PC Minutes 1970-01-20Planning Commission
Arroyo Grande, California
January 20, 1970
The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Moss presiding.
Present are Commissioners Combe, Kane, McMillen, St. Denis and Strother. Commissioner
Porter is absent. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch and Planning
Director Gallop,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner Strother, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1970 were
approved as prepared.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSION MEMBER
Chairman Moss welcomed John J Kane to the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission.
• COURTLAND STREET DEEDS
Director Gallop explained that in approving a lot split for Mr. Addison Wood
on Grand Avenue at the projection of the Courtland Street intersection, right -of -way
deeds were required by the Lot Split Committee for the extension of Courtland Street.
He advised one deed had been received from Mr. Wood for the easterly 25 feet,
and a deed from Dr. Heersema for an additional 35 feet is being prepared,
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner
St. Denis, and unanimously carried that a recommendation be made to the City Council
to accept these deeds for right -of -way purposes.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DIVISION MEETING
Director Gallop advised that the next Channel Counties Division of the League
of California Cities Division meeting was scheduled to be held Friday, February 6th,
and Commission members and their wives were invited to attend.
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LEGISLATIVE RE UIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF PRIVATE ASSETS
Director Gallop advised that copies of the League of California Cities infor-
mation on•the "Public Disclosure of Private Assets" law had been distributed with
agenda`Materi.al, and he would attempt to answer, or secure answers, to any questions
the Commission members may have.
Administrator Butch stated that there are more proposals before the legislation.
One'proposal is that non- paying positions would not have to declare their assets.
Another proposal is to include declaration of $1,000.00 or more interest in anything;
also political contributions in the amount of $100.00 or more would have to be declared.
COMMISSIONER PORTER ENTERED THE MEETING
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' MEETING
Director Gallop advised that the Planning Commissioners' meeting being conducted
by the League of California Cities in Anaheim, which was originally scheduled for
April 8, 9 and 10 had been changed to June 3rd, 4th, and 5th, and that money has been
budgeted for one member of the Planning Commission to attend,
PUBLIC HEARING USE PERMIT CASE NO. 70 -156, SANTA MARIA NEON FOR MID STATE BANK -
FREE STANDING SIGN 1026 GRAND AVENUE
Director Gallop advised that the application is from Santa Maria Neon Sign
Company for Mid State Bank to permit the installation of a free standing, interior
illuminated sign to be placed in the first planter area east of the new building
within the parking area. The sign is to be non- flashing, non - revolving and no
encroachment.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that public hearing for Use Permit Case
No. 70-156, free standing sign at 1026 Grand Avenue, . had been duly posted, published
and property owners notified, Chairman Moss declared the hearing open.
There being no discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman
declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken.
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Planning Commission, 1-20-70 Pa9e 2
RESOLUTION NO. 70-147 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A. USE PERMIT,
CASE NO. 70 -156.
On motion of .Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner.Porter,_and:on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES :: Commissioners Combe, Kane,, McMillen, Porter, St. Denis and Moss
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Strother
ABSENT:. None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 20th day, of January, 1970,
PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUATION - DEVELOPMENT PLAN #4 - WOOD PLACE EXTENSION
Director Gallop reviewed the proposed development plan for the benefit of
:th.ose members not present at the last meeting. He explained that a. lot split had
been filed by Mrs, Angel and.app.roved. by the Lot Split Committee,and.there. was some
discussion of another by one of,.the. local builders, At the last meet,ing,there
were two recommendations made for consideration, Alternate #1 is .the:proposed.
cul -de -sac as indicated on the map, and Alternate #2 would be to continue Wood Place
around and easterly to Halcyon Road, The majority of the people who appeared at the
public hearing objected to the extension to Halcyon. One owner.objected,to a,ny kind
of extension. Director Gallop informed the Commission that in view of the objections
expressed, he and Mr. Anderson, Director of Public Works, took asecond look at the
plan and came up with a third recommendation; that the .extension :from Wood Place
easterly to.Halcyon Road. be eliminated from the plan, and that the proposed cul -de -sac
be moved southerly.,to center lot of the Angel "split". This would provide access •
to the northerly parcel and stop future continuation of Wood Place,, Also, instead
of the requirement for a right -of -way deed on the north Angel parcel, that a 15'
utility easement be•,created in its place.
If this change in the plan would be acceptable to the Planning Commission,
it would be necessary for the Lot Split Committee to amend their recommendation
on the lot split and require the public_ utility easement.
Commissioner Strother asked if the cul -de -sac would remove contact between
the cul -de -sac and the Keeseman property. Director Gallop advised there would be
private traffic bat, no public traffic. When development of the property takes place,
a plot plan must be approved by the Architectural Committee and by staff, and can be
controlled by design.
L.; CI irmaniMoss declared the hearing continued. No discussion for or against
the amended development plan, Chairman Moss declared the hearing closed. After
discussion the following .action . was taken:
RESOLUTION NO, 70 -148 DP
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE'ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
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On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner McMillen, and
on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Combe, Kane, McMillen, Porter, St. Denis, Strother
and Moss
NOES: None
ABSENT: . None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 20th day of January, 1970.,,
LOT SPLIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY DEDICATION -. LOT SPLIT CASE NO.
69 -100 (ANGEL) ,
This item was eliminated from the agenda in view of the amendment. to Develop-
ment Plan No. 4 adopted by the Planning Commission.
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DISCUSSION AND READOPTION OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND PUBE C BUILDINGS
ELEMENISOF THE GENERAL PLAN
Director Gallop stated that three reviews of the General Plan were sent to
Commission members with the agenda material. The first item is a general review
of the economic section of the General Plan. It is not element, but review
material upon which the General Plan is based. This will be the introduction of
the review of the General. Plan.
The Central Business district Element includes a map of the Central Business
District. The original plan was adopted in .1965 and was the first element of the
General Plan.. The plan review as submitted has been reviewed by the Downtown
Merchants Association, as was the original element prior to Commission action. The
outline of the plan reviews the adoption of the plan, how it was reviewed and when.
It should be noted that the implementation over the past 42 years has all been in
keeping with the plan as originally projected. The map is somewhat different from
the original map in that it has been expanded during the rezoning. There is one
other extension being, recommended and that is an extension of Le Point, Street westerly
from Nevada Street to intersect with Wesley. We feel this is a necessity in the
ultimate development of the CBD to provide additional circulation to those areas
in the 'north which will be developed in the future. We are also recommending that
Nevada Street be removed from the Circulation Plan because of the narrow width and,
the inability of ever widening it to take care of the traffic that is being generat &v
In the updating of the plan, we have made several notations concerning the
implementation'of the plan, as follows:
1. The Downtown Improvement District must be created and'utilized to
develop additional off street parking prior to the Division of
Highways and City program of rebuilding Branch Street. The same
District should be utilized in the new street lighting program,
landscaping and stream bed park program.
2. The Underground Utility District should be adopted and financing
program developed to accomplish this major upgrading of the Central
Business District.
3. One minor amendment to the Plan must be adopted the development of
Le Point Street from Wesley Avenue easterly to the Arroyo Grande -
San Luis Obispo Road to provide an alternate and additional circulation
to the north of the Central Business District, particularly as it affects
new development in all of the northerly part of the city....
After discussion, the following action was taken.
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -149 G
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE READOPTING THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
On motion of Commissioner Kane, seconded by Commissioner McMillen, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Combe, Kane, McMillen, Porter, St. Denis,
Strother and Moss.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 20th day of January, 1970.
Director Gallop reviewed the proposed amended Circulation map with the
Commission for their information, and requested their consideration of any
additional changes or additions, and informed the Commission that the public
for the readoption of the Circulation Plan has been scheduled for the
regular meeting of February 3, 1970.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner Combe, and
unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:, �
Secretary ✓'� Chairman
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