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,
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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.
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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