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PC Minutes 1971-06-01352 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission June 1, 1971 The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Moss presiding. Present are Commissioners Nunes, St. Denis and Schultz. Commissioners Bowles, Porter and Strother are absent. Also in attendance are Mayor Levine, City Administrator Butch and Planning Director Gallop. MINUTE APPROVAL On motion of Commissioner Schultz, seconded by Commissioner Nunes, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 18, 1971 were approved as prepared. REVIEW - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 71 -168, THE BARGAIN MART, 410 BRANCH STREET Director Gallop reviewed the Use Permit considered by the Commission and approved on February 16, 1971 with conditions, and corrected March 2nd by minute motion. One of the conditions of the Use Permit required installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk along the Branch Street frontage of the property. Director Gallop pointed out that at that time Mr. Sharp..requested.that this requirement be waived for 90 days until such time a determi- nation could be made as to whether or not the business would be successful. Mr. Gallop referred to a memo from Public Works Director Anderson, dated March 8, 1971 wherein he pointed out that installation of gutter and sidewalk at that time would require the establishment of alignment and grades which are being planned by the Division of Highways for the future Branch Street improvement. He advised that grades and alignment were not available at this time. Director Gallop advised that Mr. Anderson again reviewed the matter,, and referred to his memo dated June 1, 1971, wherein he indicated he felt this matter should still be held in abeyance pending street improvement, providing there are no problems with the operation. Director Gallop advised he had checked with the Chief of Police who advised there is no indication of traffic problems, etc. Mr. Anderson had recommended, in his memo of June 1st, that the curb, gutter and sidewalk requirements be waived, at least until such time that Branch Street is improved by the .Division of Highways, and also recommended that a cash bond be deposited at this time in sufficient amount to cover all costs at a later date. Director Gallop pointed out that if the curb, gutter and sidewalk, is installed at this time and the grades are incorrect and have to be changed at the time the State puts in the new improvements, then the City would be required to move the curb and gutter in the wrong grade and put in the proper grade. He further advised that this project was originally planned for 1971 -72, but that at the City's request it was delayed for two years. COMMISSIONER PORTER ENTERED THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION. After further discussion, on motion of Commissioner Schultz, seconded by Commissioner Nunes, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 71 -190 U, granting Use Permit Case No. 71 -168, be amended in that the curb, gutter and sidewalk not be installed at this time, but that a cash bond be deposited in lieu of improvements, amount to be determined by the City, and payment to be made within 30 days from this date. PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 6 - AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY. GRAND AVENUE, HALCYON ROAD, VALLEY GARDENS SUBDIVISION AND VALLEY ROAD. Director Gallop explained the use and purpose of a development plan as being merely a guide line to the City for future development of certain parcels of property. He stated that the map itself has no legal status, but that it does come into "play" when particular parcels of property are proposed to be subdivided or developed to assure proper protection and circulation. He further advised that the location of the streets shown are not precise and that the parcels need not necessarily be broken up as shown on the plan, b.u:t that eventually it will be necessary to provide circu- lation of undeveloped areas and that this plan is merely setting out what the staff feels at this time would be a good circulation plan. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the affected property owner's were notified of the public hearing for Development Plan No. 6, Chairman Moss declared the hearing open. Mr. John Combe, Administrator of the Arroyo Grande Hospital, was present and advised that within the next ten years the hospital plans to expand to 150 beds, and a street as indicated on the map would "blow the project out the window ", but they would have no objections to street improvements down by the creek area. Mr. Landsman was present and advised that he lives on the creek at the end of Newman Drive, and that he didn't feel there would be enough traffic to warrant putting a road in except for a possible subdivision. Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 6 -1 -71 Page 2 Mr. Jerry Osborn, representing the Grieb Trust property on Woodland Drive, was present and advised that recently Mr. and Mrs. Stan Grieb sold a parcel of property . and had hoped that a meandering road would be put in to slow the traffic down, and also had hoped that perhaps two small roads could come off of Halcyon Road with a cul -de -sac to keep this a quiet street. They felt that Woodland Drive was not suitable for through traffic. Mr. Saruwatari was present and stated with regard to the road proposed between Valley Road, Fair Oaks Avenue and Grand Avenue, he felt it would serve the people in Western Addition very well. He further stated that he owns quite a bit of undeveloped property in the area, and even though he has no plans right now, the time may come when he will have to develop it, and he felt that having a plan for the road would make development easier. Director Gallop pointed out that none of the streets shown on the map are anticipated o be acquired by the City, and that improvements would be put in by the developer or sub- "' vider. No further discussion for or against the proposed Development Plan, Chairman Moss clared the hearing closed. After discussion by the Commission, the following action s taken: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -199 DP A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 6. On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Schultz, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Nunes, Porter, St. Denis, Schultz and Chairman Moss NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Bowles and Strother the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of June, 1971. STATE ROUTE 227 Director Gallop reviewed that about four weeks ago this Commission took positive action and recommended to the Division of Highways and the City Council that studies be commenced on Route 227 as soon as possible. He advised that the State Division of Highways is scheduling a study meeting and they have recommended the last week of June. They have also recommended that members from this Commission, the City staff, Downtown Merchants Association, etc., be represented at this meeting, which will be a study meeting only in consideration of a plan. Commissioners St. Denis and Nunes were appoint- ed as a Committee to represent the Planning Commission at that time. DISCUSSION REGARDING BUSINESSES DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE ON SIDEWALKS In answer to Chairman Moss' question regarding merchandise being displayed outside of buildings, Director Gallop advised that he had copies of two resolutions passed by this Commission, which were granted in. 1966 and 1967, based on the old Ordinance when Grand Avenue was a C -1 District, and that in both cases no outside storage of merchan- dise was permitted. However, since that time, a new Ordinance has been adopted and, under the new Ordinance, Grand Avenue is in the H -S District, and there is no provision III prohibit merchandise being displayed outside of buildings. Director Gallop indicated that in view of the fact there is no provision such as is in the H -S District, this could be an item for discussion in the Zoning Ordinance a nges. PRELIMINARY STUDY - ZONING ORDINANCES CHANGES (PARTIAL) The Commission went into a study session on the first group of proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Messrs. Gallagher, Goulart and Landsman participated in the discussion with the Commission. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman Moss adjourned the meeting at 9 :20 p.m. rc Chairman 353