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.
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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-
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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.
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