PC Minutes 1972-07-18Arroyo Grande Planning Commission
July 18, 1972
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman
Nunes presiding. Present are Commissioners Berryhill, Gullickson, Jones, Pope,
Porter and St. Denis. Also in attendance are Councilman de Leon, City Administrator
Butch and Planning Director Gallop.
MINUTE APPROVAL
On motion by Commissioner Berryhill, seconded by Commissioner Gullickson,
and unanimously carried, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of July 5, 1972
were approved as prepared,
REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF A USE
Director Gallop read a letter from Mr, Robert D. Dugan, operator of the
Shell Service Station on Grand Avenue and Highway 101, requesting Commission
determination as to whether an accessory building in connection with the service
station for the sale of refreshments is a permissive use within the Freeway
Service District, or a permissive use subject to Use Permit procedure. He
advised the Zoning Ordinance is not quite clear on the matter and - there are
provisions for selling such items, Director Gallop further pointed out that in
the study sessions for purposes of amending the Zoning Ordinance, it has been
agreed that the Freeway Service District will be abolished and all Freeway Service
Districts will be rezoned to Highway Service and, in his opinion, this would be a
permissive use in that district. He advised that the Commission has the right to
make a determination whether it is a permissive use, or permissive subject to Use
Permit procedure.
Director Gallop recommended that the use be considered under Use Permit
procedure so that the desired controls would be applied. He advised that
architectural approval would be automatically required, both of the structure
and location on the premises,
Mr. Robert Dugan was present and showed the Commission photographs of
the structure to be erected to house the vending machines, and explained they
are all coin operated machines.
After discussion by the Commission, it was agreed that the proposed use
would be permissive in the Freeway Service District subject to Use Permit pro-
cedure, and the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 72 -259
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE DETERMONING THAT A COIN OPERATED
REFRESHMENT STAND IN CONNECTION WITH AN ESTABLISHED
SERVICE STATION IS A PERMISSIVE USE IN THE FREEWAY
SERVICE DISTRICT SUBJECT TO USE PERMIT PROCEDURE.
On motion of Commissioner Berryhill, seconded by Commissioner Jones,
and by 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 18th day of July, 1972,
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING
Administrator Butch informed the Commissioners of the Channel Counties,
League of California Cities meeting to be held in San Luis Obispo on Friday,
August 4th, He requested that any Commissioners wishing to attend notify Mr.
Gallop by the end of this month.
PUBLIC HEARING m USE PERMIT CASE NO. 72 -196, 411 FRONTAGE ROAD, ACCOUNTANT'S
OFFICE m DIEHL EVANS AND CO,
Director Gallop advised that Diehl, Evans and Company is requesting use
of an existing structure as a public accountant's office, pointing out that the
structure does not now meet the off-street parking requirements of the District
and, if the permit is granted, they would have to provide additional off-street
parking for the existing structure,
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Upon being assured by Director Gallop that Use Permit Case No. 72 -196
had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman Nunes de-
clared the hearing open. No discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit,
Chairman Nunes declared the hearing closed.
In view of the fact that a representative of the petitioner was not
present at the hearing, on motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner
Gullickson, and unanimously carried, the matter was tabled and carried over to the
next regular meeting of the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING - RECONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN #3
LINDA DRIVE
DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, COMMISSIONER JONES REQUESTED TO BE EXCUSED AND
IS NOW ABSENT.
Director Gallop reviewed that the subject development plan was originally
approved by the Commission on March 4, 1969 after a public hearing. He pointed out
once again that a development plan is merely a guide to the staff and to the Commission
on how properties may be developed; and that it does not have fact in law and no basis
for enforcement other than a guide line. Several months ago the Commission received
a letter from residents of Linda Drive asking that the plan be reconsidered in view
of some activity of transfer of properties and some discussion of possible commercial
development. He advised the plan has been discussed recently by Director of Public
Works Anderson, Fire Chief Marsalek and himself, and it was their opinion that a
connection is most desirable between Halcyon Road and Brisco Road. He further ad-
vised when the subdivision, Tract 202 Linda Drive, was approved approximately ten
years ago, it was approved without a cul- de-sac primarily on the assumption that
Linda Drive would be extended.
Director Gallop stated that there have been a number of statements made
over the past few months which require clarification. First, the subdivision was
approved, recorded and built while the commercial use and development of the area
had been in existence for some time, and rezoning was accomplished for the sub-
division. Secondly, streets are developed for circulation of people and vehicles,
to transport people through an area from one street to another, and are not de-
veloped for playgrounds. In accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance, cul -de -sacs
terminating streets exceeding 600° in length are no longer permitted. He further
cited the problem of drainage, coming down Linda and disposing of that water some-
where in the south; and installation of a sewer system, which will either have to
be by easement or right -of -way. He advised there is an existing easement for a
water line, which will have to be looped someday, depending on which way the streets
are developed.
Director Gallop summarized the situation by stating that the Commission
appeared to have five options:
1. Readopt the plan as now exists.
2. Amend the plan to provide for Linda Drive, making a northerly
90 turn and connecting to Bennett Avenue, with the possibility
of an extension easterly to Halcyon Road.
3. Terminate the southerly end of Bennett Avenue and the easterly
end of Linda Drive in cul-de-sacs.
4. Adopt a plan indicating all three alternates.
5. Eliminate the plan entirely.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the affected property owners
in the area had been notified of the public hearing, Chairman Nunes declared the
hearing open.
Linda Sheppard, 1106 Linda Drive; Mr. Fred Marks, 1198 Linda Drive;
Larry Sheppard, 1106 Linda Drive; Richard Coffey, 1110 Linda Drive; Ray Scott,
1140 Linda Drive; John Bryant, 1120 Linda Drive; and Arthur Moore, Linda Drive
were present and stated they were opposed to extending Linda Drive through to
Halcyon Road because of the increase of traffic on a residential street. Mr.
Arthur Moore inquired if the Planning Commission knows of any proposed commercial
development at this time that would affect their property. He was advised by
Chairman Nunes that the Commission is not aware of any proposed development in
this area. Mrs. Bryant stated she knows of six other residents of Linda Drive
who are opposed to the development plan but were unable to attend the meeting
tonight, but that they have attended the other meetings.
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Mr. Roy Burke, 971 Bennett Ave., stated he felt the plan adopted in 1969
should remain as such until other possible development plans for the area are sub-
mitted. Mr. Carol Pruett, 1026 Grand Avenue, stated he still favors the extension
of Linda Drive through to Halcyon Road. He advised that, with +regard to the bank
property, at the present time they do not have a precise development plan and,
therefore, would find it difficult to determine what plan would best fit their
future use. Mr. Dick Blankenberg stated he owned property in the vicinity,facing
on Grand Avenue, and that they do not have any definite development plans at the
present time, and it was his opinion that staying with the present plan was the
best alternative.
Director Gallop read a letter from Mr. J. H. Sargent, representing Mrs.
nna C. Scott, owner of the long strip of property adjacent to the termination of
inda Drive, stating they felt the interests of the area as a whole can best be
erved by the present program of extending Linda Drive,
No further discussion for or against the development plan, Chairman
Nunes declared the hearing closed.
ATTEST:
After a brief discussion by the Commission, the following action was, taken:
On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Gullickson,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Berryhill, Gullickson, Porter, St, Denis and
Chairman Nunes
NOES: Commissioner Pope
ABSENT: Commissioner Jones
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 18th day of July, 1972.
COMMISSIONER JONES IS NOW PRESENT,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 8 :33 P.M.
RESOLUTION NO. 72 -260 DP
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE RE- ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 3.
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