PC Minutes 1975-12-08188
Arroyo Grande Planning Commission
December 8, 1975
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in a study session
with Chairman Calhoon presiding. Present are Commissioners Cole,
Gerrish, Mathews, Ries, and Sandoval. Commissioner Moots is absent,
Also present are Public Works Director Anderson, City Engineer
Garcia, City Administrator Butch, and Planning Director Gallop.
The Chairman stated that the meeting was for the purpose
of discussing ideas and suggestions concerning the requested zone
change forCharles F. Greenwood on Branch Mill Road,
Mr. Greenwood discussed the background of the property,
including the old Tentative Map, his acquisition of the property,
and what had taken place since he had acquired it insofar as zone
changes and development plans, He also displayed six "idea" maps,
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none of which are precise proposals insofar as Tentative Map con-
figurations or'density..
Mr. Greenwood stated that he was looking for guidance from
the Commission..' He indicated that he anticipated putting approxi-
mately 10 -12 acres of prime agricultural land into an Agricultural
Preserve statixs and deeding 4.5 acres or more to the City in the:
streambed area for park purposes,
After his presentation, the Chairman opened the matter to
the audience, . 'A number of questions were raised concerning "horse
lot" development; Branch Mill Road improvements, including -
safety insofar as pedestrian and bike usage is concerned; drainage
of the new development and so forth.
The various Commission members posed questions of Mr. Greenwood
and Mr. Blaser; the proposed developer; they also inquired of the staff
if Branch Mill - Road could adequately handle present traffic and'future
traffic from the proposed development; They also inquired as to whether
the sewers. had adequate capacity for additional development and if there
was sufficient water available. Director Anderson assured the member
that both were adequate to handle the proposed development.
After some general discussion, on a motion by Commissioner Cole,
seconded by Commissioner Mathews, and unanimously carried, the ragular
meeting of December 16 was canccilee. and this meeting was: adjourned at
8:30 P>
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Pla ning Director % Chairman