PC Minutes 1975-11-04180
Arroyo Grande Planning Commission
November 4, 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 are Planning Director
Gallop, Public Works Director Anderson, and City Administrator Butch.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 21, 1975 were
approved by Chairman Calhoon as prepared.
REFERRAL FROM CITY COUNCIL RE: ABANDONMENT OF THE WESTERLY 7 1 OF GARDEN
ST. BETWEEN IDE ST, AND THE ARROYO GRANDE CREEK (FOWLER)
Planning Director Gallop displayed a map of the property, noting
that the request for abandonment is for 72 feet of an existing 50 foot
easement which was retained for drainage, pedestrian use, and utilities.
He stated that the persons who have purchased the lot would like to build
a duplex, but they need additional room for the structure and for access.
The City has checked with the utility companies, and none have expressed
any interest in the requested abandonment; adequate easement would still
be retained for drainage, etc.
Commissioner Mathews asked if this would create a narrow street;
Director Gallop replied that the street is not existing at this time, with
no future use anticipated, except possibly a pedestrian walkway. The
Planning Director also stated that he wished to request that the property
owners be required to either deed the streambed area to the City or give
an easement to it as part of the conditions of the abandonment.
After further discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 75 -418
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT.
On motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Ries,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Mathews, Moots, Ries,
Sandoval and Chairman Calhoon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of November 1975.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING CASE NO. 75 -89, 354, 362, 370, 378, 382 SOUTH
HALCYON, FROM "R -G" GARDEN APARTMENT TO "P -C" PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL
ZONED DISTRICT (E. JENKINS FOR K. KIRSCHNER).
COMMISSIONER RIES WAS EXCUSED DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
AND IS NOW ABSENT,
Planning Director Gallop referred to a map of the property, noting
that the Arroyo Grande Hospital is directly across the street from the five
parcels involved in the requested zone change. He added that signatures
from all five property owners were on file as petitioning for the proposed
zone change. He stated that the "R -G" and "P -C" Districts are both basically
apartment districts,but the "P -C" District allows combining limited commer-
cial use with the apartments. The requested zone change was to allow for
additional doctors' offices. The property is adjacent to "P -C" zoning.
Upon being assured by Planning Director Gallop that public hearing
for Rezoning Case No. 75 -89 had been duly published, posted, and property
owners notified, Chairman Calhoon declared the public hearing open.
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There being no discussion for.or.against the proposed zone change,
Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
ABSENT: Commissioner Ries
RESOLUTION NO. 75 -419 Z
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AS PRO-
VIDED BY CHAPTER 4 ZONING, ARTICLE 32, OF SAID CODE.
On motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Sandoval,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Mathews, Moots, Sandoval,
and Chairman Calhoon
NOES: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of November 1975.
COMMISSIONER RIES IS NOW PRESENT.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING CASE NO. 75 -86 BRANCH MILL ROAD FROM "A"
AGRICULTURAL TO "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND "R- A -B -3" RESIDENTIAL
AGRICULTURAL ZONED DISTRICTS (CHARLES F. GREENWOOD)
COMMISSIONERS MOOTS AND MATHEWS WERE EXCUSED DUE TO POSSIBLE
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ARE NOW ABSENT.
Planning Director Gallop asked for a change of normal procedure
so that the Public Hearing could be opened first, as Mr. Greenwood had a
request to make of the Commission.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for
Rezoning Case No. 75 -86 had been duly published, posted, and property
owners notified, Chairman Calhoon declared the public hearing open.
Charles Greenwood, 17842 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, California,
the owner and developer of the property, stated that he understood that
there were some objections to the proposed rezoning and development.
Therefore, he asked the Commission for a continuance of the public
hearing in order that the Commission and other interested parties could
have a study session to look at the proposal and try to work out any
problems before making a decision.
On motion by Commissioner Ries, seconded by Commissioner Cole,
and unanimously carried, the Commission agreed to grant a continuance
to allow for a study session at a later date.
COMMISSIONERS MOOTS AND MATHEWS ARE NOW PRESENT.
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After discussion, the Commission agreed to meet in a study session
Monday, December 8 at 7 :30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
David Loomis, 1124 Flora Road, asked if the audience would be
allowed to participate in the study session. Director Gallop replied
that this would be a regular type of meeting, but no minutes would be
kept The developer would lay out his proposals and then everyone would
be given a chance to present his views,
Bill McCann, 428 Tanner Lane, said he believed the matter should be
settled; he felt it had been set and then cancelled at the last minute too
many times.
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SUBDIVISION REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS - TENTATIVE MAP, TRACT NO. 577,
LOOMIS HEIGHTS, NORTHERLY OFF OF LE POINT STREET (JOHN MILLER)
Director Gallop distributed copies of a negative environmental impact
report on the proposed tract, noting that there were 3 "yes" answers in the
report which, as required, were explained in a cover letter. The Director
reviewed the recommendations of the Subdivision Review Board. The Commission
then discussed the recommendations, particularly those dealing with grading,
steepness of the road, and how water would be supplied to the lots.
Mike Woodyard, the Civil Engineer representing the developer,
reviewed some of the aspects of the development plan, noting that it was
planned to minimize scarring. He added that they were in agreement with
all of the Board's recommendations.
After further discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 75 -420
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR
TRACT NO. 577, AND REFERRAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
On motion by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Cole,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution
The Commission then
Impact Report, and after
Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Mathews, Moots, Ries,
Sandoval and Chairman Calhoon
was adopted this 4th day of November 1975.
reviewed the Negative Declaration of Environmental
discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 75 -421 EIR
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION.
On motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Gerrish,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Mathews, Moots, Sandoval
and Chairman Calhoon
NOES: Commissioner Ries
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of November 1975.
REQUEST TO WAIVE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 75 -229 (DENTON ADAMS)
The Planning Director stated that he had a letter of request concerning
Lot Split Case No. 75 -229. Mr. Adams is requesting a waiver from the side-
walk requirement on parcels 1, 3, and 4; he is willing to install the side-
walk on parcel 2 at this time. He is asking that the requirement be deferred
until such a time as a building permit is issued, at which time the drive'a:Ay
locations would be known.
After further discussion, on motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded
by Commissioner Gerrish, and unanimously carried, the Commission agreed to
waive the sidewalk requirement on parcels 1, 3, and 4 until such a time as
building permits are obtained for the parcels.
ANIMALS IN "R-A-B-2" ZONED DISTRICTS - REFERRAL FROM CITY COUNCIL
Director Gallop noted that several months ago the Council asked the Plan-
ning Commission to consider the possibility of permitting livestock on "R-A-B-2"
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lots (20,000 square feet), This request was a result: of the proposed re-
zoning on Tally Ho Road; however, any decision on the matter would affect
all "R- A -B -2" Zoned Districts, The Planning Director had prepared a report
to the Commission which included letters from the City of Paso Robles and
the County Health Department which dealt with their requirements and recom-
mendations, The Director also referred to the - Zoning Ordinance which states
that two animals are allowed by use permit procedure o'. any "R -A" lot which
is 20,000 square feet or larger. Th y are allowed on "R- A -B -3't lots of
40,000 square feet or more without a use permit;
Chairman Calhoon asked for a re of the terms for receiving a use
permit; Director Gallop replied that if someone applies for a use permit,
the Commission must find reason not .o grant the permit; in this case be-
cause the lot did not fulfill the si e requirement; too close to existing
houses, etc.
After further discussion, on .mo
Commissioner Cole, and unanimously c
City Council that the present zoning
"R- A -B -2" Districts.
ATTEST
Secretary
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rried, the Commission recommends to
is adequate with regards to animals in
ADJOURNMENT
Director Gallop requested that the Commission adjourn to a study session
to review the materials presented on Zoning Ordinance and General Plan con-
sistency. There being no further bu iness before the Commission, nn motion
by Commissioner Gerrish, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and unanimously carried,
the Commission adjourned at 8:44 P.M, to a study session-
Chairman
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