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Arroyo Grande, California
February 17, 1970
The Planning Commission met in regular session with Commissioner Porter pre-
siding as Acting Chairman. Present are Commissioners Combe, Kane and St, Denis.
Commissioners McMillen, Strother and Chairman Moss are absent. Also in attendance
are Councilman Talley, City Administrator Butch and Planning Director Gallop.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Commissioner Combe, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and '
unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1970 were
approved as prepared.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 70 -157 - SALE AND RENTAL OF TRAVEL TRAILERS, BOATS
CAMPING ESUIPMENT ETC, 1230 GRAND AVENUE KOEHN AND HOWARD
Director Gallop advised that the property involved is almost directly across the
street from Kinney's Shoe Store on Grand Avenue, and at the present time the piece of
property is partially excavated out of a sand hill. The petitioners propose to conduct
sale and rental of travel trailers, boats, and camping equipment and, according to the
application, services are a part of the request, however, there are no provisions for
structures for services at the moment. Sanitary services and office will, be
located in a building to the rear and east of the display property. Director Gallop
mentioned one item which was omitted from the staff report, which is an excavation
permit to remove the sand on the property. The Director of Public Works has requested
that the final grading of the property meet City requirements before it is improved.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the public hearing for Use Permit
Case No. 70 -157, Sale and Rental of Travel Trailers, Boats, Camping Equipment and
Services at 1230 Grand Avenue had been duly published, posted and property owners
notified, Acting Chairman Porter declared the hearing open.
Mrs. McOsker, 1224 Grand Avenue, was present and stated they have an easement
for access to their property which abuts the property that is being excavated, and
expressed concern over the right of way sluffing off because of the excavation,
Director Gallop advised that the City is aware of this easement and this is one of
the reasons for the condition that the final grading would be done to meet the City's
requirements. Director Gallop also advised that there are provisions for customer
parking on the property.
No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Acting Chairman
Porter declared the hearing closed.
After discussion the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 70-155 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE
PERMIT, CASE NO. 70 -157.
AYES: Commissioners Kane, Porter and•St.-Denis
NOES: Commissioner Combe .
ABSENT: Commissioners McMillen,' Strother and Chairman Moss
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 17th day of February, 1970.
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On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Kane, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
Director Gallop informed the petitioners that the Use Permit would be
effective in ten (10) days if no appeal is made to the City Council.
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION - ELM STREET AND THE PIKE (GOLDEN WEST HOMES, INC.)
Director Gallop advised that the developers are proposing the development of
a subdivision on the north side of The Pike, east of Elm Street and west of Tract
282. He advised that the tentative map would be filed in the near future, and that
Mr. C. L. Martin, representative for Golden West Homes, is present and would like
to offer transportation to any Commission member who would be interested in making
a trip to Watsonville to see a similar tract. He also advised that the subdivision
would be filed under the P -D, Planned Development District, rather than R -1, Resi-
dential.
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Mr. Martin advised that this concept is designed primarily for retirees and
senior citizens, and they have been built in San Diego County and Watsonville. He
stated these are single homes on single lots, and that the buyers, for the most part,
are from metropolitan areas who want to get out of the crowded areas. He advised
all of their advertising is done in the metropolitan cities and not locally. These
people come in here with their own money, they do not over tax the school district,
they don't compete for jobs, and they do most of their shopping locally. He also
stated that, by deed restrictions, the buyers must be 45 years or older; no more
than two people for each bedroom and they are two bedroom houses.
After discussion, several members of the Commission indicated an interest in
visiting the similar development in Watsonville, and Director Gallop was requested to
make the necessary arrangements.
PUBLIC HEARING - LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN - AMENDED
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the public hearing for the amended
Land Use Element of the General Plan had been duly advertised, Acting Chairman
Porter declared the hearing open.
Director Gallop advised that in 1966 the Land Use Element was adopted and
has since been used as a tool and a guide for rezoning. In January 1969 a new
zoning map was adopted, and in the final analysis of the zoning map, there were a
number of . changes made, which now should be reflected in the Land Use Plan. He
briefly reviewed these changes for the Commission on the Land Use map, explaining
that these are the amendments listed on the second and third pages of the report.
No discussion for or against the proposed amendment, Acting Chairman Porter
declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -156 G
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE READOPTING THE
AMENDED LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN.
On motion of Commissioner Kane, seconded by Commissioner Combe, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Combe, Kane, Porter and St. Denis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners McMillen, Strother and Moss
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 17th day of February, 1970.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Director Gallop advised that the Capital Improvement Plan is being revised,
and a public hearing is scheduled for the next regular Planning Commission meeting.
ASILOMAR CONFERENCE
Director Gallop advised the As ilomar;ConfOrence.. is. ,to. be held Saturday,
March 7th in Monterey. He explained that this is a yearly conference and is
usually quite good, and requested any Commission members wishing to attend the
conference to advise him so that he could make transportation arrangements, etc.
RELEASES FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Director Gallop stated that two releases from the League of California
Cities have been distributed to the Commission members for their information; one
of which is a proposed policy hearing before the Public Utilities Commissioncon-
cerning review of proposed generating facilities and transmission lines by local
entities. He pointed out that the release was received too late for this Commission
to take any action since the date for filing recommendations must be in by, February
27th. The other release is additional information on the "Disclosure of Assets" law.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Commissioner Combe, seconded by Commissioner Kane, and
unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :38 p.m.
ATTEST: 1 1,14,2 17
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