PC Minutes 1975-10-07Arroyo Grande Planning Commission
October 7, 1975
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman
Calhoon presiding. Present are Commissioners Gerrish, Mathews, Moots, Cole,'Ries,
and Sandoval. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch, Planning Director
Gallop, Public Works Director Anderson, and Councilmen Millis and de Leon.:
MINUTE APPROVAL
Mrs..Darrell Stinson questioned the number of signatures shown in the
minutes of September 16, 1975 for the petition presented to the Commission by
Mike Miner; she said she believed that Mr. Miner had said he had fifteen (15)
signatures, but the minutes showed twenty -five (25). Mrs, Stinson also questioned
the number of persons shown as having signed her petition and being present at the
meeting, She stated there were six present, not five as shown. There being no
further additions or corrections, the minutes of September 16 and October T were
approved as prepared, pending a check on the amount of signatures on said 'Petition._
A later check revealed there were twenty -five (25) signatures on Mr, Miner's,peti-
tion as originally stated in the minutes.
STICKLER VARIANCE MATTER
Director Gallop stated that public hearing had been reset on the requested
Variance for October 21, 1975, at the regular Planning Commission meeting,
REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIONS - LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 75 -221 1071 FAIR OAKS AVENUE
THOMAS T, & PAULINE M. WOODRUFF LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 75 -225 290 SPRUCE BOB
SHIGENAKA)
Director Gallop stated that the Commission had received copies of the.
Committee reports for their review. After a brief discussion, the reports were
ordered filed..
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - PROPOSED GRADING PLAN PORTION OF
LOT 75 OF STRATTON'S SURVEY OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH PROPERTY WEST BRANCH STREET
AND WESLEY AVENUE (CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE).
Director Gallop stated this was a Negative Declaration for the property
where the old Catholic Church and Parsonage used to stand; all the buildings have
been removed; and the Negative Declaration is for the grading. He added that there
are three trees on the property that are proposed for possible saving. He, stated
that he had a letter from Mr. Kuden, the developer, which stated that it was their
. intention to preserve the trees. The Director said that the trees may be kept in
their present location or they may be moved to another Location on the property.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 75-406 EIR
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
DECLARATION.
On motion by Commissioner Ries, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, 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 7th day of October 1975.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING CASE NO. 75-86 BRANCH MILL ROAD, FROM "A" AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT TO "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CHARLES F. GREENWOOD):
The Director stated that h.e,had a letter on file requesting that the public
hearing be postponed until a later date; therefore, the matter was not heard.
PUBLIC HEARING - .REZONING CASE NO 75 -8 :; STAGECOACH ROAD FROM "R-A -B -3" RESIDENTIAL
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO "R- A -B-1" RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (LEMON).
Director Gallop pointed out the property on a map, noting that it is northerly
of Rosewood and westerly of Pearwood, and consists of approximately five (5) acres.
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He stated that the owner of the main piece of property had petitioned for the zone
change; the owners of the other two small pieces of property involved had not. He
also stated that at the Wednesday night study session, he neglected to point out
to the Commission that a zone change is not necessarily followed immediately by a
subdivision. If a subdivision is proposed, then the matter must come back into
the Planning Commission for its approval, as well as the City Council, before the
subdivision map can be recorded.
Upon being assured by the Planning Director that public hearing for Re-
zoning Case No. 75-87 had been duly published, posted, and property owners notified,
Chairman Calhoon declared the public hearing open.
Ella Honeycutt, 560 Oak Hill Road, stated she had a petition with approxi-
mately forty (40) signatures on it, which stated that they were concerned about the
zone change because of increased traffic, the impact on the schools, increased cost
of municipal services, protection of the hillside, etc.; however, the petition was
not filed with the Secretary. She asked if an Environmental Impact Study had been
made yet. The Planning Director replied that this step usually followed approval
of the zone change by the Planning Commission, but before it went before the City
Council.
Mrs, Honeycutt referred to the General Plan in regard to "steep slopes"
and said she believed the hill fit this description. She also expressed concern
over the road conditions, water problems, etc. She then referred to a letter ad-
dressed to the Planning Commission from Robert Hoagland, Superintendent of the
Lucia Mar School District, with regard to the overcrowded schools. The Commission
was not in receipt of this letter, however. After she was finished discussing the
letter, she presented a copy to the Chairman.
Danny Farnsworth, 148 Rosewood, stated he had two major objections to the
proposed rezoning: (1) the juvenile delinquency problem existing in the area be-
cause the children have no place to play; and (2) drainage problems if the hill is
dug up.
James Grimes, 145 Rosewood, also expressed concern over the drainage prob-
lems and the steepness of the hill, as well as the problem of the children playing
in the streets,
Harvey Harris, 134 Rosewood, said he believed that a park should be proposed
and money appropriated before a development goes in.
Richard Lemon, owner of the subject property, referred to a map (Exhibit A)
of the property that he presented to the Commission, noting that the property is
surrounded by "R -1" zoning on three (3) sides. He stated that he wished to build
his own home on Parcel 1, as well as plant avocado trees on the property. He wished
to sell Parcels 3 and 4 to develop capital so that he could build Parcel 1 as planned.
Mr, Farnsworth asked if just Parcels 3 and 4 could be rezoned. Director
Gallop stated that the Commission could reduce the size of the property being re-
zoned or could make the rezoning more restrictive than that being requested. Mr.
Lemon suggested leaving Parcel 1 as "R- A -B -3" and rezoning the other three (3) to
"R-A -B -1 ", The Director said he could not recommend this as it would create ''spot
zoning".
Paul Sturges, 201 Alder, who had worked with Mr, Lemon on the maps, asked if
an open space area could be designated so spot zoning would be avoided.
Fred Strong, representing Citizens for Environmental Balance and Economic Stability
stated his group represented approximately 250 -300 people in Arroyo Grande, and that
they did not support or oppose any individual development, He asked that the Com-
mission keep in mind the total picture when they decide on any rezoning. He re-
ferred to a booklet he passed out published by the California Department of Housing
and Community Development which discussed number of households versus population.
Joe Adorno, 595 Crown Hill, asked that the Commission go out and check the
property before making a decision.
Bill McCann, 428 Tanner Lane, asked how many of the Commissioners had looked
at the property. Six of them stated that they had.
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There being no further discussion for or against the proposed zone change,
Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed,
Commissioner. Cole asked if Mr. Lemon could build on his property and plant
the trees as the zoning presently stands, Director Gallop replied that he could,
Commissioner Gerrish asked how many potential lots were involved. The Director said
that there could not be a set figure given at this time due to a controlling point
in the Subdivision Ordinance, but he would estimate ten to twelve maximum, including
the existing, Commissioner Gerrish inquired about the height of the hill; Director
Anderson replied that it is about 250 feet high,
Commissioner Mathews asked if Parcel 1 was designated open space could Mr,
Lemon still build his home.. Director Gallop replied that there was no way the parcel
could be designated open space until a request comes in to develop.
Mr, Lemon stated that he would accept Parcel 1 as "R- A -B -3" and Parcels 2,
3, 4 as "R A -B -1 ", Director Gallop again stated that this could not be done because
it caused spot zoning; however, he said that Parcels 3 and 4 could be rezoned to
"R -1" and the rest left at "R- A -B -3 ". The "R -1" rezoning would be allowed because
it was more restrictive than the zoning being requested. He also suggested the re-
zoning be denied without prejudice to allow refiling at a later date.
.After discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO, 75 -407 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
PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 4 ZONING, ARTICLE 32, OF SAID CODE,.
On motion by Commissioner Ries, seconded by Commissioner Sandoval, 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 7th day of October 1975.
PUBLIC HEARING REZONING CASE NO. 75- 88,,615 MYRTLE STREET, FROM "R- A -B -1" .,
RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SDENTON V. AND MARY ADAMS)
The Director pointed out the proposed property on a map, noting that this
is a very irregular piece of property.
After being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Rezoning Case
No.,75- 88'had been duly published,- posted, and property owners. notified, Chairman
Calhoon declared the public hearing open
Ken Berryhill, 610 Myrtle, stated that he was in favor of the propos.ed.re -_,
zoning and that he believed it conformed with surrounding zoning. Jack Mallory;
319 Noguera, and Sam Taylor, 606 Myrtle, also stated they were in favor of the
rezoning,
There being no further discussion for or against the proposed rezoning,
Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed.
Commissioner Ries asked how much money this property would generate in park
funds Director Gallop answered about $75 -per lot.
Aft ®r a brief discussion .the following action was taken;
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on motion Commissioner. Gerrish'; "seconded by Commissioner'Co1e, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:'
None
None
the foregoing Resolution was
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE'NO., 75- 239,`TO ALLOW FOR A FREE STANDING SIGN FOR
7-11 STORE 117 SOUTH HALCYON (SOUTHLAND CORPORATION)
COMMISSIONER GERRISH WAS EXCUSED BECAUSE OF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
AND IS NOW ABSENT,
Director Gallop presented the Commission with a copy of a typical 7-11 logo
sign and reviewed the Use Permit request„ He recommended that if approved, certain
conditions should be required as notedin the Staff Report the sign be interiorly
illuminated and the"electric'services be placed underground; the sign not to encroach
on public right ''way; nbr overhang any driveway area ;'to be located in a landscaped
area as noted on the plans and to be built accordingly.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case
No, 75 -239 had been duly published, posted, and property owners notified, Chairman
Calhoon declared the public hearing open,
Norm Winslow, representing the 7-11 Store, asked for clarification of the
recommended conditions, and Planning Director Gallop reviewed them for the Commission
and the petitioner,
There being no further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit,
Chaj -xman Calhoon declared the public hearing closed.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
' ' On by ommi.ssioner Ries, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
None
RESOLUTION NO, 75 -408 Z
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMI.SSION•OF THE CITY OF''
`ARROYO'GRANDE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT-
To THE MUNICIPAL CODE'OF'TH.E CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AS
'PROVIDED'BY`CHAPTER 4`ZONING,'ARTICLE 32; OF SAID CODE.`
Commissioners' Cole, "Gerrish, Mathews, Moots, Ries, Sandoval
and' Chairman Calhoon
adopted this 7th day of October 1975,
RESOLUTION NO. 75 -409 U
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 75-239.
Commissioners Cole, Mathews, Moots, Ries, Sandoval, and
Chairman Calhoon
Commissioner Gerrish
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 7th day of October 1975,
COMMISSIONER GERRISH IS NOW PRESENT.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO, 75 -240 TO ALLOW FOR A FRE STANDING SIGN FOR
MEDIC4L BUILDING, 336 SOUTH HALCYON (HALCYON MEDICAL GROUP, INC.)
Director Gallop displayed a plan for the proposed sign, noting that it re-
quires a use permit because it is eighteen (18 ") inches too long and has exterior
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lighting, He recommended that if granted, the conditions listed on the Staff Report
be required: that the sign. be constructed and iocatedcompl.eteiy in keeping with the
plans on file; the electric service be placed. underground,
After being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit
Case No 75 -240 had been duly published, posted, and property owners notified,' Chair-
man Calhoon declared the public hearing open,
Doctor Rice, representing the Halcyon Medical Group, stated that the sign had
been redesigned three times to try and comply with the district's requirement;'''how-
ever, his partner's name was too long to fit.
J. Wright, 1539 Sierra, expressed concern over the exterior lighting.
There being no further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit,
Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 75 -410 U
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 75 -240,
On motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Gerrish, 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 7th day of October 1975,
PUB LIC_yiEAR - USE PERMIT CASE NO, 75 -241 TO ALLOW FOR A DAY CENTER FOR HIGH
FUNCTIONING HANDICAPPED ADULTS 410 EAST BRRANCH FUNCTIONAL LIVING, INC.)
Director Gallop reviewed the requested Use Permit, noting that the basic
use is permissive in a light - industrial zoned district; however, the school portion
requires the Use Permit,
AYES:
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case
No 75-241 had been duly published, posted, and property owners notified, Chairman
Calhoon declared the public hearing open.
Larry Steffan, Director of the Functional Living Program, said he believed
there was a need in the community to serve handicapped people, and that he hoped
the program would be an asset to the community.
There being no further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit,
Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed..
Commissioner Moots inquired as to how many persons they planned on. Mr.
Steffan replied that by June 1976 perhaps thirty -five (35); however to start not
more than fifteen (15), After a discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 75 -41.1 U
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO..75 -241,
On motion by Commissioner Ries, seconded by Commissioner Sandoval, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Mathews, Moots, Ries, Sandoval
and Chairman Calhoon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 7th day of October 1975.
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PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENT. TO THE ZON'IN'G ORDINANCE TO CREATE A "-P" y .,
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT
Director Gallop stated that there had been .a request some time ago to
create a " -P" Agricultural Preserve District, whereby farmers can put truely
agricultural land into a preserve status. The Williamson Act made this possible;
however, it was first necessary to rewrite the 'Land Use Element of the General
Plan to allow the City to amend the Zoning Ordinance accordingly. He stated that
it would be necessary to adopt a policy statement setting out how the contracts are
to be. created and carried out, He added that the proposed amendment recommended a
minimum of ten (10) acres, one or more ownerships, and a minimum ten -year (10)
contract period. When the contract is signed, the owner cannot do anything but
farm the land as he had during the past five (5) years. The Director noted that
the. " -P" override is actually a combining district with an "A" zoned district.
The property is then taxed on its production, rather than on its land value. The
State automatically reimburses the governmental agency for the tax money lost in
this matter.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for the proposed
" -P" Agricultural Preserve District had been duly published, Chairman Calhoon de-
clared the public hearing open.
Ken Bruce, representing Wilma Dixson and family of Branch Mill Road, stated
that it had been a long time since they had requested the preserve's creation, and
urged action. He said he had only one concern, that the State statutes require an
Environmental Impact Report on all amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
There being no further discussion for or against the proposed " -P" District,
Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed.
Director Gallop stated that normally Environmental Impact Reports are not
required or prepared until after Commission action and before the City Council
hears the matter.
Commissioner Ries inquired if the County 'had•incurred any problems with their
program. Director Gallop replied that they had revised their Ordinance and policy
on three occasions, and that the proposed district is based on their current thinking.
He •added that the information had been sent to the City Attorney, as are all con-
tracts, for his review.
After a brief discussion., the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION N0. 75 -412 Z
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT
TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 24 G. S.
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On motion by Commissioner Moots, seconded by Commissioner Sandoval, 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 7th day of October 1975,
REQUEST FOR USE OF "OPTIONAL DESIGN STANDARDS" JOHN MILLER
Director Gallop displayed a map of the subject property and referred to the
Zoning Ordinance in regards to the "Optional Design Standards". He stated that this
property is zoned "R-A -B -3" and the Standards would not give Mr. Miller the right to
build more sites than are allowed in any "R-A - -3" district. He added that there
will be some small lots and some larger lots, and that this type of development would
minimize cut and fill and take advantage of the topography. He added that the map
that was displayed was in error, in that Lot 27 was to be omitted, and Lot 28 was to
be renumbered, to Lot 27.
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� Commissioner Ries asked if the matter
Commissioner Ries, seconded by C
carried 'le hearing was opened to the public
corrected Jtatemen.t made that the smallest
it would be one -half acre in size,
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could be opened up for public opinion.
cmmissioner. Mathews, and unanimously
. John Miller, owner of the property,
lot would be 20,000 sq., ft. He said
Chuck Fellows, 240 Tally H:o, asked if park land Would have to be set aside,
Director Gallop replied that either park land would be set aside, or•a fee'would be
J paid in its place.
Joe Adorno, 595 Crown Hill, asked why a fee would be asked instead of the
park land , The Director replied that this is done if the property in question is
not suitable for park land use.
Bill Langworthy, Printz Road, asked if these Standards were like a Combining
District, in that they allowed livestock and everything else allowed and restricted
in a normal "R- A -B -3" District. The Director replied that this was correct.
Ray Simmons, 150 Tally Ho Road, asked for clarification on the cut easement
along Tally Ho Road, and on the lot sizes involved.
Caroline Moffatt, Oak. Park Road, said she believed the plan was a very prac-
tical one and asked when the development was going to begin.
There being no further discussion for or against the proposed "Optional
Design Standards ", Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed.
After discussion, the following action was taken:
AYES:
NOES:
RESOLUTION NO, 75 -413 O.D.
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING "OPTIONAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT
STANDARDS" TO TRACT #577.
On motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
ABSENT: None
Commissioners Cole, Gerrish, Mathews, Moots, Ries, Sandoval
and Chairman Calhoon
None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 7th day of October 1975.
TALLY HO ESTATES REFERRAL FROM CITY COUNCIL
Director Gallop stated that this was a referral from the City Council
regarding a zone change recommendation. made by the Planning Commission at their
last meeting. They had recommended a zone change from "R- A -B -3" to "R- A- B -1';;
Administrator Butch stated that the Council wanted to know the feasibility of
"R- A -B -2" zoning instead, They also wanted a report on the cost of development
on each type of zoning. He stated they had also expressed concern over the con-
dition of the road from Le Point to Tally Ho Road. He said the attorney advised
that the matter must be brought back to the Council by October 28.
Robert Caring, part owner of the development, presented the Commission
with a set of cost estimates, which he then. discussed.
After discussion, on motion. by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner
Mathews, and carried, the Commission restated its previous recommendation of re-
zoning from "R- A -B -3" to "R- A -B -1 ",
Administrator Butch added that the City Council had wondered.about the
possibility of amending the "B -2" district to allow animals similar'to those`
allowed in the "3 district. Director Gallop warned that an amendment such
as this would affect all "B -2" areas, not just one in particular, and requested
the Commission to consider this matter at a later study meeting, which was ac=
ceptable to the Commission.
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DISCUSSION ABOUT CHANGING MEETING TIME
The Commission discussed the possibility of changing the meeting time, as
needed, to 7:00 P.M. to allow for ane'ka.lf hour study session before the .regular
meeting begins, with the study session to show on the agenda. Director Gallop noted
that the mailing schedule is being changed so that long agendas would be mailed on
Wednesday night. This would enable the press to be aware of any impending study
session, On • motion -by: Commissioner Sandoval, seconded by Commissioner Gerrish, and
unanimously carried, the Commission agreed to meet in study session, as needed, one-
half hour prior to the regular meeting time.
REQUEST, TO BE ABSENT. ,:.
Commissioner Cole requested permission to be absent f the next Commission
meeting, as she plans to be out of - state. On motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded
by; Comm iss and carried, that Commissioner Cole be absent from
the .Commission meeting of October .21, 1975.
ADJOURNMENT
,,,There being . business before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner
Moots, seconded by Commissioner Sandoval, and unanimously carried, .the .meetlng was ad-
-
journed at 10:19 P.M,
ATTEST.
Secretary
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Chairman