PC Minutes 1978-04-041
Arroyo Grande Planning Commission
April 4, 1978
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman
Gerrish presiding. Present are Commissioners Harris, Moots, Simmons and Vandeveer.
Commissioners Cole and Ries were absent. Planning Director Castro was also in
attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Commissioner Vandeveer corrected the minutes of the regular meeting of March_:-
21, 1978, stating the roll call vote in Resolution No. 78 -600 is incorrect in that
he abstained from voting, and the Resolution indicates he voted "yes ". There being
no further additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meeting of March
21, 1978 were approved as corrected.
REVIEW - SAN LUIS BAY PLAN
Planning Director Castro reviewed the San Luis Bay Plan previously forwarded to
the Commission and reviewed by Mr. Bryce Tingle of the San Luis Obispo County Planning
Office at their last regular meeting. Mr. Castro referred to the list of items pre-
pared by staff that were of some concern to the City.
After discussion, the Commission basically agreed with the list of recommendations
prepared by staff, and requested that the matter be carried over to the next regular
meeting for further discussion on the City Sphere of Influence and possible additions
to the list of recommendations.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 78 -274, FREE STANDING SIGN IN A "C -N" DISTRICT,
VALLEY ROAD AND SUNRISE TERRACE (CITY NEON, INC.).
Upon di assured by Planning Director Castro that public hearing for Use
Permit Case No. 78 -274 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified,
Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing open.
Planning Director Castro displayed a copy of the proposed sign, stating the sign
is to be approximately 21 -1/2" in height and about 12' in width, and is to be located
in the landscaped median fronting on Valley Road. Mr. Castro advised that staff recom-
mends approval of the sign for the revised location, and the elevations and materials
as submitted.
Mr. Paul Moerman, City Neon, 1390 Walker Street, San Luis Obispo, petitioner for
the sign, stated the proposed sign will also serve as a reader board for the shopping
center which is proposed to be constructed across the street from the one now being
constructed.
There being no further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman
Gerrish declared the hearing closed. After a brief discussion, the following action
was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 78 -604 U
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO.
78 -274.
On motion by Commissioner Moots, seconded by Commissioner Simmons, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moots, Harris, Simmons, Vandeveer and Chairman Gerrish
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Cole and Ries
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of April 1978.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE'NO. 78 -275, OFF SALE BEER AND WINE SALES IN A "C -N"
DISTRICT, 398 SUNRISE 'TERRACE (TAYLOR'S SUNRISE ' MARKET).
Upon being assured by Planning Director Castro that public hearing for Use Permit
Case No. 78 -275 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman
Gerrish declared the hearing open.
Planning Director Castro advised that the request is for the Sunrise Shopping
Center, and staff has no objections to the granting of the Use Permit. Mr. Bob
Taylor, 243 Cross Street, Arroyo Grande, petitioner for the Use Permit, advised they
intend to operate a full service small super market on the premises with the approval
of the beer and wine off -sale license.
There being no further discussion for or againstthe proposed Use Permit,
Chairman Gerrish declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 78 -605 U
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO.
78 -275.
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On motion by Commissioner Vandeveer, seconded by Commissioner Harris, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
Commissioners
Gerrish
None
Commissioners
Moots, Harris, Simmons, Vandeveer and Chairman
Cole and Ries
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of April 1978.
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STAFF REVIEW OF TREE ORDINANCE
Planning Director Castro reviewed his memo addressed to the Planning Commission
with regard to the Tree Ordinance, dated March 31, 1978, pointing out that the only
area not covered by our City ordinance pertains to private properties that are not
being subdivided, but are personally being developed by the property owner, and staff
would suggest that the City initiate an amendment to the existing tree ordinance re-
quiring that on any parcel of land 5 acres or more, that prior to any grading, con-
struction or the need to remove trees, the-property owners submit an application to
the Planning Commission for approval. Planning Director Castro stated the question
is - whether you want to get involved in policing of trees on private lands.
After considerable discussion, it was the feeling of the Commission that unless
there are specific problems that the Commission is not aware of, that the present
ordinance is adequate at this time.
TRACT NO. 555 "OAKCREST" - FOCUS'REPORT
Planning Director Castro requested that this matter be held over due to the
fact that the staff was unable to review the tract with the Public Works Department
and, at this time it is not known when the City Engineer will be available to review
the matter. After a brief discussion, the matter was carried over to the meeting of
April 18th, or possibly the meeting of May 2nd.
STUDY SESSION - GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Planning Director Castro advised the Commission of staff's tentative thoughts
on the General Plan amendments and zoning. He pointed out that the public hearings
will be divided into two sections; for the April 18th meeting the Commission will
be considering everything south of the freeway, and on the May 2nd meeting the
northerly side of the freeway will be considered. Also, staff is suggesting that
the Commission merely hold the public hearing on April 18th and continue the matter
to the May 2nd meeting so that one single resolution can be adopted as a recommend-
ation to the City Council.
Mr. Castro briefly outlined the various zoning changes being considered for
those properties on the south side of the freeway.
With regard to density zoning designations in the City, Mr. Castro pointed out
there are current problems with the classifications we have now and what the ordi-
nance permits on an acreage basis. For instance, on the Agricultural land, we are
suggesting that we do away with the 0.2 designation and label that as a 5 acre
minimum. On the lower density, we are suggesting the 4.5 designation go to 5.4,
not necessarily suggesting the idea of increasing the density, but rather to provide
a reasonable buildable lot. This would allow about 9,600 square foot lots for
single family developments. Mr. Castro further stated that new lot definitions and
possibly a different type of side yard requirement may resolve current problems with
recreational vehicle parking.
Mr. Castro advised that a medium low density residential is being added under
the "R -2 District, suggesting 4,000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit. We
have the medium high density, which is 17, and the high density would be 29 instead
of 20 He pointed out that we need to either change the ordinance or modify the
den classifications.
It was pointed out that some of the Commissioners either live in areas to be
rezoned, have an interest in properties to be rezoned, or are within 300 feet of
these areas. Planning Director Castro was asked to consult with the City Attorney
with regard to possible conflicts.
After further discussion, Chairman Gerrish advised that Phase 1 of the re-
zoning would be heard at the next regular meeting of April 18, 1978.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Director Castro discussed the Planning Commission minutes, pointing
out that at the present time they are prepared almost verbatim to some degree, and
requested the Commission's consideration that they be prepared in a summary form
listing, of course, pertinent comments. He noted that the tapes are kept on file
if matters do come up that need confirmation. He further pointed out that in cases
of Environmental Impact Reports and public hearings of a critical nature, minutes
would be prepared in detail.
After discussion, it was agreed that a summary form of minutes would be accept-
able on matters that are very minor, but that a complete set of minutes should be
prepared on major issues and on matters that generate a great deal of public interest
and controversy.
WELCOME TO NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER
The Commission welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Beverley Simmons as a
member of the Planning Commission.
1 MISCELLANEOUS
Bill McCann, 428 Tanner Lane, spoke with regard to the earlier discussion con-
cerning the minutes. He stated he feels there are a lot of things that do not
necessarily have to go into the minutes, but when you get down to a public hearing
and ask for public comments, he felt that everyone who speaks for or against a
particular measure in the public hearing should be listed.
Mr. McCann stated he was out of the state at the last Planning Commission meet-
ing two weeks ago when the Planning Commission made a decision on the Marsalek re-
zoning. He stated he would like to go on record at this time as being in opposition
to the decision that the Planning Commission made at that particular time. He
further stated that he is not too sure at this point that the property shouldn't
be rezoned, and he felt that when the time comes where we take some of the prime
agricultural lands and start doing something else with them, that probably the
Marsalek property would be one of the first that we should consider for this.
However, in his opinion, the Planning Commission was somewhat overstepping their
bounds when they made the determination that the proposed rezoning was in compliance
with the elements of our General Plan. He further stated it was his understanding
that even at that time they were advised, not only by Planning Director Castro but
also by Mr. Harris, that they could not make that determination, and even though
he understands that the Planning Commission is the advisory commission to our City
Council, he still feels that they do have a large input as far as our Land Use Ele-
ments concerned; they hold public hearings on them and they send recommendations
to our City Council, and the Planning Commission should be the first to agree with,
and live,with, their own Land Use Element. If the Planning Commission feels that
some other use should be put to that property, they should have made a recommendation
to the City Council that the Land Use Element be changed so that we could in the
future institute a zone change on that property. Mr. McCann stated, in his opinion,
the Planning Commission was overstepping their bounds quite a bit when they approved
a zone change on that property.
ADJOURNMENT
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