PC Minutes 1971-05-04Arroyo Grande Planning Commission
May 4, 1971
The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Moss presiding. Present
are Commissioners Bowles, Nunes, Porter and t. Denis. Commissioners Schultz and Strother
are absent. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch and Planning Director Gallop.
COMMISSIONER SCHULTZ ENTERED THE MEETING
MINUTE APPROVAL
On motion of Commissioner Nunes, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and unanimously
carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 6, 1971 were approved as prepared.
REPORT FROM COASTAL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Commissioner St. Denis reported that at the last meeting of the Coastal Valley Plan-
ning Council, the discussion was mainly on the street name changes under consideration.
He pointed out that Arroyo Grande does not have anything pending at the present time; that
II Grover City has made the changes recommended; and Pismo Beach Planning Commission is ready
to recommend name changes to the City Council. He further stated that the Oceano area
expressed concern about the "piece meal" recommendations, and felt that we should present
a package to the County in view of the large number of changes and house numbering prob-
lems.
Commissioner St. Denis also reported that it was the feeling of the Council that
it might be up to them to "push" the County to set up some method of notifying residents
in the County on street name changes, in view of the fact that people who river in the
County are not notified of these name changes.
FURTHER DISCUSSION RE 4 -H AND FFA CLUB ACTIVITIES
Director Gallop referred the Commission to the letter from City Attorney Shipsey
wherein he advised it was his opinion that under the existing Ordinances,' there is no
way in which this type of permit could be granted by the staff, and that such a permit
would necessitate an amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance.
Director Gallop pointed out that one of the questions at the last Planning
Commission meeting was whether there could be some temporary measure enacted to put
this program into effect in the current year. He also requested a determination on
the Commission's feeling as to whether the program should be administered subject to
Use Permit procedure, or a committee of three persons; a 4 -H Advisor, a•Commission
member and himself, to act on all requests. He suggested that perhaps this could be
handled similar to a Lot Split or Architectural Approval Committee, wherein the action
of the Committee would be forwarded to the Planning Commission as a matter of infor-
mation.
After discussion, it was the opinion of the Planning Commission members that the
Committee method of administering the program, as outlined by Director Gallop, would
be the most desirable plan, and Director Gallop was requested to draft such an amend-
ment to the Zoning Ordinance for the Commission's consideration.
Mr. Rob Plumb, Leader for the Arroyo Grande Amigos 4-H Club, was present and
advised that inspections are set up by the leaders to make sure that the youngsters
maintain their areas in a clean and orderly manner and, if this is not done, then the
youngster would have to give up his project. Mr. Plumb stated that the plan outlined
by Director Gallop sounds good, and indicated his willingness to participate in such
a committee.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 5 - NELSON STREET EXTENSION
Director Gallop advised that this plan came about at the request of the'Lot Split
Committee based upon a request for a division of property on Nelson Street. After be-
coming aware of the fact that Nelson Street has been acquired, the Committee asked
that a Development Plan be developed for this particular area so that any further break-
up would be done in a reasonable way to get the highest and best use of the property.
He stated that he and Director of Public Works Anderson had discussed the plan and felt
that better development of the area would be to cul -de -sac it so that lots could be
developed around the perimeter of the cul -de -sac. He pointed out that the block to
the south has some problems, and they felt that rather than trying to lay out a plan,
it would be advisable to wait to see what the property owners wanted to do and then
develop something at a later date and amend the map.
He pointed out that there is no legislation set up on how a development plan
is to be developed and adopted, but merely that it be adopted for the guidance of
the Commission.
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He advised that notification of the individuals involved could be done as has
been the procedure in the past since there are actually only four properties involved,
one of which is County property. This plan would enable the City to go on record that
this is slated to be public property for street development.
After discussion,. on. motion of Commissioner Schultz, seconded by Commissioner
Nunes, and unanimously carried, that a public hearing be held on May 18, T97T on Develop-
ment Plan No, 5, Nelson Street Extension,
DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO, 6 - AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY GRAND AVENUE, HALCYON ROAD, VALLEY
GARDENS SUBDIVISION AND VALLEY ROAD
Director Gallop referred to the map for Development Plan No, 6, advising that some
of these streets have already been projected in the Circulation Plan for` the City and
have been adopted, and that any of these extensions are all subject to the development of
the property, and are projected on ultimate needs for circulation of the area. He further
advised that City Engineer Gering, Director of Public Works Anderson, and himself have
gone over this several times and this plan is a result of their recommendations at this
point, and that it is their feeling that this is the most desirable pattern if and when
the development comes about.
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Bowles, seconded by Commissioner
Porter, and unanimously carried, that a public hearing on Development Plan No. 6 be
set for June 1, 1971 and that only affected property owners be notified of the hearing.
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS PLANNING OF ROUTE 227
Director Gallop reported that this item is indirectly a result of a public hear-
ing held by this Commission and by the City Council on a rezoning request in the east
part of the City. When the Circulation Plan was first discussed, 227 played a very
important part in the Land Use in the easterly part of the City, and is more important
as time goes by. Route 227 has been up and down on the list of priorities by the
Division of Highways and :,':in his opinion, this Commission and the City Council should
go on record, both to the Chamber of Commerce Highways Committee and the Division of
Highways, that advanced planning be furnished by the Division, at least to the point of
establishing the Plan Line for the relocation as fast as possible in view of the .im-
portant affect on what is going to happen east of the City. This relocation can affect
the circulation, zoning and eventually affect water and sewer distribution systems, etc.
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Schultz, seconded by Commissioner
Nunes, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission go on record that a re-
quest be made of the Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee to request a route determi-
nation from the Division of Highways on the relocation of Route 227, and - also recommend
to the City Council that they take similar action.
DISCUSSION REGARDING MERCHANTS DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE ON SIDEWALKS
Chairman Moss advised that there are some merchants who are still displaying
merchandise outside of buildings, which is in violation of the Zoning Ordinance.
Director Gallop advised he has written letters to all violators regarding this matter,
and that he will write additional letters where necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman Moss declared
the meeting adjourned at 8 :23 p.m.
ATTEST:
ecretary / Chairman