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PC Minutes 1970-11-04310 Planning Commission Arroyo Grande, Calif. November 4, 1970 The Planning Commission met in special session with Vice Chairman Porter presiding. Present are Commissioners Bowles, Nunes and St. Denis. Commissioners McMillen, Strother and Chairman Moss are absent. Also in attendance are Mayor Levine, City Administrator Butch and Planning Director Gallop. MINUTE APPROVAL On motion of Commissioner Bowles, seconded by Commissioner Nunes, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 1970 were approved as prepared. REPORT FROM COASTAL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Commissioner St. Denis advised that at the last meeting of the Coastal Valley Planning Council the proposed street name changes had been discussed. He stated that the representative from Pismo Beach reported that most of the changes recommended had been approved, with the exception of Ocean View, and he indicated that the Planning: Commission had preferred not to make the change. He reported to the Council that two of the proposed changes in Arroyo Grande had been made and that some objections were experienced on Frontage Road. He advised that Grover City had not, as yet, approved the changes. Commissioner St. Denis also advised that the building "Board of Appeals" had been discussed, and that there was a feeling that the Council might be over- stepping their bounds and.interferring with the powers of the planning Commissions. They also discussed the building inspectors organization and it was felt that such an organization might be advantageous to the entities involved. Director Gallop advised, with regard to Frontage Road, that the County Board of Supervisors at their meeting last Monday, November. 2nd, officially acted_on Frontage Road and changed it to El Camino Real. JOINT MEETING.• -WITH. THE CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1970 Director Gallop advised that the City Council had requested a study meeting, primarily for the discussion of mobile home parks, and that material will be mailed to the Planning Commission and City Council concerning a report that he and Mr. Butch have been working. on. Director Gallop pointed out that the joint meeting is scheduled for November 16th,, which is the day before the regularly scheduled Commission meeting, and that since there are no public hearings scheduled for that meeting, he suggested that perhaps the meeting of the 17th could be cancelled. On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Nunes, and unanimously carried, the regular meeting of November 17th was cancelled. COMMISSIONER STROTHER ENTERED THE MEETING PROPOSED ORDINANCE - ON STREET PARKING OF TRUCKS AND TRAILERS Director Gallop advised that, time permitting, the proposed ordinance on On Street Parking of Trucks and Trailers will be ready for consideration at the joint meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 70 -163, SERVICE STA.;.115 GRAND TERRIBLE:HERBST 'Director Gallop pointed out that the proposed location is an interior lot and is just west of The Key Shop on Grand. Avenue. He stated the property is quite deep and the rear property line abuts the residential properties on Linda Drive, and that the petitioner indicates that only the front portion of the property would be used. Director Gallop advised he had neglected to recommend conditions in the staff report and if the. Commission wishes to grant the Use Permit, the following conditions are recommended: Commercial sidewalks, undergrounding of utilities, 5% or more in landscaping, and that the balance of the property be - subject to weed control and kept neat and orderly. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for Use Permit Case No. 70 -163 had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Vice Chairman Porter declared the hearing open. Planning Commission, 11 -4 -70 Page 2 Mr.. John Kerley, representing the petitioner, was present and spoke in favor of the Use Permit being granted. He stated the service station use will not exceed the first 100 feet of the property, and that they would cooperate with whatever the Commission requires in landscaping, etc. He advised the station would not have lube racks and would not provide any services other than gasoline and oil, and that the normal hours of operation would be from 6 :00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. He described the building, stating he felt it was quite decorative and would be a credit to the com- munity. Mr. Frank Banner, representing Mr. John [Winer, of 1148 Grand Avenue was present and stated he would like to see the property used for light manufacturing: instead of a service station. He stated there are 19 stations in Arroyo Grande now, of which two are closed. The operator of the Enco Station at the corner of Grand.Ave. and Elm Street was present and spoke against the use permit being granted. Mrs. Mary Ansley -, Bonanza Realty and spoke in favor of. the Use.Permit being granted. No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Vice Chairman Porter declared the hearing closed. After discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -179 U A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING USE PERMIT CASE NO. 70 -163. On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Nunes, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Bowles, Nunes, Porter, St. Denis and - Strother NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner McMillen and Chairman Moss the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of November, 1970. The petitioner was advised that upon completion of the landscaping plans, it would be necessary to submit landscaping and elevation plans to the. Architectural Committee for approval. PUBLIC HEARING -USE PERMIT CASE #70 -164 FREE STANDING SIGN 1156 GRAND TERRIBLE HERBST Director Gallop advised that the P -M District permits signs of 150 square feet each face, and the plans submitted indicate 96 square feet each face. He pointed out that the sign clearance is not adequate, in that the plans indicate- 10' clearance and the minimum is 14' clearance from grade. The developer indicates that the sign is interior lighted, non-flashing and non - rotating. Director Gallop also pointed out that the developer did not specify a. location for the sign and, recognizing the possibilities of shading or shadowing of abutting properties,he felt the best location would be in the center of the property. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case No. 70-164 had been duly posted, published, and property owners notified, Vice Chairman Porter declared the hearing open. Mr. Kerley, representing the petitioner, was present and indicated agree - ment with the suggested location for the sign. No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Vice Chairman Porter declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -180 U A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 70 -164. On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: 311 312 Planning Commission, .11 -4 -70 Page 3 ATTEST: AYES: Commissioners Bowles, Nunes, Porter, St. Denis and Strother NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner McMillen and Chairman Moss the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of November, 1970. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :18 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, November 16th. Ieat Secretary / ice Chairman 1