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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 291 292 Arroyo Grande. Planning Commission, 2 -3 -81 Page 2 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. 1 Arroyo Grande. planning Commission, 2 -3 -81 Page 3 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. 293 28 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 2 -3 -81 Page 4 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 1