PC Minutes 1975-11-18184
Arroyo Grande•Planning Commission
November 18, 1975
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission. met in regular session
with Chairman. Calhoon. presiding. Present are Commissioners.Cole,
Gerrish, Mathews, Moots, Ries, and Sandoval., Also present is Planning
Director Gallop,
MINJTE APPROVAL
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 4, 1975 were
approved as prepared by Chairman Calhoon,
CONSIDERATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL
Director Gallop stated that several years ago the State
Legislature passed a requirement that every city's zoning plan
and map be in compliance with their Land Use Plan. He added that
they asked for consistency, and this term had caused considerable
problems and discussion. He noted that he had attended a conference
last summer where one of the speakers was a co- author of the legisla-
tion and that he had had tapes of this speech transcribed and copies
distributed to the Commission, In the speech, it was indicated that
the word "consistency" is meant to indicate that the Zoning Map is
compatible, rather than consistent; the words are more or less inter-
changeable. Therefore, they would be consistent so long as the zoning
did not allow heavier land use or impact than the Land Use Plan in-
dicated,
The Director then reviewed the Zoning Map, noting various
changes which have taken place over the years_ He noted that the
boundaries in the Land Use Plan must have some flexibility; the
lines should not be considered permanent. Be also noted that the
"C -N" Districts are floating districts until such a time as they
are actually zoned. All they indicate in the Land Use Plan. is the
projected need for this type of development.
' Commissioner Mathews asked if an individual requested a zone
change that was compatible with the Land Use Plan and the City denied
the request, could that individual sue., Director Gallop stated that
this was basically true; however, a requested zone change that was
compatible could conceivably be denied for several reasons, such as
availability of public services, need, etc..
Bill McCann, 428 Tanner•Lane, asked that the Commission change
the Land Use Element to match the present zoning to protect the City
in the interim period while the courts make a decision on a lawsuit
concerning a previous rezoning request. He stated that he felt the
City may have other problems similar to this in the future, and that
they should make the Land Use Plan and the Zoning Map identical in
order to protect themselves, Director Gallop replied that state law
required that they be different; the Land Use Plan is a projection
over a twenty year period„
Joe Moore, 200 Nelson, asked that the resolution state that
this is a twenty year framework; the Director replied that this is
already stated in the Land Use Plan,. After further discussion, the
following action was taken.:
RESOLUTION NO. 75 -422
On motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Sandoval,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DETERMINING THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE
IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN,
Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Mathews, Moots, Ries,
Sandoval and Chairman Calhoon
None
None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 18th day of November, 1975.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Director Gallop requested a study session following the next
meeting, dependent upon agenda items, to discuss correct Commission
procedure and conduct during meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further 'business before the Commission, on motion
by Commissioner. Moots, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, and unanimously
carried, . the Commission adjourned at 8:41 P.M.
ATTEST:
Secretary Chairman
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