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PC Minutes 1974-08-2086 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission August 20, 1974 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Calhoon presiding. Present are Commissioners Moots, Cole, Mathews, Ries and Sandoval. One vacancy exists on the Commission. Planning Director Gallop is also in attendance. MINUTE APPROVAL Upon hearing no additions or corrections, Chairman Calhoon approved the minutes of the regular meeting of August 6, 1974 as prepared. COMMISSION COMMITTEES Planning Director Gallop requested that the Chairman consider appointments to committees in view of a number of requests which either have been filed, or are anticipated being filed. It was noted that Commissioner Ries had been appointed as representative to the Coastal Valley Planning Council along with the Chairman. After discussion, Mrs. Cole and Mr. Mathews agreed to serve on the Architectural Review Board, and the Chairman requested that Mr. Sandoval and Mr. Moots continue on the Subdivision Review Board. GENERAL PLAN Director Gallop noted that since the first of January there had been a complete change of Commission membership, with the exception of Chairman Calhoon, and that work accomplished on General Plan revisions in the past would now have to be rewritten and updated and, therefore, it would be several months before they can anticipate beginning work on this phase of the Commission's business. He noted that it would also be necessary this coming fall and winter to review and update the Subdivision Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and that it was time for the Sign Ordinance to also be reviewed and updated in addition to the General Plan work. He noted that the "Seismic Safety" - -- - Element of the General Plan had been completed- in. prel iminary draft and was now being reviewed by staff, and that hopefully it would be referred to the Commission in the next month or so. He noted that this element was highly technical and that the people who prepared it would be present to explain it to the_Commission at the public hearing. He anticipated that the element should probably approved without too much of a problem once the staff and consultants have reviewed it. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 74 -226, FREE STANDING SIGN, 1237 GRAND AVENUE (MERRELL WILLIAMS). Upon being assured by Planning Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case No. 74 -226 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing open. The Planning Director reviewed the request, noting that the proposed sign, both in height and square footage, was within the limitations of the district; that the sign would pertain to the new restaurant, and that there would be an additional 42 square feet of face available for identification of business which was anticipated would occupy an extension of the present restaurant building. It was also noted that the new building and Lot 4 on which the building is located is a separate parcel of property owned and developed separately from the shopping center and, therefore, technically was entitled to the free standing sign. Chairman Calhoon called for individuals speaking in favor of the sign, and Mr. Merrell Williams was present and requested favorable consideration. There were no objections from the floor. During the discussion, Commissioner Sandoval questioned the legality of the sign in the shopping center, and again the Planning Director pointed out the technical aspects of the owner- ship and why this was a legal use. Elizabeth and Allan Jackson, 208 Fairview Drive, spoke about the matter. They did not object to the sign, but they did question as to whether additional area lighting would be installed in connection with the sign. Mr. Williams stated that no more lighting was anticipated. The Planning Director noted that when area lighting was approved, it was normally required that this light- ing would not reflect into public right of way or abutting properties, and if this was a problem, Mrs. Jackson should inform him so that he could check the matter out. Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 8-20-74 Page/2 ; There being no further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman Calhoon declared the hearing closed and the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO, 74=339 U RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMOSSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO, 74-226 On motion by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Ries, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Moots, Cole, Mathews, Ries and Chairman Calhoon NOES: Commissioner'Sandoval ABSENT: None The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 20th day of August 1974. LOT SPLIT CASE NO 74 ®200, 129 SO. ALPINE REQUEST'FOR EXTENSION OF IMPROVEMENTS AKERS , ■ N The Planning Director submitted a letter from Mr. George Akers, dated August 19, 1974, requesting a 60 to 90 day extension of the "Lot Split" Committee's requirement that sidewalks be - insta,lied on,Alpine Street prior to the recordation of the parcel map, Mr. Akers st "atedthat he was 'making this request for financial reasons, 'and the Planning - Director stated he had no objections to such an extension being granted, provi - ding Mre Akers would sign a letter of agreement to make the improvements within the time extensI After consideration, on motlon`by ComrISSibner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Moots, and unanimously 'carried, theta 90 day extension of the installation of sidewalks be granted, and that - the Oroperty owner, Mr. be permitted to file the parcel map upon the City's. receipt of a letter of agreement from Mr. Akers. FLAGS, BANNERS AND SIGNS Commissioner Ries noted that Bonanza Realty is displaying a number of flags and revolving signs, and questioned their legality'. Commissioner : Sandoval noted that the Jiffy Market across from Bonanza also had a number of banners being dis- played. The Planning Director noted that he would check into these matters and if they.were illegal in the particular zones, he would so inform the persons in- volved. NEW SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION Commissioner Ries stated that he objected to the storing of lumber within new subdivisions in areas which would be hazardous to those people moving Into the subdivisions prior to the streets being accepted by the City. He also noted that some of the building sites had open trenches. Director Gallop noted that this was a typical situation in new construction areas, however, he would ask that this developer on The Pike keep the walks and streets clear of construction materials in the future. HEAVY TRUCKS Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, 208 Fairview Drive, inquired as to whether there were -regulations concerning the use of streets by heavy equipment if they were not involved in business, or if there Is a law against parking heavy equipment . in residential areas. Planning Director Gallop noted that under certain circum- stances, this type of equipment was prohibited, but that since a truck route has not been adopted, it was difficult to control truck traffic using many thoroughfares in the City. It was noted that a truck route is being considered by Parking and Traffic Commission. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Sandoval, seconded by Commissioner Ries, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :10 P.M. ATTEST: / Pia ning Director Chairman 87