PC Minutes 1971-09-07, 36•_6 _ _
Arroyo Grande Planning Commission
September 7, 1971
The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman
Schultz presiding. Present are Commissioners Berryhill, Bowles, Jones, Nunes and
St. Denis. Commissioner Porter is absent. Also in attendance are Councilman Talley, •
City Administrator Butch and Planning Director Gallop.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, 1971 were approved as pre-
pared on a motion by Commissioner Bowles, seconded by Commissioner Nunes, and un-
animously carried.
REQUEST TO INSTALL A COLD STORAGE BOX, 618 GRAND AVENUE (WALLACE BARRI
Director Gallop advised that Mr. Wallace Barr addressed a letter to the
Commission requesting permission to construct a portable 8' x 24' portable cold storage
and freezer box adjacent to the Groceries A -Go -Go at 618 Grand Avenue. Director Gallop
further advised that there is nothing in the H -S District portion of the Ordinance per-
taining to a use such as this in connection with an established business, and he outlined
the routes that could be taken. One, find it to be a permissive use in the District
subject to Use Permit procedure; two, determine it to be an accessory use to a business,
subject to architectural approval; or three, find this is not a , permissive use in the
District.
Mr. Barr was present and advised the Commission that the box will sit to the
rear of the building and will hardly be noticeable from Grand Avenue, and that the box
will be used for storage purposes only and no retail sales will be made from the build-
ing:"- Director Gallop advised that since the building will not be used for retail
purposes, it could be considered as an accessory use to the business, which is acceptable
in the District.
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Berryhill, seconded by Commissioner
Jones, and unanimously carried, that permission be granted to install a cold storage
box at 618 Grand Avenue, as a temporary accessory building a business, subject to
architectural approval by the Architectural Review Committee.
TERMINATION OF AN ILLEGAL USE IN A NON- CONFORMING STRUCTURE, 501 IDE ST. ( AZEVEDO)
Director Gallop informed the Commission that the old warehouse building at
501 Ide Street is in the process of being demolished, and should be out in approxi-
mately three weeks.
NOTICE OF MEETING RE: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF BRANCH STREET
Director Gallop called attention to the meeting of September 20th in the
Arroyo Grande Council Chambers to discuss proposed improvement of Branch Street. The
discussion will include upgrading of the street, curb, gutter, sidewalks, possible
undergrounding of utilities, street lights, etc.
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES
Director Gallop made reference to a copy of a letter prepared for the City
of San Luis Obispo by one of their Councilmen, Mr. Gurney, pertaining to the establish-
ment of agricultural preserves, and reviewing some of the legal background and the
effect upon the cities. He advised copies would be made available to interested
Commissioners.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 71-174, FREE STANDING SIGN, 270 NO. HALCYON (LEVINE)
Director Gallop advised that Dr. Levine has petitioned for a free standing sign
for identification of the South County Veterinary Clinic. The sign is to be located
in the southwest corner of the parking lot adjacent to Halcyon Road. The application
indicates the sign is to be non - rotating, non - flashing, no encroachment, with interior
lighting and electrical service to be placed underground. The application further
indicates an overall height of approximately 142 to 15 ft., sign face is 3' x 4' or
12 sq. ft., with a 10' clearance from grade.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case
No. 71 -174, Free Standing Sign., at 270 No. Halcyon Road, had been duly posted,
published and property owners notified, Chairman Schultz declared the hearing open.
Dr. Levine was present and stated he does not have a sign at the present time.
The sign he did have was destroyed by someone, and he would like to have the sign high
enough so that it would not be as accessible.
No further discussion for or against the proposed use permit, Chairman Schultz
declared the hearing closed and the following action was taken:
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RESOLUTION NO, 71 -210 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO, 71 -174.
On motion of Commissioner Nunes, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Berryhill, Bowles, Jones, Nunes, St. Denis and
Chairman Schultz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Porter
the foregoing Resolution was adopted. this 7th day of September, 1971.
PUBLIC.HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO 1 -1 ELEM DAY CHRISTIAN SCH 22 BRIDGE ST -
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Director Gallop advised that this Is a request to use an existing structure for
an elementary school, and that there are no additional structures to be built. The
property is improved with curb, gutter and sidewalk and there is more than adequate
off street parking existing to meet any requirements the school might create. He
further advised this is a permissive use subject to, use permit procedure in this
particular district.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop . that the public hearing for Use Permit
Case No. 71 -175 had been posted, published and property owners notified, Chairman
;Schultz declared the hearing open.
Mr. Byron Scott,. 121 Poole St., was present and inquired as to the school's
plans for the lot behind his fence regarding the playground area, and stated he Is a
day sleeper and was concerned,about the noise factor. He further stated he had spoke
'to _h:i,s 'ne l ghbors on both sides, and they indicated they a re opposed to the school in
this
`;Mr. ,Martin Miller, 327 Mason St., Principal of the .School, advised that the
area would -be the playground area, and that there are only about 40 students at the
present time and he dl'dn't feel there would be a great deal of noise. Mr..Marvin
Hartwig, President of the Board of Directors, stated he felt that the school Is some-
thing that will . be . of great benefit to the area and, is very much In need. He Indi-
cated they were probably In error i:n not having applied for this use permit earlier,
but were of.the opinion it had been done, and that everything else has been cleared.
Mr. Richard4;eBlauw was present, and stated his children are now attending this school
and he is In'favor of.continuing with the school. Mr. Walt Filer, Trustee of the
Academy, was pre 'ent and stated there is quite an interest in the school throughout
the •community as'well as the surrounding territory, Mr. Hartwig pointed out that .
this`Church has been.In.operation since 1876 and is one of the oldest churches in
the area, and that they have held Sunday School, classes, play nights, Scouts in and
out for many years, 'end they never heard any objections to this.
No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman Schultz
declared the hearing closed.
Director Gallop advised that all but the most easterly property is in the
H -S District, and the other Is within the R -3 District. The part within the R -3
District is going to be used primarily for playground. He further pointed out that
churches and schools are permissive in the R -3 District.
After further discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 71 -211 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 71 -175.
On motion of, Commissioner Berryhill, seconded by Commissioner Nunes, and by
the following roll call vote,,.to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Berryhill, Bowles, Jones, Nunes, St. Denis and
Chairman Schultz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Porter,.
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 7th day of September, 1971.
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PUBLIC HEARING - PREZONING CASE NO 1 1 STAGECOACH ROAD - JOHN KUDEN
Director Gallop advised that the property involved is adjacent to the property
considered at the public hearing at the last meeting with frontage on Huasna and
Stagecoach Road, and the prezoning request is for property in the County easterly ,of
that property. He further advised that prezoning has no immediate effect on the
property, but would determine zoning of the property when and if annexed to the City.
Upon being assured, by Director Gallop that public hearing for Prezoning Case
No. 71-51 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman Schultz
declared the hearing open.
Mr. Kuden, the petitioner, was present and introduced Mr. Lowell Krantz who is
presently planning the property for development. Miss Ann. Taylor was present and in
quired as to what type of development was planned for this area. Mr. Kraatz advised
that they are presently planning single family residential development to be done in
stages, and that the front portion should be done In two or three years. He further
advised that tentative plans for the front portion of the property is minimal 60 to 70
ft. lots, and as they go back further up the property, plans are to make the lots
larger. Mr. Kuden pointed out that the advantage to the prezoning is that the .City
would have good control over what goes in. He further advised that the land lends
itself to a good class of homes in that area, and this is what they are planning.
In answer to Mr. Russ Taylor, 633 Corbett Canyon Road, Chairman Schultz
pointed out that prezoning is one of the steps whereby the "City can control what is
going to happen to property that is adjacent to the .City.
No further discussion for or against the proposed prezoning, Chairman Schultz
declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 71 -212
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE 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 of Commissioner Nunes, seconded by Commissioner Berryhlll, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Berryhlll, Bowles, Jones, Nunes, St. Denis and
Chairman Schultz
NOES: None
ABSENT:` Commissioner Porter
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 7th day of September, 1971.
PARKING
Chairman Schultz pointed out that public parking during the Planning
Commission meetings Is becomming a problem, in that the Fire Department also meets
on Tuesday nights. He inquired of Mr. Butch if something could be done to bring
the matter to the attention of the Fire Department, and Mr. Butch indicated he
would bring this to their attention.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commisslon, Chairman Schultz
declared the meeting adjourned at 8 :30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Secretary Chairman