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PC Minutes 1972-11-21Arroyo Grande Planning Commission November 21, 1972 The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Nunes pre- siding. Present are Commissioners Berryhill, Gulllckson, Pope, Porter and St. Denis. Commissioner Jones is absent. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch and Planning Director Gallop. MINUTE APPROVAL On motion by Commissioner Gulllckson, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of November 8, 1972 were approved as prepared. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Director Gallop advised that a second list of building permits was given to the Commission with their agenda material, and that these are all building permits falling within Category 1 of Resolution 1010. A committee report has been made on these items with the recommendation that they be accepted by the Commission. Director Gallop pointed out that there is one single family home permit on which the environmental aspects have been questioned by an attorney. The home is proposed for construction on Brisco Hill at 1542 Hillcrest Drive. The individual questioning the effect of the construction lives at 1533 Hillcrest Drive, directly across the street. The Committee met and considered this one particular residence. The plans were evaluated and a survey was made on the site, It was determined from the plans and from actual investigation on the site, that the peak of the new house will be 14' above the crown of Hillcrest. Director Gallop pointed out that an average single story dwelling unit built to grade on a level lot will normally be 14' to 17' from the crown of the street to the peak of the house; in other words, the house in question is actually one to two feet lower than a single story house in a flat subdivision in relationship to the street which serves it. He further advised that the challenge was made on the basis of being built on a hillside and obstructing vision and, after investigation, the Committee made the determination that there was no environmental affect on this particular building permit and it is included as falling within Category I and on the list of build- ing permits being recommended by the Committee for acceptance by the Commission. After discussion, on motion by Commissioner Berryhill, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and unanimously carried, that the Environmental Impact Staff Committee Report, dated November 16, 1972, be accepted by the Planning Commission, and acknowledged that all projects listed fall within Category I of Resolution No. 1010. Mr. A. Olpin, Attorney for Mr. Nelson,of 1533 Hillcrest Drive, was present and listed his reasons for questioning the placement of the subject permit in Category I. He further stated that, in his opinion, in a situation of this type there are enough possible problems that an attempt should be made to consult one or two experts; and that in this particular type of a case, city officials are put in a very difficult position when another city official is involved as one of the parties, which is another reason why he thought outside experts should have been, and could still be consulted to make sure this is done correctly. COMMISSIONER JONES ENTERED THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE. DISCUSSION Director Gallop pointed out that Mr. Garing is not a full time employee of the City, and that he recently completed a full week of a very in study course at the University of California In the preparation and analyzing for environmental impact reports, and Mr. Gering attended the school as an indi- vidual engineer. The Commission felt that the additional information was not sufficient to reopen the matter. Mr. Olpin was advised that he or Mr. Nelson had the right to appeal the decision to the City Council. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING CASE NO,, 72 -64 ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. SOUTH HALCYON ROAD - RA -B3 DISTRICT TO P-C DISTRICT, Director Gallop advised that the property involved is approximately five acres and is located on the southeasterly end of Fair Oaks Avenue adjacent to the creek and to the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, He advised that the petition was filed by the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and it is their - intention to expand the hospital structure itself and to provide for a medical clinic structure. Director Gallop advised, after discussing the matter with Director of Public Works Anderson and City Engineer. Gering, it is recommended 45'7 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 11 -21 -72 Page 2 that an offer of dedication of a minimum of ten feet above the top of the bank and the streambed area be made for green belt and flood control purposes, and that the developer be made aware of the necessity of a street development in the easterly portion of the property adjacent to the streambed for access to the north, but that until we know how the property Is to be developed, that the street be held in abeyance at this time. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that notice of public hearing for Rezoning Case No. 72 -64 had been duly posted, published and property owners notified, Chairman Nunes declared the hearing open. Mr. Grieb, Rt. 1, Box 754, Arroyo Grande, inquired if this zone change would involve the Grieb property or cause the taxes to be increased? Chairman Nunes advised the property is adjacent to the Grieb property, and that the County Assessor's office assesses the property on the basis of the best potential use of the property, and that the Planning Commission has no control over the assessment or taxes. With reference to the proposed street, Director Gallop advised that the street will come at a later date; that he doesn't know where It will be; and that when the street is proposed, it will be approved only ). it becomes beneficial to all abutting properties. Mr. Paul Meyer, Administrator of the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, stated the intent Is to expand the hospital and provide medical offices to afford better hospital facilities for the South County area and for the City of Arroyo Grande. Mr. Meyer commented that, with reference to the recommendations, they would provide for deeding a minimum of ten feet above the top of the bank and the streambed to the City for green belt and flood control purposes, and it would be agreeable with the hospital for any proposal for street development to provide access to the property to the north. Mrs. Barbara Grieb Inquired If this would force the road through the Grieb property again. Chairman Nunes advised the road will come through at a later date, depending on how the property develops. Director Gallop advised when the street location is considered, they will also consider the affect on the abutting properties to see that these properties are developed to the best Interests of the owners and future owners. In answer to Commissioner Berryhill's question as to possible conflict of the rezoning and the General Plan, Director Gallop advised that, in his opinion, the re- zoning of the property from RA -B3 District to P -C District would not be in conflict with the,General Plan, No further discussion for or against the proposed rezoning, Chairman Nunes declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -273 Z RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING 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 Berryhlll, and on the following roll call vote, to wit; AYES: Commissioners Berryhill, Gullickson, Jones, Pope, Porter, St. Denis and Chairman Nunes NOES; None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 21st day of November, 1972. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO 2 -200 HIGHWAY 101 DOKO PROPERTY - EQUIPMENT YARD - R, BAKER CONSTRUCTION CO Director Gallop advised the request Is for temporary use for a construction yard, and involves the same property that recently was abandoned by a trucking company. He pointed out that the buildings are still existing and that this use would be a continuation of a non - conforming legal use. He advised that the staff would have no objections to a temporary use permit being granted for 6 to 8 months, provided a 30 day cancellation clause is Included, but would oppose any slm.11ar 1 1 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, ,1 1-21-72 Page 3 permanent type:of use being permitted either by use permit or by rezoning. He further advised he had discussed the proposed use permit with Mr. Al Browne, abutting property owner, and Mr. Browne agreed to the use as a temporary arrange- ment. The Commission was advised that Mr. Baker is in the pipeline construction business. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case No. 72 -200 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman Nunes declared the hearing open. Mr. Robert Baker, 2100 Shoreline Drive, Pismo Beach, was present and advised the request is for temporary use of the buildings and office until he can locate other facilities, mainly to get through the winter season, and that six to eight months would be adequate. He advised he would be using the existing buildings primarily for maintenance work. No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman Nunes declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken: ATTEST: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -274 U RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 72 -200. On motion by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner St. Denys, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Berryhlll, Gullickson, Jones, Pope, Porter, St. Denis and Chairman Nunes NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 21st day of November 1972. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :15 P.M. 459