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PC Minutes 1970-10-06Planning Commission Arroyo Grande, California October 6, 1970 The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Moss presiding. Present are Commissioners Bowles, McMillen,' Nunes, St. Denis, and Strother, Commissioner Porter is absent. Also in attendance are 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 September 15, 1970 were approved as pre- pared. DI'S'CUSSLON ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE - MOVING OF BUILDINGS II/ Director Gallop advised that the staff reviewed the proposed ordinance in detail and since there were a number of changes recommended, it should probably be retyped before final consideration by the Commission. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that the proposed Ordinance would be retyped with the suggested additions and corrections and placed on the Agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 69-145 - MOBILE HOME PARK (WICAL) Director Gallop advised that a letter had been received from the State Division of Housing last Friday, after the agenda had been mailed out, advising that a six month extension had been granted to Dr. Wical for his mobile home park. Dr.. Wical has a letter before this Commission requesting an extension of Use Permit Case No. 69 -145. On motion of Commissioner Nunes, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and unanimously carried, that this matter be considered as a non - agenda item. Director Gallop advised that the Division of Housing indicates that the construction permits have been extended to February 16, 1971. Director Gallop pointed out that several complaints have been received con- cerning the mobile home that has been sitting in front of the property. The Use Permit states that no mobile home shall be put on the property until the park is completed and ready for occupancy. Dr. Wical stated that the mobile home is being stared there temporarily and is not being used at all, and he plans to move it in the near future. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nunes, seconded by Commissioner McMillen, and unanimously carried, that one extension be granted to February 16, 1971, and that the mobile home now being stored on the property be removed within two weeks from this date, October 6, 1970. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE - RAILROAD AVENUE Director Gallop advised that the property owners on this street have received two notices with regard to the proposed name change, and that three communications have been received in connection with the proposal. He advised that the first two letters were from Mr. Wood who owns property adjacent to the street. In the first letter dated Sept. 26, 1970, he indicated that the property owners had mutually agreed that the street be named "Avocado Lane ". A second ' letter, dated September II 30, 1970 was received wherein he requested that we disregard his letter of September 26th. Director Gallop further advised that he had received another letter, this date, from Mr. Gordon Bennett, who owns property across the street from Railroad Avenue, stating it was the desire of the property owners to have "Railroad Avenue" retained as the name of the street. However, he stated that if it is mandatory that the name be changed, they suggested "Pacific Coast Railway" as an alternate name. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the property owners had been properly notified of the Public Hearing for the proposed name change, Chairman Moss declared the hearing open. Mr. Gordon Bennett, representing E. C. Loomis and Sons, Mr. Delmore S. Wood, Mr. Robert Baldwin, and Mrs. Bennett were present and objected to the proposed name change from "Railroad Avenue" to "Avocado Way" for historical reasons. 305 30 Planning Commission, 10 -6 -70 Page 2 Director Gallop advised that the recommendation for the name change originated from the Coastal Valley Planning Council, and that in comparing a list of all street names within the planning area, a great many duplication of street names were noted, and among these duplications is "Railroad Avenue ". He advised that "Railroad Avenue" in Oceano is a developed street with„ esidences, and that the street in Arroyo Grande is a block long street wi,tliou resLdeivies4 In recommending the street name changes, the Coastal Valley Planning Council endeavored to balance out the number of streets that were to be changed in each area and those recommended for changes had the least amount of residences_,_ He also pointed out that all of these areas have Mutual Aid Agreements for fire and :police protection, ;.amblea ce seri i ce, then -war ious u;t i:l:i ty. companies, etc, and every piece of property has t� be ositively identified. As the area grows the problem of street identification bec ies more acute. No further discussion for -o gainst the proposed street name change, Chairman Moss declared the. hearing closed, and the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 70 - 177 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING CHANGING THE NAME OF "RAILROAD AVENUE" TO "PACIFIC COAST RAILWAY" IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, On motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner Strother, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Bowles, McMillen, Nunes, St. Denis, Strother and Chairman Moss NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Porter the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 6th day of October, 1970. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE - CYPRESS COURT Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the property owners on Cypress Court have been notified of the public hearing for the proposed street name change, Chairman Moss declared the hearing open. Director Gallop advised that the property owners had been sent two notices and that the name "Monterey Court" had been recommended in the Notice of Public. Hearing. He further advised that no communications of any kind had been received from the property owners indicating an alternate name. Mr. Ralph Hopkins, 942 Cypress Court, was present and objected to the pro- posed name change. Mrs. Helen Ross, Cypress Court, indicated that several of the property owners objected to the name "Monterey Court ", and suggested that if more time were available, the property owners could possibly get together and agree on an alternate name. Mr. Bob Stevens, 932 Cypress Court, was present and stated that he didn't feel the importance of the name change could justify the inconvenience to the residents of the street. He also requested that "Court" be changed to something else. No further discussion for or against the proposed street name change, Chairman Moss declared the hearing closed. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and unanimously carried, that the matter be tabled for two weeks to permit the property owners on Cypress Court to get together and decide on an alternate name. REQUEST OF COMMISSIONER MC MILLEN FOR PERMISSION TO BE OUT OF STATE On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and unanimously carried, the request of Commissioner McMillen to be out of the State of California for the next two weeks was approved. QUARTERLY MEETING - CHANNEL COUNTIES DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Director Gallop advised that notice has been recieved that the Quarterly Meeting of the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities will be held in Oxnard on October 16th, and requested that any Commission member wishing to attend notify City Clerk Miller no later than October 8th. Planning Commission, 10 -6 -70 Page 3 CURB GUTTER AND SIDEWALK RE UIREMENTS AT TEXACO STATION ON TRAFFIC WAY Chairman Moss requested that a letter be written to the City Council re- minding them of the requirement for installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk at the Texaco Station on Traffic Way, which was to be installed in October. REPORT FROM COASTAL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Commissioner St. Denis gave a brief report of the current Coastal Valley Planning Council activities. Chairman Moss asked Commissioner St. Denis to review the Board of Appeals referred to under the "Uniform Building Inspection and Board of Review" in the Coastal Valley Planning Council minutes of September 23, 1970.. It was pointed out that the Uniform Building Code is a: standard used all over the country, and a Board of Appeals is a requirement of that code and is set up to settle disputes involving the U.B.C. The Board of Appeals is made up of professional people in the field making a determination as to whether or not the interpretation is correct. DISCUSSION ON MOBILE HOME PARKS Chairman Moss stated that in the past year or so there have been several applications for mobile home parks, and inquired as to what the other cities are doing to limit or control the amount of trailer parks coming in. Director Gallop advised that mobile home park development is like any other free enterprise and is controlled completely by zoning. Administrator Butch advised that the City Council has expressed the same concern and that he is now in the process of getting this information, and as soon as the information is available it will be passed on to the Planning Commission. ENFORCEMENT OF USE PERMIT CONDITIONS Commissioner Strother inquired as to the possibility of requiring performance bonds to ensure that landscaping requirements are met. Director Gallop advised that if landscaping is a condition of the Use Permit in connection with a Mobile Home Park, the State law requires that the State Inspector abide by the Use Permit conditions before the Mobile Home park is approved for occupancy. It was suggested that a six months review be placed on the Use Permit to assure the landscaping is in and is being maintained. 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 9 :05 P.M. ATTEST: Secretary k Chairman 307