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PC Minutes 1974-09-17Arroyo Grande Planning Commission September 17, 1974 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Calhoon presiding. Present are Commissioners Cole, Mathews, Miller, Moots, Ries and Sandoval. Also in attendance are Councilman Millis and Planning Director Gallop. MINUTE APPROVAL After hearing no additions or corrections, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 1974 were approved by the Chairman as prepared. REVIEW - LOT SPLIT COMMITTEE ACTIONS The Planning Commission reviewed Lot Split Case Nos. 74 -203, Robert Holmes; 74-204, Ellis Dresner; and 74 -205, Martin Polin. Planning Director Gallop pointed out that in Lot Split Case No. 74-203, there were two omis- sions in the preparation of the action which were amended after the reports were typed. Under Item 2, the statement "Strip to be deeded to the City" had been added, and Item 18 was added to the conditions requiring "All pav- ing to conform to City of Arroyo Grande standards." There being no further discussion by the Commission, no action was required, and the Lot Split Committee actions were approved. Director Gallop informed the Commission a Negative Declaration has been required as a part of the action on the Holmes Lot Split, and this matter will probably be before the Commission very shortly. Negative Decla- rations were not required on the other two Lot Splits because they are split- ting property which is already partially or completely developed. NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - REZONING CASE NO. 74 -7 E. C LOOMIS & soN). Director Gallop advised that the Zone Change which was before the Commission at the last meeting, the State law does require that a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact be adopted by this Commission. He pointed ou, there is no change of use of the property and none of the existing situ- ations which are concerned with environment would be affected, so staff has recommended a Negative Declaration be approved. After discussion, on motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Moots, and unanimously carried, the Negative Declaration on Rezoning Case 74 -74 was approved as prepared. REQUEST TO SET PUBLIC HEARING - SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN Director Gallop requested the Planning Commission consider setting the required public hearing on the Seismic Safety Element of the General Plan for the meeting of October 15, 197 He suggested having the study session and public hearing on the element at the same meeting. He stated that Mr. Johns, President of Envicom Corp., who prepared the Element, will be on hand to make the presentation and answer questions for both the Commission and audience. Commissioner Cole advised she would be on vacation during this time. After discussion, on motion by Commissioner Cole, seconded by Commissioner Sandoval, and unanimously carried, that a study session be held and public hearing be set for October 15, 197 DISCUSSION RE FLAGS BANNERS ETC. As a matter of information, Director Gallop advised the Commission he made a tour today and found there are still five people in:v:yolatioh_of the ordinance regarding displaying flags, banners, etc., and that a follow - up letter will be sent to these individuals at the end of this week. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 74-229 FIVE CITIES AMBULANCE SERVICE 135 SO. HALCYON ROAD - P -C DISTRICT. Director Gallop advised that the property involved is a small lot on the southeast corner of the intersection of South Halcyon Road and Park Way, and the building has been commercial for a number of years. It has a car- port, partial sidewalk in the front, and a considerable area in the back that is unimproved. He pointed out that he did not have an opportunity to discuss some questions with the petitioner and he would like to have their reaction to the staff's recommendation insofar as the parking and improve- ment of the property is concerned. He advised the carport is not sufficient 9/ Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 9 -17 -74 Page 2 to take care of the parking needs, and they cannot be given any credit for on- street parking and, therefore, he made the recommendation that off-street park- ing area be improved to take care of the second ambulance and employees' vehicles. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case No 74-229 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing open. Mr. David Flock, Five Cities Ambulance Service, was present and spoke in favor of the Use Permit being granted. With regard to the conditions re- commended by staff, Mr. Flock stated that with the frontage they have on Halcyon Road and Park Way, there would seem to be approximately six to eight parking spaces along with the carport, and he questioned why they would have to provide more parking since they have very little traffic in and out of the building. He furtner questioned the requirement for a garage if the structure is to be used for living quarters. He explained that all of their employees have per- manent residences in other locations, even though they stay in the office when they are on duty, however, he didn't think this would be classed as "living quarters." He stated, with regard to the landscaping plan, he intends to go along with landscaping to upgrade the property and make it look better. Director Gallop advised that every commercial structure is required to have off - street parking in the City. The parking was not in there be- fore because the use prior to this request preceeded the present zoning ordi- nance, and the proposed use will be a complete change of the use of the property. He pointed out that the City has never granted on- street parking credits for off - street parking requirements. With regard to requirement No. 1 of the staff report, Director Gallop advised this requirement was questionable because he did not know if the property would be used for living quarters or not, and that if there is not going to be an individual living there permanently, then he would withdraw this recommendation. uirector Gallop advised the off - street parking can be accomplished either by red rock with a seal coat or some other oil surface, or by blacktopping, and the grading would have to be done to the Public Works Department's approval, and the drainage taken to the street. Director Gallop advised, with regard to the sidewalk requirement, this is a standard requirement on all Use Permits, Lot Splits, etc., and the landscaping plan is something the Commission has been requiring the last five or six years, and it is recommended that the landscaping plan go to the Architectural Committee for approval after it has been prepared. Mr. Lee Lovett, 127 So. Mason Street, owner of the property, stated he has a plan for the proposed improvements and they do call for of the requirements mentioned here tonight, however, he stated he was surprised at the requirement for a sidewalk along Park Way, since there is no sidewalk on that entire street at the present time, and he didn't see why this would be needed at this time. Mr. Lovett also stated that his plans call for complete blacktopping at a future date, however, not at this time. He stated this building has been used for commercial use for many years and just because the type of commercial use is being changed, he didn't see why the expend :ure of thousands of dollars are being required for the proposed use. Director Gallop stated he didn't think the improvement plans would be applic- able now, unless Mr. Lovett plans to implement it now because of the fact he could change his mind between now and the time he makes the improvements. Director Gallop explained that Park Way, with the exception of this one lot, was all developed as a subdivision, and all lots on the street have curb and gutter, but no sidewalk because the subdivision was built before the City started requiring sidewalks on all developments. No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed. 1 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 9 -17 -74 Page 3 Commissioner Ries stated he would like to see some type of fencing separating the commercial property from the easterly residential area, Mr. Lovett stated there is an existing fence there at the present time, Commissioner Ries expressed his feelings that since we are going to go with a heavier use, the people living on this street should have some type of physical barrier between their residences and the commercial development, and recommended that the Architectural Committee look into the requirement of fencing. After discussion, the following action was taken; RESOLUTION NO, 73 - 343 U RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 74 -229, in motion by Commissioner Ries, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Cole, Mathews, Miller, Moots, Ries, Sandoval and Chairman Calhoon NOES: None ABSENT: None The foregoing resolution was adopted this 17th day of September 1974. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING CASE NO. 74 - - VALLEY ROAD "A" AGRICULTURAL BAKER AGENT D STR CT TO 11 R -1 S NG LE FAMILY R ES DENTIAL DISTRICT CHA RLES M FOR MILDRED E. GRIEB). Director Gallop advised the rezoning request is on a 20 acre parcel of property on Valley Road which is presently being considered for annexation. The property is northerly of the Valley Gardens Subdivision and westerly of Sunrise Terrace Mobilehome sales area. The petitioner is asking that the property be either pre -zoned or zoned R -1. Since the property is currently under annexation consideration, the rezoning is recommended. Director Gallop- explained that, normally, zoning for an annexed area is done by pre - zoning or zoned after annexation. When property is annexed to the City, it automatically comes in as "A" Agricultural. By carrying a rezoning or pre - zoning simultan- eously with the annexation proceedings, then whichever happens to come in first, the rezoning would be applicable upon annexation or after annexation. From the standpoint of time, many properties are purchased subject to conditions and, in this particular case, it was his understanding that the property is being purchased subject to annexation and rezoning, therefore, unless the individual gets both the annexation and rezoning, he has no desire for, or use of the property. Director Gallop referred to a letter from Mrs. Prince, owner of the property, dated September 5, 1974, and a preliminary proposed map for the property, advising the map has not yet been submitted as a tentative map and has not had staff consideration for configuration, etc. He further ad- vised if it actually comes in as a subdivision later, there could be some major changes made. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Re- zorsng Case No, 74 - had been duly posted, published and property owners not fi Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing open. Mr. Charles Baker, 400 Allen Street, stated he would be the developer of the property if it goes through escrow and if the rezoning is granted. He advised the property involved is a walnut orchard that has just about passed it's prime, and it was his intention to take advantage of the trees, and the only trees that would be removed would be the trees in the right -of- way areas. He explained that he had carefully spotted the trees before draw- ing the lot lines, and out of the 300 trees, only 68 will be removed because of the streets. Director Gallop reviewed that this Commission did consider the annex- ation and recommended it to the City Council. It has gone through LAFCO, and LAFCO has also recommended it, and the annexation is now before the City Council„ 94 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 9°17 -74 Page 4 In answer to Doris Olson ° s question as to how many homes are planned for the development, Mr. Baker advised they are planning 93 homes. Director Gallop advised there are approximately 20 acres in the parcel and there are other properties with a higher density; the maximum under most ideal con- ditions would probably be 100 homes. There being no further discussion for or against the proposed rezoning, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed. After discussion by the Commission, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 74 -344 Z 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 Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Cole, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Cole, Mathews, Miller, Ries and Chairman Calhoon NOES: Commissioners Moots and Sandoval ABSENT: None The foregoing resolution was adopted this 17th day of September 1974. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Sandoval, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :30 P.M. ATTEST: Secretary Chairman 1