PC Minutes 1970-09-01Planning Commission
Arroyo Grande, California
September 1, 1970
The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Moss presiding.
Present are Commissioners Bowles, McMillen, Nunes and St. Denis. Commissioners Porter
and Strother are absent. Also in attendance are Administrator Butch, Councilwoman
Thompson and Planning Director Gallop.
MINUTE APPROVAL
On motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1970 were approved
as prepared.
USE PERMIT CASE NO. 68 -126 - REQUEST FOR EXTENSION, CALIFORNIA GRANDMOTHERS' CLUB, INC.
Director Gallop advised that on September 30th of this year the Use Permit and
State Construction Permit for a mobile home park on Farroll Avenue will expire. The
mobile home park was approved for Mr. Jones; is on 8 acres and proposes 67 spaces. The
California Grandmothers' Club, Inc. have put the property into escrow with September 1st
the closing date. The State of California has given a six months extension on the permit
to construct, and we have a letter from the Club requesting a six month extension of the
Use Permit in order to get bids and to get the construction started. Mr. Gallop stated
that in reviewing the conditions which were originally placed on the park, the staff had
no additional recommendations.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -172
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING AN EXTENSION TO
USE PERMIT CASE NO. 68 -126.
On motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Bowles, McMillen, Nunes, St. Denis and Moss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Porter and Strother
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of September, 1970.
LOT SPLIT CASE NO, 70 -111, 1060 MAPLE STREET (CHAMBERS) - REQUEST FOR POSTPONEMENT OF
BLACKTOP REQUIREMENT.
Director Gallop reviewed the conditions imposed by the Lot Split Committee on
August 5, 1970, and advised that the petitioners are appealing Item No. 3, requiring
that the easement be improved with blacktop surfacing subject to Public Works Depart-
ment approval. He advised the petitioners are asking for relief of this requirement
subject to the installation of the sewer line. There is a surfacing on the easement
at the present time which is reasonably dust free and weatherproof. Chairman Moss
stated the Lot Split Committee made the blacktop requirement at this time because if
individual parcels of property are sold prior to the time the sewer is installed, it
may be difficult to enforce the blacktop requirement.
Mr. Dwyer, speaking for Mrs. George on behalf of the Chambers, advised that
the funds for the paving are in escrow at the present time, and to his knowledge
there is no sale intended at this time. He suggested putting the funds in escrow
with the City. Administrator Butch stated he felt something such as this could be
worked out and would probably be much simpler than a covenant.
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner
St. Denis, and unanimously carried, that Requirement No. 3 be amended by requiring
that monies adequate for the blacktop surfacing of the easement be placed on deposit
with the City until such time the sewer is installed, after which time the paving
will be installed.
LOT SPLIT CASE NO. 70 -112, FAIR OAKS AND ALDER — APPEAL OF SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS(BURKE)
Director Gallop advised that Mr. Burke, through his agents Mr. Pace and Mr.
Simpson, petitioned a lot split creating seven lots, which can be created by the
Parcel Map Act when all lots face or abut an existing public right -of -way. The
petitioners are appealing the requirement of sidewalks on the entire Alder Street and
Fair Oaks Avenue frontage, which would amount to about 550 feet.
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Mr. Simpson stated that they felt the requirement was unjust since there are
only scattered sidewalks in the area and the requirement would, bring the cost of the
property up too high for them to go ahead and develop it. Chairman Moss advised that
sidewalks have been a requirement of all new building, both of individual builders and
contractors.. Mr. Pace stated this is an additional expense and they don't feel it is
fair.
It was pointed out that after driveway aprons are installed, there would remain
approximately 320 feet of sidewalk to be installed.
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nunes, seconded by Commissioner
Bowles, and unanimously carried, that the requirement of the Minor Subdivision Committee
Action of August 26, 1970 should stand.
Chairman Moss advised the petitioners of their right to appeal the decision to
the City Council within ten days.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE - "FRONTAGE ROAD" TO "EL CAMINO REAL"
Director Gallop advised that this change is a recommendation of the Coastal
Valley Planning Council and affects all three cities and the county. He advised the
reason for the program is to eliminate duplication of existing names and to properly
identify un -named streets now so that there is a continuity in the area. The name
"El Camino Real" is used in many communities up and down the coast for frontage roads
and on streets which at one time Highway 101 was located.
Director Gallop advised he had received one phone call from a doctor object-
ing to the name because he thought Highway 1 was called El Camino Real. Director
Gallop stated that Highway 1 is "Cabrillo Highway".
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that all property owners have been noti-
fied, Chairman Moss declared the hearing open.
Mr. James Thompson, Chief Administrative Officer of the Arroyo Grande District. . -
Cemetery, was present and stated they objected to the name change. He advised that
approximately six months ago the City changed their address from North Halcyon to
Frontage Road and they have had all their stationery, sales agreements, etc:, printed
with the Frontage Road address.
Chairman Moss advised that the change came on a recommendation of the Coastal
Valley Planning Council and was just brought before the Commission about a month or
six weeks ago.
No further discussion for or against the proposed street name change, Chairman
Moss declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -173
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING CHANGING THE NAME OF "FRONTAGE
ROAD" LOCATED ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF HIGHWAY 101, BEGIN-
NING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY END OF BARNETT STREET
NORTHWESTERLY TO THE WEST CITY LIMITS, TO "EL CAMINO REAL ".
On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Bowles, McMillen, Nunes, St. Denis and Moss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Porter and Strother
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of September, 1970.
PROPOSAL TO OFFICIALLY NAME PRINTZ ROAD EXTENSION
Director Gallop advised that another recommendation from the Coastal Valley
Planning Council is that the small portion of Printz Road within the City, which is
now designated as Route 227, be officially named " Printz Road" from the north City
Limits southerly to its intersection with Corbett Canyon Road.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that all property owners have been
notified, Chairman Moss declared the hearing open. No discussion for or against the
proposed street name, Chairman Moss declared the hearing closed, and the following
action was taken:
PUBLIC HEARING -
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RESOLUTION NO. 70 -174
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING OFFICIALLY NAMING THAT
PORTION OF PRINTZ ROAD WITHIN THE CITY FROM THE NORTH
CITY LIMITS SOUTHERLY TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CORBETT
CANYON ROAD TO "PRINTZ ROAD"
On motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Bowles, McMillen, Nunes, St. Denis and Moss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Porter and Strother
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of september, 1970.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSAL TO OFFICIALLY NAME CORBETT CANYON ROAD CONTINUATION
Director Gallop advised that the proposal would continue the name of Corbett
Canyon Road from its intersection with Printz Road southwesterly to the five corner
intersection, commonly known as Route 227.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that all property owners have been noti-
fied of the proposal, Chairman Moss declared the hearing open. No discussion for or
against the proposed street name, Chairman Moss declared the hearing closed and the
following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -175
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING OFFICIALLY NAMING THAT
ROAD WHICH IS A CONTINUATION OF CORBETT CANYON ROAD
FROM THE EASTERLY CITY LIMITS WEST AND SOUTHERLY TO
THE FIVE CORNERS INTERSECTION TO "CORBETT CANYON ROAD ".
On motion of Commissioner Bowles, seconded by Commissioner Nunes, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Bowles, McMillen, Nunes, St. Denis and Moss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Porter and Strother
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of September, 1970.
REQUEST OF A. V. JOHNSON FOR ABANDONMENT OF A PAPER STREET
Director Gallop read a memo from Public Works Director Anderson requesting
that this matter be held over to the next meeting, at which time he would have a
recommendation. Director Gallop advised that this is a paper street and there is
some problem of locating the property in the area. Chairman Moss tabled the matter
until the next regular meeting.
DETERMINATION OF ALTERNATE DATE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3 1970.
It was pointed out that the first regular Planning Commission meeting in
November is Election Day. On motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner
Nunes, and unanimously carried, that the regular meeting of November 3, 1970 be
cancelled and a special meeting date set for November 4, 1970.
REQUEST FROM BEACON OtL COMPANY
Director Gallop read a letter from Beacon Oil Company requesting permission
to leave the existing concrete block wall, which is a portion of the old car wash
structure at 610 Grand Avenue until such time they decide to apply for a new car wash
facility. Director Gallop advised that he has looked at the property and cannot see
where it is creating any problem.
On motion of Commissioner Nunes, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and
unanimously carried, that this matter be considered as a non- agenda item.
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner
St. Denis, and unanimously carried, that the concrete block wall located in the north-
east corner of the property be allowed to remain for six months, with a review at
that time.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman Moss declared
the meeting adjourned at 8 :15 P.M.
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