the street improvements and the turn - around radius, although the policy
adopted by the Commission a few weeks ago will require 25 ft. width with 20 ft.
improvements. He stated that the driveway, in both cases, seems to be long enough
to accommodate any guest parking that some of the residents may have in the future.
Upon being assured by Planning Director Castro that public hearing for
Variance Case No. 81 -73 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified,
Chairman Gorsline declared the hearing open.
Mitch Walker, San Luis Engineering, representing the petitioner, spoke in
favor of the Variance being granted.
Upon hearing no further comments for or against the proposed Variance,
Chairman Gorsline declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken:
On motion
by the following
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -801 V
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE, CASE NO. 81 -73.
by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Pilkington, and
roll call vote, to wit:
Commissioners Gerrish, Cole, Fischer, Pilkington and Chairman
Gorsline
None
Commissioners Moots and Sebastian
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of February 1981.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 81 -314, TO PERMIT CONVERSION OF 28 UNIT APARTMENT
COMPLEX TO AIR SPACE CONDOMINIUMS, 1173 FAIR OAKS AVENUE IN AN "R -3" DISTRICT. (VIP
FUTURE CORP.).
Planning Director Castro referred to the plans for the proposed conversion,
pointing out that the apartments are the new ones just completed by VIP Future Corp.
He stated that he is opposed to the conversion proposal primarily because these
units were reviewed, designed and constructed as apartment units and, in his opinion,
to alter the units to adhere to the City's minimum standards for condominiums, the
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change. would be detrimental to the character of the buildings. He further pointed
out that another reason for his opposition to the conversion is the City's need
for well designed apartment units. Also, he noted that there has been no policy
adopted regarding what percentage or number of existing apartment units should be
converted to condominium units. Mr. Castro advised the Commission that the City
has not fulfilled its housing goals regarding the number of apartment units re-
commended by the General Plan,. arid to approve this application will only compound
an unavoidable concern when the City's Housing Element is addressed. He recommended
that the. Commission hold this matter in abeyance until the Housing Element is
addressed by the Commission and Council.
Upon being assured by Planning Director Castro that public hearing for Use
Permit Case No. 81 -314 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified,
Chairman Gorsline declared the hearing open.
Mr. Von Biskupsky, President of VIP Future Corporation, spoke in favor of
the Use Permit being granted. He advised that the 28 unit apartment project is
spaciously laid out and would fit a conversion. He stated the Conversion Ordinance
lists points that have to be addressed; one being that 200 sq. ft. of open space
is required for each unit, and to meet this requirement they would have to add a
few balconies. Another requirement is the 200 cubic feet for storage and, in his
opinion, there is enough space in the'back for a storage building. With regard to
parking, Mr. Von Biskupsky stated they have two parking spaces per unit and he
could add another 6 or 8 parking areas. He stated the units are 1 and 2 bedrooms
with 850 and 650 sq. ft., and he could sell them for between $45,000 and $50,000
and, in his opinion, a property owner is interested in the community and likes to
share in what goes on in the community; and also the tax base would be increased.
He suggested that the Commission arrange a field trip to review the project.
After further discussion, on motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by
Commissioner Cole, and unanimously carried, the public hearing for Use Permit Case
No. 81 -314 was continued pending review of the Housing Element by the Commission
and City Council.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUATION USE PERMIT CASE NO. 81 -313, TO ALLOW FOR CONDUCT OF A
MORTUARY IN THE "P -C" PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, FAIR OAKS AVENUE. (WOODS-
VOAKES FUNERAL HOME).
Planning Director Castro advised that the Architectural Committee had con-
sidered this matter and agreed that there were several problems regarding parking,
architectural features, etc., and continuation of the request is recommended.
On motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Fischer, and
unanimously carried, Use Permit Case No. 81 -313 was continued to the next regular
meeting.
REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIONS - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 80 -340, FAIR OAKS AVENUE BETWEEN
WALNUT AND ELM STREETS. (CONKLIN).
Planning Director Castro referred to a map depicting the lot division and
an enlargement of each one of the lots with a typical home situated on it, which
in his opinion, appears to be a workable scheme. He suggested that the design
location of the houses on Parcels A and B be as close to the rear line as possible
without losing a reasonable backyard area to provide for a deeper driveway for
guest parking. With regard to utilities, it was suggested that a 6 inch sewer and
water main be brought in from Fair Oaks Avenue to the subject property; and with
regard to the actual maintenance agreement, Mr. Castro stated there were several
things i iscussed at the meeting, but no conclusive recommendation was made. He
further stated that staff is recommending approval of the proposed lot split if
the Commission is so disposed.
Bob Garing, engineer for the applicant, stated that the concept is to pave
the access 23 ft. wide and pave the bulb which is 80 ft. in diameter, and there is
enough room in there to put in a water and sewer line. The water and sewer line
would become City property and the City would have an easement over the entire .
paved area for maintenance purposes. He further stated that the concept is that
there would be C. C. & R.'s on the sale of the houses, and in the C. C. & R.'s
there would be a provision whereby $500.00 would be placed in the account for
maintenance of the access. The fund would become the property of all the properties
and would grow as the years go by, and it is felt that there would be very little
maintenance needed for the next 15 years. He further noted that the street would
belong to one of the lots.
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Commissioner Gerrish stated the idea of the maintenance of the access is
acceptable and he would like to have staff review the C. C. & R.'s before the
map is recorded to assure that the fund will be adequate to take care of the
problem.
Planning Director Castro reviewed the conditions of the lot split as follows:
1. Staff to review C. C. & R.'s before the map is recorded to assure that
the fund set up for maintenance of the access is adequate.
2. 6 inch sewer and water easement to be provided within the 25 ft.
drive with private laterals to each one of the lots.
3. Grading and drainage improvements subject to approval of the Department
of Public Works, as well as any improvements that may have to be made
to Fair Oaks Avenue.
4. Fire hydrant to be installed on Parcel A subject to the approval of
the Fire Chief.
After further discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -802 EIR
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
DECLARATION.
On motion by Commission Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Gerrish, Cole, Fischer, Pilkington and
Chairman Gorsline
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Moots and Sebastian
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of February 1981.
After further discussion regarding the proposed lot split, Lot Split Case
No. 80- 340 was approved subject to the conditions noted by Mr. Castro, on a
motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Gerrish, and unanimously
carried.
REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIONS - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 80 344, ROBLES ROAD BETWEEN CHILTON
ROAD AND SIERRA DRIVE. (MALONEY).
Planning Director Castro referred to the staff report, dated January 30, 1981
noting the four conditions of approval recommended. He reviewed the area that
would be abandoned to the applicant prior to recordation of the map.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 81 -803 EIR
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT DECLARATION.
II/ On motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Gerrish, Cole, Fischer, Pilkington and
Chairman Gorsline
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Moots and Sebastian
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of February 1981.
With regard to the lot split, on motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by
Commissioner Cole, and unanimously carried, Lot Split Case No. 80 -344 was approved
subject to the four conditions listed in the staff report dated January 30, 1981.
REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIONS - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 81- 235,'4 UNIT APARTMENT
COMPLEX; 311 SHORT STREET. (HURST).
Planning Director Castro advised that this matter is being continued pending
submittal of revised plans by the applicant.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
Planning Director Castro briefly reviewed remodeling plans for the Thrifty
Drug Store in the Williams Bros. shopping center. After review, it was the
consensus of the Commission that the remodeling was satisfactory as proposed.
Planning Director Castro pointed out that on the Use Permit approved for
the. Calvary Chapel at 134 Nelson Street the Commission had instructed him to work
with the applicant on the parking requirements. He stated that there is no
possible way that the applicant can comply with the parking requirements of the
City. However, it does appear that it can be worked out by reducing the length .
of some of the parking stalls from 20 ft. to 19 ft., and by deleting some of the
landscaping areas and merely providing some potted plants in the walk area. After
a brief review of the proposal, it was suggested that the applicant apply for a
Variance to reduce the parking stalls from the required 36 stalls: to 34 stalls.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned by the Chairman at 9:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
Secretary
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