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PC Minutes 1975-04-01Arroyo Grande Planning Commission April 1, 1975 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Calhoon presiding. Present are Commissioners Cole, Miller, Moots, Ries and Sandoval. Commissioner Mathews is absent. Also in attendance are City Admini- strator Butch, City Engineer Garcia, Councilman de Leon and Planning Director Gallop. MINUTE APPROVAL After hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1975 were approved by the Chairman as prepared. REVIEW - ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL, CASE NOS, 75-100 AND 75 -101. Director Gallop reviewed the two Architectural Committee actions. He pointed out that McDonald's Restaurant, to be located on Barnett Street, is a permissive use within the district, and the Committee approved the site and the structure. With reference to the second Committee action, Patio Home Care, Director Gallop advised that the owner, Mr. Mulliner, is increasing the facility by ten bedrooms, and the addition is in keeping with the existing structure. He pointed out that a Use Permit is required in connection with the expansion. filed. There being no further discussion, Chairman Calhoon ordered the reports LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN As a matter of information, Director Gallop advised the Commission that the Land Use Element of the General Plan was adopted by the City Council, with- out change, at their last meeting and is now in effect. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 75 - 233, FREE STANDING SIGN, 410 GRAND AVE., MC DONALD'S RESTAURANT FRANCHISE REALTY). Director Gallop displayed the development plan for the property, advising that the free standing sign would be located in the southwest corner of the property; that the property is commercially zoned, and the sign is within the limits of the district, both as to height and face size. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case No. 75 - 233 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing open. Mr. Martin Polin, 1026 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, stated he owned the property directly across the street from this location, and spoke in favor of the proposed development. Mr. Dick Gardner, McDonald's Corporation, was present and spoke in favor of the Use Permit being granted. Mr. Gardner presented a rendering of the proposed development, advising that the restaur- ant will seat 120 people, and parking spaces provided for 74 cars which should be more than enough for their business. Mr. Eric Sendler, 1310 - 19th Street, inquired as to the hours of oper- ation cif tthe sign, Mr. Jim Scravini, Parish Secretary of St. Barnabas Church, stated he w.s concerned about the aesthetic nature of the sign. No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman ;alhoon declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 75 - 371 U RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 75 - 233. On motion by Commissioner Sandoval, seconded by Commissioner Moots, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES; ,ommissioners Cole, Miller, Moots, Ries, Sandoval and Chairman Calhoon ' NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Mathews The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of April 1975. 127 128 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 4 -1 -75 PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE CASE NO. 75'53 ERECT 5° FENCE ON FRONT PROPERTY LINE RO NT YARD SETBACK TO 1 103 166 SO. ELM STREET JACK SCARBROUGH). AND F Director Gallop advised that this case involves the granting of two variances; 1) the front yard setback, and 2) to allow a fence which exceeds the maximum on the front property line. These conditions were created by the City because of the need of widening Elm Street for the public safety, in that this house was fairly close to the old street, and when the new right-of-way was established, the fence was necessary to protect this individual's front yard and privacy. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Variance Case No. 75 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing open. There being no discussion for or against the proposed Variance, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed. taken: After a brief discussion by the Commission, the following action was RESOLUTION NO. 75 - 372 V RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CF THE °.9TY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE, CASE NO. 75 On motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Cole, Miller, Moots, Ries, Sandoval and Chairman Calhoon NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Mathews The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of April 1975. Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE CASE NO. 75 - REDUCTION OF FRONT YARD SETBACK 508 AND 512 LE POINT STREET (STICKLER). Director Gallop reviewed some of the problems involved, stating that two building permits were issued for singly family homes on hillside property. The original plans provided for a joint driveway, which was allowed in order to minimize the cut on the hillside. After the construction was underway, it was determined that the construction was approximately 3' higher than the elevation on the plans which were approved. This 3' difference then made it impossible to use the garages at that grade because of the increased elevation The owner worked with the City in an effort to resolve the problem in some manner, which finally resulted in Mr. Stickler signing a recorded covenant agreeing to remove the encroachment from the public right -of -way upon 30 days written notice. Said covenant would go with the land and could be exercised on the part of the City at any time. Director Gallop further advised that the carports are now set on the front property line, so that there is no encroachment into the public right - of - way, however, there is no front yard setback either. There are 32° in back of the present garage area to the existing block wall. At one time, it was recommended that the garage be moved back further into the hill, but there was concern on the part of the builder that if the hill were cut too deep, it would not support the two houses. The feeling now is that the hill would support the two houses. Director Gallop briefed the Commission on the conditions for grant- ing a variance, i.e., the conditions on these lots which would justify grant- ing of a variance .. could be topography, shape, size, etc; financial consider- ation is not a basis for granting a variance. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Variance Case No. 75 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing open. Mr. T. G. Hawthorne, 616 Coolidge Dr., Oceano, was present and stated he owned the property adjacent to the property being discussed, and he had no objection to the requested variance. Mr. Don Stickler, 770 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, owner of the property, reviewed the problem, stating that 1 1 Arroyo Grande Planning - Commission, 4 - l 75 l.Crc.to �t ::.QF: ricinnin Wnuni»ivi,, �W..,, he has had some c r ees ke, of t FB er_ty gRg . f e gFg a is owed ba o a (. C.�f'e. C�KY� UI l�� �, O�JC, S c�fl`� , the �u, 1�� ilivv�u v7G any further t an it is nod, t he houses gu.d ERN E180,: He s tated this was the only way they r salv the homes and snake them livable. Mrs. Dorothy Rector, 545 Le Point Street, inquired if Mr. Stickler would have to cut back his driveway, if the rest of the driveways would have to follow. Mr. Jack English, 521 Le Point Street, stated he was concerned about the public safety on this lot, and requested that the builder go back to his original building plan. Mrs. Stinson, 562 Le Point Street, inquired if there had been a change in the building code because of the change of building inspectors. Director Gallop advised that the building code has nothing to do with this particular problem. Mr. Grant Lane, 524 Le Point Street, advised he owns the property east of the property in question, and inquired if the variance would have any effect on his property with regard to the driveway. Mr. Lane was assured that the action would not effect him. Mrs. Rector inquired if this would set a precedence for other property in the area. Director Gallop advised that the granting of a Variance should not set a precedence, as each case is considered as an individual problem. There being no further discussion for or against the proposed Variance, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed. Director Gallop pointed out that the structures were built by Mr. Stickler's contractor and were not built at the approved elevation. He advised that the City is not responsible for surveying and determining proper elevations. Mr. Gallop stated that he was completely unaware that cores had been made of this area, and that he would be interested in seeing these core tests before a decision is made, to determine if there is any possibility of moving the garage wall back. With regard to the sight distance problem, Director Gallop stated it was his feeling that every driveway in the area has a sight distance problem. City Engineer Garcia advised that pushing the garage back without cutting the hill down would not help the sight problem at all. Director Gallop suggested that the alternatives be mitred before any decision is made by the Commission. After discu §sion gn motion b Ggmmissigner Cole, seconded by Commissioner- Ries and URARimgusiy Earried the matter vgs set a to be continued at the ne *t regular meeting; ADJOURNMENT There being ne further- business before the Cemmission on motion Commissioner- Moots, seeended by Commissioner §andevai and unanimgusly Earrigd the meeting was adjeurned at 9.03 g ATTEST; y � p ,Z° S ecrets r-y. 129