PC Minutes 1970-01-06Planning Commission
Arroyo Grande, Calif.
January 6, 1970
The Planning Commission met in regular session with Vice Chairman McMillen pre-
siding. Present are Commissioners Porter, St. Denis and Strother, Commissioners Combe
and Moss are absent. One vacancy exists on the Commission. Also in attendance are
City Administrator Butch, Mayor Thompson and Planning Director Gallop.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meetings of December 2nd and December
16th, 1969 were approved as prepared.
REVIEW - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 68 -131 - JONES AMBULANCE SERVICE. 957 GRAND AVENUE
Director Gallop advised that the Use Permit No. 68 -131, Jones Ambulance Service,
957 Grand Avenue, has lapsed due to non-use and further action by the Commission would
not be necessary.
OUTLINE FOR GENERAL PLAN REVIEW
Director Gallop explained that the staff is in the process of reviewing for re-
adoption all of the Elements of the General Plan. As it appears now only three Elements
will require public hearings, namely the Land Use, Circulation, and Public Services and
Facilities Plan. The CBD, Public Buildings, Parks and Recreation, and Beautification
Elements can be readopted by amendment without public hearings. In addition to the
aforementioned Elements, the staff is preparing a Housing Element of the General Pian,
and a Capital Improvements Element. These Elements must be reviewed and re- adopted
prior to March 15th in order that the City can make application for a HUD Sewer District
Grant. As the Elements are reviewed by staff and addendums written, they will be sent
to the Commission members. The staff will schedule them for Commission consideration.
The two new elements will be scheduled for review, study and public hearing prior to
adoption.
RESIGNATION FROM CHARLES BOWLES
Director Gallop advised that a copy of a letter addressed to Mayor Thompson from
Mr. Bowies had been received tendering his resignation from the Commission effective
this date.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE -
ON- STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Director Gallop advised that there was now sufficient material on hand for the
study session on on- street parking, and he was directed to set up a study session for
the first of next week.
COASTAL- VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL
Commissioner St. Denis advised that the Coastal Valley Planning Council met
Monday night, January 5th, and worked on proposed changes in street names in the five .
cities area. He explained that these sessions are aimed at eliminating duplication of
street names in the local cities, and also checking alignment of streets. One of the
matters being considered is renumbering and one of the proposals is a major change
which would consist of complete renumbering, starting from the ocean with the low
numbers and progressing east. Another proposal is to start at about 18th Street and
number in both directions. Director Gallop added a third proposal is to keep the
numbering basically as it is now and try to differentiate between the cities.
Commissioner St. Denis stated the Council members had been asked to go to
their respective Commissions and get their feelings as to what they would recommend
to the City Council regarding the renumbering. Director Gallop suggested a joint
study meeting between the Commission and Council so that the matter could be discussed
by both groups, and he was requested by Vice Chairman McMillen to contact the Council
and arrange a meeting time.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING CASE NO. 69 - 35 - CLARENCE AVENUE (MURRAY)
Director Gallop advised that the petitioner has requested a zone change from
RA -B1 to R -2 which permits . duplexes, and that the Land Use Plan for the City does
envision multiple use for this area and the zone change is in keeping with the Plan.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that Rezoning Case No. 69 -35, Clarence
Avenue, from RA -Bl to R -2, had been duly posted, published and property owners noti-
fied, Vice Chairman McMillen declared the hearing open.
The petitioner, Mrs. D. L. Murray, was present and spoke in favor of the zone
change, stating she would like to build a duplex.
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No further discussion for or against the proposed zone change, Vice Chairman
McMillen declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken:
On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 6th day of January, 1970.
PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT PLAN #4 -WOOD PLACE EXTENSION
For the benefit of those persons not familiar with the purpose of a Development
Plan, Director Gallop explained that a Development Plan does not have any legal status
other than it is a guide line for the use of the Commission and individuals who have
landlocked property that possibly could be developed by opening it up. He stated there
are two parcels of property, both of which the owners have indicated a desire to split
and develop as R -1. The staff has made a study of this and have two recommendations
for consideration. Alternate #1 would be the proposed cul -de -sac as indicated on the
map. Alternate #2 would be to continue Wood Place around and easterly to Halcyon Road.
In discussing this with the various staff members it was concluded that a cul -de -sac
of this length is not the best, however, it is the only method of opening up this land-
locked property and making it developable.
COMMISSIONER STROTHER WAS EXCUSED AND IS NOW ABSENT
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the affected property owners had
been duly.notified of the Public Hearing on Development Plan #4, Wood Place Extension,
Vice Chairman McMillen declared the hearing open, and explained the testimonies of the
persons in the audience would be taken but the Commission could not act on the matter
until the next regular. meeting.
Mrs. Naomi Keesaman, 150 S. Halcyon Road;.; was present and stated she was
definitely against the Development Plan. Mr. Edward Douthart, 207 Wood Place, stated
he was concerned about the cost of the additional roadway and improvements. Director
Gallop advised that the full burden of the .improvements are with the person develop-
ing the property and there would be absolutely no cost to other property owners.
Director Gallop advised that a petition had been received from the property
owners of Wood Place, Tract 58, protesting to the extension of Wood Place. He pointed
out that the petition does not recognize either the cul -de -sac or through street and,
because of this, there is a question as to the validity of the petition. Vice Chairman
McMillen read off the names on the petition and those present testified as follows:
Mrs. Helen Douthart, 207 Wood Place; Mr. Ben Duggins, 227. Wood Place; R. L.
Thomas, 228 Wood Place; B. T. Burnett, 235 Wood Place; R. M. Rhodes, 219 Wood Place;
Ralph Jeffries, 198 Wood Place; Owen Watkins, 192 Wood Place; Edward Douthart, 207
Wood Place; Jennie Grosshauser, 203 Wood Place; and Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, 212 Wood
Place all indicated they would be in favor of Alternate #1, the proposed cul -de -sac,
but were against Alternate #2, continuing Wood Place easterly to Halcyon Road.
Vice Chairman McMillen advised that due to the lack of a quorum, the public
hearing would be continued to the next regular meeting of the Planning. Commission of
January 20, 1970.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairman McMillen adjourned the meeting at 8 :15 P.M.
ATTEST: ,�
AYES: Commissioners McMillen, Porter, St. Denis and Strother
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Combe and Moss
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -146 Z
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL AN
AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 4 ZONING, ARTICLE 2.1,
OF SAID CODE
Secretary Vice Chairm