PC Minutes 1976-12-21Arroyo Grande Planning Commission
December 21, 1976
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with
Chairman Pope presiding. Present were Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Hitchen,
Mathews, Moots, and Ries. Also present were Mayor de Leon and Planning Director
Gallop.
MINUTE APPROVAL
Commissioner Gerrish corrected two typographical errors in the minutes
of the regular meeting of December 7, 1976. The fourth line on Page 2 should
read "Public Hearing - Request To Enter into Agricultural Preserve, Cherry
Extension. (Dixson) "e The fifteenth line of the second paragraph on Page 5 shoud
read "Cole" not "Dole ". After hearing no further corrections or additions,
Chairman Pope approved the minutes as corrected.
REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIONS
Architectural Review Case No, 76 -128, 204 As en, A•artment Com•lex (Pace) -
Director Gallop displayed a map of the proposed 16 unit development proposed on
Aspen on a one acre parcel of land. He stated the property could have accommodated
19 units on a square footage basis. It is a one -story development with multi-
structures; there are four structures totally, three of which are residential.
He added that the development meets all the requirements of the Code. He then
reviewed the recommended requirements.
Chairman Pope then asked for any public input on the architectural aspects;
there was none.
After discussion, the Chairman ordered the report filed.
Commissioner Hitchen asked the Chairman to review for the public just
what the Commission could do in terms of architectural review. The Chairman stated
that if the property meets all the zoning requirements, the development can take
place. The only thing the Commission has to judge is the architectural rendering,
to make sure that the proposed development is presentable and will be an asset to
the community.
Architectural Review Case No. 76 -129, Grand Avenue and Juniper, Shop and
Office Complex (Lackey) - Director Gallop stated this is a commercial structure
at the corner of Juniper and Grand Avenue, next to the Dairy Queen building. The
building will consist of three offices and two shops. There is parking at the rear
and room for twelve spaces. In order to meet the parking requirements, they are
going to have to reduce the total square footage of the development; the developer
has agreed to this. With this change, the plans meet all requirements of the
district. Commissioner Moots asked if the shops would be retail shops. Director
Gallop replied that they would. They could not be automotive shops, etc. The
building may be five offices instead of three offices and two shops.
Chairman Pope asked for public input on the development plans; there was none.
After further Commission discussion, Chairman Pope ordered the plans filed.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO, 76 -253, 805 DODSON WAY; I1 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX
(AINLEY)
Director Gallop stated that these plans had been before the Commission and
a use permit issued approximately twenty months ago, and the use permit lapsed
before the developers could get financing. The plans are identical to those
originally approved. The development is proposed directly behind the Jade and Onyx
Apartments on Halcyon. .There are two large trees being retained. The building is
pretty much in conformance to the buildings which are on Halcyon. There are eleven
units. Part of the parking and drive will be on the Onyx and Jade property. This
had been excessive before and will now be utilized by the new development.
After being assured by the Planning Director that public hearing for the
proposed use permit had been properly advertised, posted, and property owners
notified, the Chairman opened the public hearing.
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Bill Simpson, 1092 Huston, Grover City, representing the developer, stated
he had no comments to add. He said the plan had already been approved once and
that it meets all the City requirements and codes.
Melia Price, 778 Dodson Way, felt the area was congested with apartment
buildings. Cars park on each side of the street. She said she was strictly
opposed to the proposed development because there were already many apartments
in the area. She felt that the area would become so congested that it wouldn't
be a residential area any more. Chairman Pope stated the property is not zoned
for single- family residential; it is "R -G" Garden Apartment. This zoning allows
this type of development.
There being no further public input, Chairman Pope closed the public hearing.
Chairman Pope asked if the proposed development meets all the requirements
of the original use permit. Director Gallop replied that most of the conditions
are attached to the architectural approval or the building permit. Commissioner
Mathews asked how many units could be built under ideal conditions; Director Gallop
said there could be about 14 -15 units. He noted, however, that it is nearly im-
possible to ever develop property to its highest potential density, due to the
parking requirements, etc.
After further discussion, the following action was taken:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 76 -483 U
RESCLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 76 -253.
On motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Gerrish, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Hitchen, Mathews, Moots, Ries, and
Chairman Pope
None
None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 21st day of December 1976.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 76 -254, 204 ASPEN, GARDEN APARTMENTS (WILLIAMS)
Director Gallop noted that the architectural approval for this development
had been considered by the Commission earlier in the evening. He stated that a
use permit was required, as this is a multi- structure development.
After being assured by Director. Gallop that public hearing for the proposed
use permit had been properly advertised, posted, and property owners notified,
Chairman Pope opened the public hearing.
Paul Porter, 220 Cedar, stated he was against the proposed use permit as
there are already a number of apartments in the area and there is a traffic
problem. He felt this development would just add to the problem.
Fuse Yamoguchi, 1251 Cedar, said she was also against the proposed use
permit. She felt the road was too narrow already. She felt the cars parking
on the road caused a problem, and she expressed a concern over the traffic.
Elizabeth Jackson, 208 Fairview, asked if any of the apartments would be
three bedrooms, as she felt there was a larger demand for this size apartment than
one or two bedroom ones. Director Gallop stated he did not know about this develop-
ment; however, he felt that there were more three bedroom apartments being built
at this time than one or two bedroom ones.
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There being no further public input, Chairman Pope closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mathews pointed out that if this development had been planned
for one structure only, it would not have required a use permit, and could have
,been built without a public hearing. The only reason a hearing is required is that
this is a multi- structure development. He personally felt a multi - structure develop-
ment was more desirable than one big structure. Director Gallop noted that this
has been multiple zoning for a number of years and is just now developing. He
added that curb, gutter, sidewalk, and full street improvements are'not required J
until the property is improved; This meant that in many cases there was
a narrow driveway subject to the properties developing adjacent to it; As the
properties developed and the improvements were put in, the street would be widened.
The property on the other side'of Ash is the City Park and as it develops, it wills
generate traffic alsoY The City will then have to improve their side of the road.
Commissioner Ries stated he was in favor of the development; however, he would
like to see the input on the traffic problems referred to the Parking and Traffic
Commission.
After further discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 76 - 254.
On motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Hitchen, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 21st day of December.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
Chairman Pope noted that the Commission had received a memo from Planning
Director Gallop regarding two Planning Institutes, and Director Gallop asked that
any one wishing to attend contact him so that arrangements could be made.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner. Gerrish stated that he had noted in the City Council minutes
of November 23, that the Council had adopted the revised Land Use Element, and
asked if this was what the Commission had recommended to the Council a while ago.
Director Gallop replied that it was, with one minor change by the Council to the
"P -D" section. This stated that the "P -D" concept would be applied only to the
three larger parcels east of Highway 101, and south of Oak Park Boulevard.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded
by Commissioner Cole, and unanimously carried, the Commission adjourned at 8410 p.m.
ATTES
Secretary
RESOLUTION NO, 76-484 U
Commissioners Cole,
and Chairman Pope
None
None
Gerrish, Hitchen, Mathews, Moots, Ries,
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