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PC Minutes 1971-04-06Arroyo Grande Planning Commission April 6, 1971 The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Moss presiding. Present are Commissioners Bowles, Nunes, Porter, St. Denis and Schultz. Commissioner Strother is absent. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch, Councilman Talley and Planning. Director Gallop. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Commissioner Schultz, seconded by Commissioner Nunes, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 16th, 1971 were approved as prepared. REPORT FROM COASTAL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Commissioner St. Denis reported on the Coastal Valley Planning Council meeting held on April 5, 1971, advising that the Council had discussed the proposed budget and he increase in costs that might necessitate requesting more support monies from the ities involved. The increase would be required to cover the cost of future seminars. he Council also discussed the problems on Highway 1 in the Oceano area where there are ive or six different names on one continuous street. Director Gallop advised that Fourth Street in Grover City has been officially extended southerly down to the intersection with Highway 1 , and that Halcyon Road has been extended southerly of Highway 1 up on the Mesa where it intersects with El Campo Road. REVIEW OF EXISTING BLOCK WALL - BEACON OIL STATION 610 GRAND AVENUE Director Gallop reminded the Commission that this matter was carried over from the last meeting so that a representative of Beacon 011 Company could be present. He further advised that Beacon has requested the wall to remain subject to their mak- ing a determination as to whether or not to file for a Use Permit to construct a car wash facility. Mr. Joe Gomes, representative of the Beacon Oil Company, was present and re- quested that the Commission consider an additional extension until possibly January of next year, for the reason being mainly because the o.il companies are on an economy kick this year. He estimated that the project would cost in the neighborhood of $13,000 to construct the car wash to blend in with the existing service station. He further advised that he didn °t feel the wall is detrimental to either the property or the City at this time. In answer to Commissioner Schultz °s question as to whether or not the wall would be used in the reconstruction of the car wash, Mr. Comes advised that this four hour fire wall is a requirement of the code and that it would be used as such in the reconstruction of the facility. After a brief discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nunes, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and unanimously carried, that an extension be granted for the block wall to remain until January 18, 1972 with the provision that no further ex- tension will be granted. DISCUSSION RE: 4 -H AND FFA CLUB ACTIVITIES Director Gallop referred to a letter from Mr. Rob Plumb, local leader of the Amigos 4 -H Club, dated March 29, 1971, requesting consideration of a method whereby a 4 -H or FFA boy or girl living in a residential area could obtain permission to have an educational project of raising small livestock providing they have an area large enough. Mr. Rob Plumb, 291 James Way, w«, present. and briefly outlined what the - and FFA programs are trying to acccm a He stated that they believe very trongly that these young people shout' : ,,r eap respecting the Taw and if they had place to go to get a permit, then they w, r"; f :el like they are within the law, and also it would give the City a good o,,p;ortunity to control what animals are in the residential area, some of which they "n% no control over now. This method would provide an opportunity for the boys and girls in the City to participate in the program. He outlined a plan where the youngsters themselves would go to their neighbors and get their approval first and then come, to the City and request a permit. Director Gallop pointed out that we are still a rural community and he felt we could work out some program that would be acceptable, such as some type of permit where the neighbors are made fully aware of the projects, etc. He advised it would have to be fairly tightly controlled and he suggested that rather than putting the entire administrative burden on the Planning Director, that one leader from the 4 -H or from the FFA and a Commission Member could review applications and make the decisions. 345 346 Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, 4 -6 -71 Director Gallop further advised that the organizations would like to put this program into effect in the current year, but that such an amendment to the .City Ordi- nance would require public hearings by both the Planning Commission and City Council, which normally requires several months. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and unanimously carried, Director Gallop was directed to explore the possibilities to see what cold be done in order to open the door for such a project within the City. PUBLI&.HEARING m USE PERMIT CASE NO. 71-169 SANTA MARIA NEON AGENTS FOR JOHNSON'S HOBBY CENTER 1300 GRAND AVENUE PET AND Director Gallop advised that the request is to erect a free standing combi= nation sign for the Johnson Pet and Hobby Center on Grand Avenue. The sign is generally defined as a combination sign, however, the entire physical support of the sign is a post as in a free standing sign. He advised the sign is to be 3° x l2° or 36 square feet, and the top of the sign to be approximately 2 ft. above the top of the building. The sign is double faced, and the application states there will be no pro- jection into the right -of -way, will be non - flashing and non - rotating. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 71°195 U A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE - CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE 71-169. On motion of Commissioner Schultz, seconded by Commissioner Nunes, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Bowles, Nunes, Porter, St. Denis, Schultz and Chairman Moss NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Strother the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 6th day of April, 1971. DISCUSSION RE: MERCHANTS DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE ON SIDEWALKS Chairman Moss indicated he would. like to see the City the Ordinance requiring businesses to maintain their merchandise within the buildings. Director Gallop pointed out that merchandise should not be displayed in the public right -of -way. The Planning Director was requested to write to all merchants who were. in violation of the Ordinance in this respect. DISCUSSION RE: THE BARGAIN MART, 410 BRANCH STREET Chairman Moss stated that when this Commission granted the Use Permit for the Bargain Mart, one of the requirements was that curbs and gutters would be installed now, and sidewalks were to be installed in 90 days. He referred to a report from J. E. Anderson, Jr., Public Works Director, wherein he recommends that the curb and gutter requirement be reviewed in 90 days. Director Gallop advised he has checked with the Police Department and they are not aware of any problems so far as traffic, parking, etc. are concerned. Administrator Butch advised he has checked the location on two Saturdays and, apparently, there haven't been any problems and everything seems to be satisfactory. By mutual agreement, the Commission accepted Mr. Anderson's recomm mentation. LETTER FROM ROBERT L. GOULART ARROYO GRANDE CITIZENS COMMITTEE Director Gallop advised that the letter received from Mr. Goulart, dated March 31st, had arrived too late to plate =n the agenda for this meeting. He re- quested guidance from the Commission a t.: whether they would like to make this an agenda item for the next Planning Commi:si�r me or wait until the recommended amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are reedy for consideration and discuss the items at that time. He further advised that he hoped to have the recommendations ready for study in another six weeks. After discussion, it was agreed by the Commission members that the three items listed in Mr. Goulart °s letter be considered along with the recommended amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and that Mr. Goulart be given a copy of the proposed amendments when they are available. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman Moss declared the meeting adjourned at 8 :08 :p.m. ATTEST: FREE STANDING SIGN. 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