PC Minutes 1969-12-161
Planning Commission
Arroyo Grande, California
December 16, 1969
The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Moss presiding.
Present are Commissioners Combe, St. Denis and Strother. Commissioners Bowles,
McMillen and Porter are absent. Also in attendance are Administrator Butch, Councilman
Levine and Planning Director Gallop.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 1969 was tabled due
to the lack of a quorum of Commissioners who were present at that meeting.
WELCOME TO NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Chairman Moss expressed the Commission's regret over the resignation of Mr. Sawyer,
and welcomed new Commissioner John G. Combe to the Planning Commission.
VICK PACE LOT SPLIT - RIGHT -OF -WAY DEED
Director Gallop indicated on the map a division of a portion of property between
Sierra Drive and Chilton by Mr, Vick Pace, which was approved by the Lot Split Committee
with the requirement of a deed to 5° for right -of -way purposes along the Chilton Street
frontage of the property. He explained that when right -of -way is requested, it is
necessary for the Planning Commission to take action recommending to the City Council
that the deed be accepted for right -of -way purposes.
On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and
unanimously carried, that a recommendation be made to the City Council to accept a
deed for 5° for right -of -way purposes from Mr. Vick Pace along the Chilton Street
frontage of the subject property.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN #4 PROVIDING FOR CONTINUATION OF WOOD PLACE
Director Gallop advised that the Development Plan involves property between So.
Halcyon Road and Alder Street and is a continuation of Wood Place as illustrated on
the map. He also advised there presently is a lot split application filed on the
property involved, creating three additional R -1 lots, and that an additional lot
split is tentatively being discussed. He pointed out that the first choice would be
a cul -de -sac as indicated on the map. In discussing the matter with Public Works
Director Anderson and City Engineer Garing, they felt it would be more desirable to
terminate Wood Place at the point shown on the map. Alternate #2 would be to continue
Wood Place around and east to Halcyon. The plan as presented has been essentially
approved by all property owners involved, including the cul -de -sac.
On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Strother, and
unanimously carried, that a public hearing be set for January 6, 1970 to consider
Development Plan #4.
REPORT ON "LAKE LOPEZ ESTATES"
Director Gallop reported that the developers of the proposed "Lake Lopez
Estates" have temporarily withdrawn their application until they have had an
opportunity to make presentations to the South County area. They have indicated
they will approach the cities involved for joint meetings with the Planning
Commissions and City Councils.
CONTINUATION, OF PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 69 - 153 - JIFFY FOOD STORES,
N.E. CORNER OF COURTLAND AND GRAND - REMOTE CONTROL GASOLINE UNITS
Director Gallop stated that at the request of the Commission he had contacted
a number of the cities who have similar remote control gas pump installations, and
that three letters and a news item on the subject had been received and forwarded to
the Commission.
Chairman Moss reopened the public hearing on Use Permit Case.No. 69 -153.
Mr. Warner, representative of Jiffy Food Stores, was present and listed the
following safety requirements with regard to the remote control gasoline units:
The customer must hold the device on the nozzle open at all times; they do not permit
gas in any kind of container; the unit is not activated until the operator pushes
the button in the control booth; the gasoline unit will not be activated by the
operator as long as the car motor is running, or if someone is smoking; and the
operator is required to stand by the control box at all times during the operation
of the pump.
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No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman Moss
declared the hearing closed.
On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Combe, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
ATTEST:
After discussion by the Commission, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -145 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 69-153
AYES: Commissioners Combe, St. Denis, Strother and Moss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Bowles, McMillen and Porter
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16th day of December, 1969.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBER TO THE COASTAL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL
It was pointed out that Mr. Sawyer's resignation from the Planning Commission
creates a vacancy of one Commission member as representative to the Coastal Valley
Planning Council. Chairman Moss appointed Commissioner St. Denis as Commission
representative to the Coastal Valley Planning Council to replace Mr. Sawyer. He
also appointed Commissioner Combe to the Architectural Review Committee replacing
Commissioner St. Denis.
DISCUSSION ON REMOVAL OF NON- CONFORMING BILLBOARDS
Director Gallop pointed out that the Commission may want to make a recommendation
to the City Council requesting that the Council take action regarding the removal of
the billboards on Branch Street and Traffic Way that are in violation of the City
Ordinance. Councilman Levine stated that the Council has requested City Attorney
Shipsey to contact the Ryan Advertising Company's attorney and advise that we intend
to take legal action to obtain removal of the signs.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business before the Commission, Chairman Moss adjourned
the meeting at 8 :20 p.m..
Secretary
Chairman