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PC Minutes 1975-06-03142 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission June 3, 1975 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commi.ssi_on met in regular session with Chairman Calhoon presiding, Present are Commissioners Cole, Mathews, Ries.. and Sandoval. Commissioner Moots is absent One vacancy exists on the Commission. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch, Councilman de Leon and Planning Director Gallop_ MINUTE APPROVAL Upon hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 1975 were approved by the Chairman as prepared. NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON ANDERSON PROPERTY, BETWEEN SHORT AND BRIDGE STREETS, AND PURCHASE APPROVAL, Director Gallop referred to a map to show the location of the Ander- son Property.., He pointed out that it is adjacent to the new parking lot between Short and Mason Street, south of the alley, The high property would be used for off - street parking and the low portion for streambed area Both uses are encompassed in various elements of the General Pl.an., Director Gallop also pointed out that it originally was planned to make 30 parking spaces on the property, but it now appeared that there could be more, Commissioner Cole inquired if anyone would be displaced by this iurchase, since some people were living on that property. Director Gallop replied that the City would be purchasing the property on a lease- purchase basis, and that the persons living on the property would be gradually re- ; :oved, over a period of five years. .Chairman Calhoon asked if the City just furnished this property: Director Gallop said that the merchants purchase the property through the Assessment District, After discussion, the following action was taken RESOLUTION NO, 75 - 385 EIR RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ACCEPTING THE NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION. On motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES Commissioners Cole, Mathews, Ries, Sandoval and Chairman . Calhoon NOES None ABSENT: Commissioner Moots The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of June 1975: Director Gallop advised that any purchase of public property must be approved by the Planning Commission prior to City Council action. On motion by Commissioner Sandoval, seconded by Commissioner Ries, and unanimously carried, that the purchase of the Anderson Property be recommended to City Council for off - street parking and streambed park use. APPOINTMENT OF NEW PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY Director Gallop asked that the Planning Commission appoint a new secretary to replace Mrs. Pearl Phinney in order to keep the minutes up- to -date. After a brief discussion, on motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Ries, and unanimously carried, that Mrs, Carol Bento be appointed as Planning Commission Secretary, effective this date, Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 6 - - Page 2 APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMISSIONER TO COASTAL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL Director Gallop requested that a recommendation be made to City Council to replace Commissioner Miller on the Coastal Valley Planning Council, Commissioner Mathews volunteered to be the replacement. On motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Sandoval, and unanimously carried, that Commissioner Mathews be recommended to City Council as representative to the Coastal Valley Planning Council. HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE Director Gallop referred to the Preliminary Housing Element of the General Plan that was given to the Commissioners for study and noted that it is the last legislatively required element of the General Plan, pre- viously adopted, which needs updating, Other elements are being prepared, but they are for the City's own use. He suggested that possibly a study meeting could be held after the next Planning Commission meeting if time allows. PUBLIC HEARING - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE Director Gallop advised that the original Central Business District Element was the first element of the General Plan adopted in 1965 and 1966. It was reviewed and readopted in 1970. He noted that the Land Use, Central Business District and Circulation Elements will be published together when all are approved. He pointed out that the Plan does not present anything new over what was originally proposed. It is more just a review of what has happened and an extension of what will happen in the future. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for the Central Business District Element of the General Plan had been duly published, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing open, Mr, Chester Porter, 413 California Avenue, asked what the Element involved in the way of parking, particularly south of the Creek. Mr. Gallop advised that south of the Creek is not in the Assessment District and re- presents five parking spaces for every 1000 square feet of structure. North of the Creek, which is in the Assessment District, will have three parking spaces for every 1000 square feet of structure. Mr. Porter asked aL.c!At the passibility of buildings being built closer to the Creek than indicated in the Element.. Mr. Gallop said this was a possibility, but any new buildings would have to fall into the general concept of the plan., Mrs. Peggy Porter, a member of the Parking Advisory Board, stated that the Downtown Merchants Board had discussed the Element at its meeting of June 1 and she had told everyone about the Planning Commission meeting. The Board reviewed the Element and there were very few questions and no one approached her with any comments on the matter, There being no further discussion for or against the Central Business District Element, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed. After discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO, 75 - 386 G RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE REVISED AND UPDATED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN On motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and by the following roll call vote, to wit AYES: Commissioners Cole, Mathews, Ries, Sandoval, and'Chairman Calhoon NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Moots The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of June 1975. 143 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 6 - Page 3 REQUEST TO ALLOW LIGHT WAREHOUSING AND WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION, INCLUDING CARETAKER'S QUARTERS IN ''H -S" HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT AND "P -M" PLANNED INDUSTRIAL. DISTRICT,;, Director Gallop requested the Commission consider a request from Mr, C, H. Hutcherson, P, 0... Box 548, Hermosa Beach, to allow light ware- housing and wholesale distribution, including caretaker's quarters, in a "H -S" Highway Service District and "P -M" Planned Industrial District. On motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Sandoval, and unanimously carried, to consider the matter. ..Director Gallop referred to the Zoning Ordinance for the two zones, and pointed out that this type of use was anticipated but not spelled out specifically in these terms, After discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION 75 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DETERMINING THAT A LIGHT WAREHOUSING AND WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS, WITH CARETAKER'S QUARTERS, IS PERMISSIVE IN A "P-M" PLANNED INDUSTRIAL ZONED DISTRICT AND "H -S" HIGHWAY SERVICE ZONED DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO USE PERMIT PROCEDURE. On motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Ries, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Cole, Mathews, Ries, Sandoval and Chairman Ca l Noon NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Moots RE VEST FOR ABSENCE FROM JUNE 17 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Commissioner Sandoval requested approval from the Planning Commission for his absence from the June 17 meeting of the Planning Commission. On motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and unani- mous1y carried, that Commissioner Sandoval be absent from the June 17 Planning Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Ries, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P,M, ATTEST: , /(/L6 XC Secretary Chairman