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PC Minutes 1974-10-15Arroyo Grande Planning Commission October 15, 1974 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Calhoon presiding, Present are Commissioners Mathews, Miller, Moots, Ries .and Sandoval. Commissioner Cole is absent. Also in attendance are Councilmen Spierling and Mayor Talley, City Administrator Butch, and Planning Director Gallop, MINUTE APPROVAL Upon hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meet - ing of October 1, 1974 were approved by the Chairman .ass prepared, REVIEW -LOT SPLIT COMMITTEE ACTIONS Director Gallop advised that one of the Lot Split Committee actions has been appealed as per the letter dated October 7, 1974, from Mr. Polin, copy of which was sent to the Commission with the agenda material. He advised the lot split deals with lease map, and it is primarily corner property with frontage on Elm Street and The Pike. He noted that the petitioner has requested that the Lot Split Committee recommendation of sidewalks being required both on The Pike and Elm Street frontages be amended to read only The Pike. Director Gallop stated it was his feeling that the sidewalk on The Pike is a necessity in that there are a number of youngsters walking in the street to school and to the grocery store from the subdivision and that sidewalks on Elm Street would be required in connection with any development under our ordinances. He advised that Mr. Polin had recognized the need for sidewalks on The Pike frontage, but felt it would be less of a hardship to install side- walks on Elm Street when that side of the property is developed instead of having to break out the nearly new sidewalks to put in the driveways. After discussion, the following action was taken: On motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Ries, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Mathews, Miller, Moots, Ries, Sandoval and Chairman Calhoon. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Cole. The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 15th day of October, 1974. There being no action required on Lot Split Case Nos. 74 -206 and 74 -207, Chairman Calhoun declared the reports accepted by the Commission, TENTATIVE MAP - TRACT #541 - "CORBETT PARK" Director Gallop reviewed that after considering the original request, the petitioner is now requesting that the local street cul -de -sac be considered for dedication as a public street rather than being a private street. In view of the requested changes, Director Gallop outlined the following amendments to the Subdivision Review Board Recommendations, dated September 26, 1974: RESOLUTION NO, 74-346 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING MINOR SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE ACTION, CASE NO, 74 -208. Under Public Works and Engineering requirements, Items 1 and 2 be com- bined and amended to require that the cul-de-sac would be accepted as a public right-of-way with improvements to City Public Works Department specifications. This may require some additional improvements. The other item would be the addition of Item No. 6 under Planning Depart- ment requirements that Corral Way be noted as Corral Place. Other than the above changes, Director Gallop advised that the report would stand as originally submitted. 97 9r Planning Commission m 10/15/74 - Page 2 Director Gallop further advised that the requirements of the subdivision were such that the petitioner felt that the requirement of a public sewer serving these large lots would warrant getting two additional lots from the development, These lots would still meet the one acre zoning on t;h.e property, and would give the developer one additional lot on the top of the cul -de -sac, and one additional lot on Corbett Canyon Road. He indicated the Staff had no objection to this proposal. In answer to Commissioner Riess' question as to the reason for the change from a private street to a public 'right-of-way,. Director Gallop explained it 'was primarily a matter of responsibility of development and maintenance, and that if it becomes a separate parcel and eventually reverts to the State, then the City eventually becomes involved in one way or the other. After further discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO, 74-347 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION' OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TRACT NO, 541, "CGRBETT PARK ", AND REFERRAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, On motion by Commissione'r. Mathews, seconded by Commissioner. Sandoval, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Mathews, Miller, Moots, Ries, Sandoval and Chairman Calhoon. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Cole. The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 15t:h day of October, 1974. PUBLIC HEARING 61 PRE-ZONING CASE NO, 74 -76 , WOODLAND DRIVE, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ZONE TO R-1 SINGLE FAMILY ZONE (MELVIN AND ROBERTA FOWLER). COMMISSIONER MA`l:'HEWS LEFT THE MEETING DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Director Gallop advised that the property involved is a parcel south of and adjacent to Woodland Drive and the creek. The property, basically, is surrounded on three sides by an existing R-1 subdivision and three mobilehome parks. Annexation was before this Commission several months ago and att that time the Commission reported favorably to the Council. He pointed out that the matter has been before the City Council and they have set a public hearing for the consideration of tills particular annexation request, The request be- fore the Commission tonight deals primarily with pre-zoning, which is zoning placed upon the property and :Ls not effective until such time that the property is annexed 6 :o the City. Director Gallop stated that he personally felt that since the Commission has taken one affirmative action in this matter, the second action would be in order, and the City Council would consider the pre - zoning la connection with the annexation, and if the annexation fails, the pre - zoning would have no status whatsoever. Director Gallop further stated that the petitioner intends to sell the property to a developer for an. R -1 subdivision and would probably consist of approximately 20 lots with a requirement of dedication of sireambed frontage for park purposes and greenbelt. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Pre- Zoning Case No, 74 -76 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing open. Addison B, ..Wood, 1133 Maple Street, spoke in favor of the pre - zoning and stated that the owners definitely do not want the property annexed if it is not zoned to R= -1 because they want to maintain their right to extend the mobilehome park into this area, He stated he proposed to develop approxi- mately 24 lots and extend the Willow Park Subdivision. He advised that the property itself has a requirement of a previous lot split for a roadway that runs through it, which has been proposed by the City, and has required certain dedication of the streambed to go with that lot split, He further advised that the sewer line goes through the center of the property and this affects that part of the property in that i t ruins it for farming. Mere are approxi- mately six acres involeved, In answer to Chairman Calhoon's question as to how Planning Commission - 10/1.5/74 - Page 3 the sewer •line affects the property for farming, Mr. Wood stated that the prop- erty has been excavated 10 or 12 feet, resulting in the top soil being lost. Mrs. Fowler, 947 Halcyon Road, petitioner for the prezoning, read a pre- pared statement in favor of the pre-zoning. She stated if the pre - zoning is not approved, they don't know what they can do with the.property, in that it is not good for farming now that the top soil is gone; they cannot put more trailer spaces on it because the County recently adopted a law requiring 10 acres or more for rmobilehome parks and, if they could put .in more trailers, they would be losing so much land because of the easements, it wouldn't be feasible. Mr. Doug Hitchen, resident of the area, was.present and stated he felt the people that live in this area are opposed to the development because it means, whether it is a mobilehome park or residences, they are going to have to use the streets in front of our homes to get to this.property, and the only way to get to that property • is down Virginia Drive and Willow Lane. He stated they are not opposed to new homes if there was a means of getting to and from them. Mary Brasher, 801 Virginia Drive, asked if the Commission had personally seen the proposed route that this development will take, and requested that rather than to look on a map, if the Commission would come down and personally look at the route. She further stated her main concern is safety, and the number of cars that will be going back and forth. Director Gallop stated that Woodland Drive, Virginia Drive and Willow Lane are standard subdivision local streets and are designed to carry con- siderably heavier and higher traffic, and Woodland Dri.ve•is going to be ex- tended northerly to Fair Oaks Ave. The Planning Director stated that in the approval of a subdivision when a street "deadends ", it indicates the intent that the street would be extended at some later date, as in the case of Woodland Drive. However, if it had been terminated in a cul -de -sac, this would have been an indication that an extension was not anticipated. Mrs. Fowler further stated that the subject parcel of land is separate of the"other one, is landlocked and the only way out is down Woodland Drive. There being no further discussion for or against the pre - zoning, Chair- man Calhoon declared the hearing closed. During discussion regarding capacity of the streets, Director Gallop stated that.we have a number of streets in town that serve well over.100 houses, which are identical to this one and he didn't feel that 20 lots was going to make that much difference. He further stated he didn't think the street's capacity was a basis for approval or denial, and pointed out there are many cases where streets carry much heavier traffic with considerable safety. After discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO, 74 -348 z A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 4 ZONING, ARTICLE 21, OF SAID CODE On motion by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Ries, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Miller and Ries. NOES: Commissioners Moots, Sandoval and Calhoun ABSENT: Commissioners Cole and Mathews. The foregoing Resolution was defeated this 15th day of October, 1974. Chairman Calhoon advised the petitioners, Mr, and Mrs. Fowler, they have a right to appeal the decision to the City Council within ten days. COMMISSICONER MATHEWS _ IS NOW PRESENT ON THE COMMISSION 99 100 Planning Commission -10/15/74 - Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING - SEISMIC SAr'ETY ETFMEiT OF THE GENERAL PLAN Director Gallop explained that the Seismic Safety Element of the General Plan is a mandated requirement by State legislature, and the City has con- tracted with Envicom to prepare this document. He outlined the procedure at this point advising the Commission that after the public hearing, they could either amend the proposed element or adopt it as presented; after which the element goes to the City Council who, in turn:, ,must also hold a public hearing. After being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing . for adoption of the'Seismic Safety Element of the General Plan had been duly published, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing •open.. Director Gallop introduced Mr. Joa Johns, President of Envicom to make the presentation to the Commission. Mr. J• hna advised that his firm was re- tained by the County of San Luis Obispo to do the County Seismic study and then in a joint venture all of the cities, except Grover City, decided to come in on it also. Mr. Johns briefly outlined the report, elaborating on their findings and conclusions. Mr. Johns stated that to implement the Seismic Element, they have recom- mended some-policy recommendations which need to come before the Commission. and City Council. These are the recommendations with which it•would adopt our conclusions and findings -and which would impose better engineering design in certain areas. He referred to the Seismic Element, Section 5 "Policies and Implementation Recommendations ". After Mr. Johns' review of the element, Director Gallop advised that the report has been reviewed by City Staff, i.e., Public Works Director, City Engineer, Mr. Butch and himself, and they could find no particular argument •with any of the conclusions, and it was his feeling that the City is already pretty much in line with the policy recommendations. He further advised the 1973 Building Code is in process of being worked on for adoption. He pointed out the area of concern to the City is primarily Branch Street which is an "R" area, and this will probably be a policy matter that the Council will have to make a decision on as to how to implement the plan in this particular area. He recommended that the report be accepted as has been prepared. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 74 -349 G A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. On motion by Commissioner Sandoval, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and on the following roll call vote,to wit: AYES: Commissioners Mathews, Miller, Moots, Ries, Sandoval and Chairman Calhoon. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Cole. the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 15th day of October, 1974. The Commission thanked Mr. Johns for his presentation. REVIEW - USE PERMIT CASE NO, 69 -147 FOSTER PANEL STRUCTURE, GRAND AVE. WEST OF JUNIPER STREET RYAN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING CO.). Director Gallop reviewed that in October 1969, a public hearing was held on a request by Ryan Outdoor Advertising Co. to construct five poster boards within the City. At the public hearing four of the poster boards were denied, but the fifth was granted. The Zoning Ordinance permits poster hoards in any "M" or "PM" Zone by Use Permit only. Prior to that time the City adopted a Sign Ordinance which outlawed all poster boards in certain zoned districts. He pointed out that there were four signs owned by Ryan Advertising involved in the abatement of the signs, and Mr. Butch stated that these four signs are in litigation at this time. Commissioner Moots inquired if the outcome of tonight's action could possibly be used one way or the other in the litigation proceedings. In view of the question raised by Commissioner Moots, on motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Sandoval, and unanimously carried, that the review of Use Permit Case No. 69 -147 be tabled pending re- view and recommendation by the City Attorney. 1 1 Planning Commission - 10 -15 -74 Page 5 ALTERNATE DATE FOR NOVEMBER 5TH. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Director Gallop advised that the, Commission's next regular meeting falls on election night, and recommended that a special meeting be held Wednesday, November 6th. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Moots, and unanimously carried, the regular meeting of November 5, 1974 was cancelled, and the meeting adjourned at 9 :28. P.M. to November 6, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. ATTEST: < Secretary Chairman