PC Minutes 1971-05-18Arroyo Grande Planning Commission
May 18, 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 City Administrator Butch and Planning
Director Gallop.
MINUTE APPROVAL
On a motion by Commissioner Nunes, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1971 were approved
as prepared.
REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - JOHN F. MUDGE
Director Gallop advised the request by Mr. Mudge is to annex a parcel of property
easterly of the City and within the existing County "pocket ", and that there are four
I o nerships between the subject property and the city limits. He further advised that
ince receiving the request from Mr. Mudge, a second request for annexation has been
eceived from Mrs. Helen Coletto, who owns the parcel immediately west of the subject
roperty and within the "pocket ". He pointed out that since this property is in a
ocket of the City which has now been annexed, he felt this would be a reasonable annex-
ation. He further pointed out that it would be up to Mr. Mudge and Mrs. Coletto to
contact the other property owners to get adequate participation.
It was pointed out that this area is, basically, now receiving city services,
that the area is being included in the design for the new sewer district, and that
the only additional services that would be required would be police and fire services.
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner
Schultz, and unanimously carried, that a recommendation be made to the City Council
that the area under petition be approved for annexation to the City.
COMMISSIONER PORTER ENTERED THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION.
INFORMATION REGARDING GROVER CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Director Gallop advised, as information to the Commission, that at the last
meeting of the Grover City Planning Commission, a zone change from C -1 to Highway
Service of property adjacent to 18th Street and El Camino Real and the City of Arroyo
Grande was approved and recommended to the City Council, for construction of a service
station. He pointed out that access to the service station would necessarily be over
City of Arroyo Grande property, which is presently zoned as Freeway Service.. ,
With regard to the Coastal Valley Planning Council recommendation that 18th
Street - Central Boulevard - Oak Park Road be changed to Oak Park Boulevard, Director
Gallop advised that the Grover City Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
recommended change, with a recommendation to the City Council that the name change be
approved.
The Commission discussed the name change in Arroyo Grande, and it was agreed
that no action would be taken at this time pending action of the Grover City City Council.
PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 5 - NELSON STREET EXTENSION
Director Gallop outlined the plan worked out by staff for the possible extension
of Nelson Street, and advised that a Development Plan is merely a guideline to anyone
I o owns the property for possible future development plans.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that all property owners involved had been
vised of the public hearing, Chairman Moss declared the hearing open.
Mrs. Mabel Mallory, representing her daughter Violet Holmes, Mrs. Elsie Wilkes,
2601 Adams St., Long Beach, and Mrs. Betty Hawkins, 512 Ide Street, were present and
stated they were opposed to the Development Plano Director Gallop again pointed out
that the development plan does not mean that the property owners have to breafit their
property up in any way whatsoever. He stated that if, and when, sometime in the
future the property should be sold for building sites, this plan would merely be a
guideline.
No further discussion for or against the proposed Development Plan No. 5,
Chairman Moss declared the hearing closed.
After discussion, the following action was taken:
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RESOLUTION NO. 71 -196 DP
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 5.
On motion of Commissioner Nunes, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, 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 18th day of May, 1971.
Chairman Moss informed those present that anyone has the right to appeal this
decision to the City Council within ten (10) days, and further explained that it is
not mandatory that the property be developed in this way, but that this is merely a
guideline.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 71 -170, SHELL OIL COMPANY, 222 GRAND AVENUE - SIGN
Director Gallop advised that Shell Oil Company has made application for a free
standing sign in an F -S District on property recently purchased by them, which is lo-
cated on the northeast corner of Highway 101 and Grand Avenue, and westerly of West
Branch Street. He advised that the sign, both in height and in size of face, are
within the limits of the district, and that the property has already received archi-
tectural approval by the Architectural Committee, including landscaping requirements
on three sides, plus the "V" shaped area in the rear.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case
No. 71 -170 had been duly posted, published and property owners notified, Chairman Moss
declared the hearing open.
Mr. Don Benedict, representative of Shell Oil Company, was present and submitted
a picture of the proposed sign for the Commission's consideration.
No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman Moss de-
clared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken.
RESOLUTION NO. 71 -197 U
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT,
CASE NO. 71 -170.
On motion of Commissioner Nunes, 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 18th day of May, 1971.
PUBLIC HEARING USE PERMIT CASE NO. 71 -171. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH 555 FAIR OAKS AVENUE
COMMISSIONER PORTER REQUESTED TO BE EXCUSED BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE CONFLICTING INTERESTS.
Director Gallop advised that the Church has purchased property which has front-
age on both Valley Road and Fair Oaks Avenue, and that the Use Permit requests approval
of a preliminary development of the property, and including ultimate use as well,
including church, school, hall, convent, rectory, library, offices and playground. If
the Use Permit is approved, Director Gallop recommended that each segment be brought
back before the Commission for approval, and further advised that if the Use Permit is
approved, then any of the uses indicated on this plan would be permitted if the
construction of any development is started within one year of the date of approval.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case
No. 71 -171 had been duly posted, published and property owners notified, Chairman
Moss declared the hearing open. As there was no discussion for or against the pro-
posed Use Permit, Chairman Moss declared the hearing closed.
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There was a brief discussion of possible traffic problems at the intersection
of Valley Road and Fair Oaks Avenue, and Administrator Butch advised that this area is
under the TOPICS program and is being considered for traffic lights.
On motion of Commissioner Schultz, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this 18th day of May, 1971.
;ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman Moss declared
the meeting adjourned,at 8 :20 p.m.
After discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 71 -198 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO.
71 -171.
AYES: Commissioners Nunes, St. Denis, Schultz and Chairman Moss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Bowles, Porter and Strother
Secretary Chairman
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