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PC Minutes 1972-12-05460 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission December 5, 1972 The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Nunes presiding. Present are Commissioners Berryhill Gullicksoh -, Jones, Pope and St. Denis. Commissioner Porter is absent. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch and Planning Director Gallop. MINUTE APPROVAL On motion by Commissioner Gullickson, seconded by Commissioner Berryhill, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 1972 were approved as prepared. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Director Gallop referred to the Environmental Impact Staff Committee report dated November 30th, pointing out that there are three developments that have been reviewed by the Committee as 'follows: 1. Subdivision Tract #434, which is a portion of a total development; this portion is 26 lots on Huasna Road just west of Stagecoach Road. The property can be served by the new sewer and domestic water; the drain- age has been taken care of through the grading plan and underground corrugated pipe work, and the development is in conformance with the zoning and the Land Use Plan of the City. 2. A parcel of property between Bell and Bennett Street is the proposed site for a 42 unit motel now being designed. The structures are adjacent to the Frontage Road area. the development is in a proper zoned area in conformance with the Land Use Plan, and the Committee feels there will be no adverse environmental effect from this development. (The motel unit is proposed as a two story structure which is permissive in the District). 3. The development involves three plus acres in the northeast corner on the intersection of Elm Street and Farroll Avenue, and will consist of 82 units, a total of four residential structures. The development is on private streets within an R -3 area and is compatible with other developments in the general area. Again, the Committee feels there is no adverse environmental effect of this particular development. COMMISSIONER PORTER ENTERED THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION. After a brief discussion of the Environmental Impact Report, on motion by Commissioner Pope, seconded by Commissioner Berryhill, and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission approved the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Staff Committee outlined in their report dated November 30, 1972. LETTER OF RESIGNATION Director Gallop advised the Commission of receipt of a letter of resignation from Chairman Nunes, effective December 19, 1972. He stated that Mr. Nunes was moving out of the City, and expressed his regret in losing Mr. Nunes from the Commission. He further advised the letter of resignation would be turned over to the City Council for formal acceptance and recognition. CHRISTMAS TREE Director Gallop noted that the new "Christmas Tree" on the hill by Reservoir No. 1 was lit this evening. Commissioner Porter commended the Parks and Recreation Commission for their efforts in getting the "Christmas Tree" erected. Director Gallop pointed out that the development will require architectural approval and a use permit because there is more than one structure in an R -3 District. PUBLIC HEARING _ REZONING CASE NO. 72 -65, WALNUT GROVE ADDITION. R -1 DISTRICT TO R -2 DISTRICT LEE LOVETT AGENT FOR DALE PETERSON ETAL Director Gallop advised that the property involved is an old city block which presently consists of paper streets and alleys and ten lots, and that there is one existing single family house, and all under a single ownership. Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 12/5/72 Page 2 Director Gallop pointed out that the property is adjacent to an existing R -2 District, and that the Land Use Plan does indicate medium to medium high density as in the R -2 zoning. The request is in compliance with the Land Use Plan. Director Gallop advised that the owner is anticipating re- subdividing this block in the hopes that these alleys within the block could be set aside in order to come up with more useful lots. He advised that the developer would be required to improve the two paper streets with curb, gutter, sidewalks and pavement. Director Gallop clarified that the R-2 zoning allows a duplex to be put on the same size parcel as single family dwellings, however, triplexes would require a Use Permit. Upon being assured by Director Gallop'that Rezoning Case No. 72-65 had been ul y posted, published and property owners notified, Chairman Nunes declared the earing open. Mr. Bob Baldwin, 416 Alien Street, was present and stated he was opposed to the rezoning. He stated he bought his house on Allen in 1956 and since that time Greenwood Manor has been developed, Walnut Park Addition on Cherry has been developed, and numerous housing has gone in in the immediate area, generating a lot of traffic on Allen Street, and he feels that the building of duplexes in this proposed area will add to the traffic congestion they already have. Also, he stated that the average family has more than one automobile and he didn't believe there would be adequate parking in this development to take care of these automobiles, causing additional parking on the street and thereby adding to the traffic congestion they now have. He further stated, in his opinion, he felt the development would tend to lower property values. Mr. Lee Lovett, 127 So. Mason Street, was present and spoke in favor of the rezoning, pointing out that it is part of the City plan, and because of the present housing shortage in Arroyo Grande and in the entire area. Mr. Lovett stated he believed there would be adequate development as far as the streets are concerned. He stated it is quite an expensive subdivision, even though it is small, and that the area is beautiful, desirable and close in, and that he thought a subdivision of this type would draw the better class of people because of the fact that all lots, due to the expenses, will have to sell at quite an expense to the buyer. He stated he did not feel that the traffic congestion would create the type of problem referred to because of the fact there will be more streets, and he understands that in the near future Cherry Street is to be developed into a two way street. Mr. Jerry Schultz, 403 Allen Street; Gerald Brown, 508 Allen Street; Mr. Delmer Wood, 502 Allen Street; Mr. Steward, 540 Allen Street; Mr. Gordon Bennett, 415 Allen Street; and Mr. Marvin Miller, 327 So. Mason Street, were present and spoke in opposition to the Rezoning being granted. No further discussion for or against the proposed rezoning, Chairman Nunes declared the hearing closed. Director Gallop advised that the Cherry Avenue development is scheduled or 1973 from Railroad Avenue to Traffic Way, and that it will become a two ay street, and that there is adequate sewer and water to take care of the evelopment. He further stated that the sewer and water had to be there before .he Land Use Plan could reflect this zoning. After a brief discussion among the Commissioners, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 72°275 Z RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 21, OF SAID CODE. On motion by Commissioner Pope, seconded by Commissioner Jones, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Berryhill, Gullickson, Jones, Pope, Porter, St. Denis and Chairman Nunes 461 462 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 12/5/72 ATTEST: NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5th day of December, 1972. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman Nunes declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Page 3