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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. 261 262 Planning Commission, 1 -6 -70 Page 2 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