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PC Minutes 1969-08-191 Planning Commission Arroyo Grande, California August 19, 1969 The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman Moss presiding. Present are Commissioners Bowles, McMillen and Strother. Commissioners Porter, St. Denis and Sawyer are absent. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch and Planning Director Gallop. COMMISSIONER ST. DENIS ENTERED THE MEETING MINUTE APPROVAL On motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner Strother, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 1969 were approved as prepared. REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON BILLBOARDS Commissioner McMillen reported that i-i and Commissioner Bowles met with the Ryan Outdoor Advertising Co. representatives, which resulted in the following determi- nations: a. The Sign Ordinance does permit ground or billboard signs in the P -M District . within the City of Arroyo Grande through Use Permit procedure. This finding has been cleared with the City Attorney, and agrees with Ryan Sign Co. recommendations. b. By using the above determination, plus the fact that the Freeway Beautification Act would prohibit installation of billboards within any of the existing Freeway Service Districts and a considerable amount of the Highway Service Districts, would limit available areas for billboard installation to Grand Avenue and Branch Street. c. There are now existing three P -M Districts on Grand Avenue and one on Branch Street in which Ryan could file for a Use Permit to erect ground signs subject to Commission approval. d. The Committee also advised that Ryan Advertising Company has had, and admits to, knowledge of this sign ordinance from its adoption by the City Council, and also that Mr. Harris of Sambo's Restaurant was not informed of the non- conformance status of the sign which he contracted from Mr. Doko. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, ,and unanimously carried, that a recommendation be made to the City Council that they require the immediate removal of the 4 signs owned by Ryan Outdoor Adver- tising Co., and that a.one.year extension be granted to Mr. Harris of Sambo's Restaurant for the removal of the sign on Mr. Doko's property because he was not notified of the non - conforming status and because the property owner is out of town, and that the Sign Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance permit billboards in the P-M District under normal Use Permit procedure in the City of Arroyo Grande, and is agreed to by all parties concerned. UNDERGROUNDING,UTILITIES Director Gallop advised that this morning he received quite a lengthy document from the Public-Utilities Commission pertaining to the extension of undergrounding utilities within streets being rebuilt:, such as is being proposed on Branch Street. He was unable to study the document in great: detail, however it appeared that the P.U.C, is recommending that the utility companies bear the full burden of these costs. In.the briefs filed.by P.G.£ E., Southern Cal. Edison, and San Diego Gas and Electric, they all point out the fact that this is probably a financial impossibility. In talk- ing to Mr. Richmond, representative of P.G. & E., he advised they .recommend that when such„.a street js requiredto,.go underground, an,inc.rease in rate would be.applied •to that area that would benefi the undergroundi:ng. Mr. Richmond was present and advised that one alternative would be what is referred to as a sur- charge rate, and explained that financially it is not the most desirable thing to do because it continues indefinitely as the costs are never re- covered, and this is why an Assessment District is a more beneficial method of accomplishing this; it does not go on and on, and is a much simpler,method of doing . business,. for the customers as well as the company. He advised his company does not recommend the sur - charge rate, and that. the Assessment District has been, and continues to be, the most feasible method of accomplishing this. 239 _ vianning Commission, o -1J-by Page' Director Gallop pointed out that the City Council has already taken action on this matter and have recommended to the Public Utilities Commission that the proposed ruling be adopted. No action was taken by the Commission. USE PERMIT CASE NO. 69 -145, MOBILE HOME PARK, HUASNA ROAD (WICAL) Director Gallop referred to the staff report given to the Commission with the Agenda and advised there is one additional requirement which should be included in the staff report as follows: That the park be developed in accordance with the plans on file, and that the number of spaces indicated may be reduced but not increased. He stated . the designer indicated Dr. Wical might increase the size of some of the spaces to accommodate larger trailer units. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for Use Permit Case No. 69 -145, Mobile Home Park on Huasna Road, had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman Moss declared the hearing open. Dr. Wical was present and advised the only change in the original plan would be the possible reduction of spaces to accommodate the wider trailer units. Director Gallop pointed out to the Commission that if any major change is made in the plans during construction, the developer would have to come back to this Commission for approval before the State could grant permission for the change. No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman Moss declared the hearing closed. Commissioner Strother questioned No. 2 of the staff recommendations, wherein the Planning Director recommended granting a 10' variance of the required 15' setback along the Huasna Road frontage. Chairman Moss indicated he was in favor of keeping the 15' setback, since all of the residents on that street will be required to deed 30' of property for right of way purposes based on the Plan Line. Director Gallop stated that in view of the demand of 30' of the property for right -of -way purposes, he felt it a reasonable request to vary this front yard set- back to 5'. After discussion, the following action was taken: On motion of Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: RESOLUTION NO, 69 -133 U A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 69 -145. Commissioners Bowles, McMillen and St. Denis Commissioners Strother and Moss Commissioners Porter and Sawyer the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of August, 1969. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO, 69 - 146, TRIPLEX, 1185, 1193 and 1199 LINDA DRIVE Director Gallop pointed out that there is a 10 to 12' grade differential between B Lot and Brisco Road, and that by design, the garages are under one of the units to accommodate this differential in the grade. He also advised that the structure would not violate the view control of the Zoning Ordinance and, in his opinion, the proposed structure makes a very good use of the property. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for Use Permit Case No. 69 -146, Triplex at 1185, 1193 and 1199 Linda Drive had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman Moss declared the hearing open. Mr. Baird McNeil was present and stated he is a partner in the development, and had no comment other than to answer any questions the Commission might have. Mr. Fred Marks, a resident of Linda Drive, was present and stated his home is directly On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Chairman Moss, that the Resolution be amended by striking out Item No. 2 of the staff recommendations. Motion lost with three "no" votes. Planning Commission, 8 -19 -69 Page 3 across from the proposed Triplex, and that he is in favor of. the Use Permit being granted. No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman Moss declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -134 U On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Bowles, McMillen, St. Denis, Strother and Moss NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Porter and Sawyer II the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of August, 1969. CHANNEL COUNTIES DIVISION LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES •UARTERLY.MEETING Director Gallop advised the Channel Counties Division League of California Cities Quarterly Meeting will be held at the Los Robles Inn in the City of Thousand Oaks on Saturday, September 13th. He requested anyone wishing to attend the meeting to notify Mrs. Miller, City Clerk, before the 22nd of August. Administrator Butch advised one, of the topics of the meeting would be the recent legislation affecting cities, and possibly a discussion on personnel. MEMO FROM COASTAL - VALLEY PLANNING COULCIL RE: "LOUDEN" ZONE CHANGE - OCEANO. Director Gallop advised that the Coastal Valley Planning Council, met last night and considered the "Louden" Zone Change Request in Oceano. They recommended that the Mobile Home Park, located at 23rd and Paso Robles Street in Oceano, be rezoned from A -,1 and. R -2 to R -3 with the "D" Design designation attached to the Zone Change, and the con dition that the area be restricted for Mobile Home Park use. A motion was adopted to recommend to the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission and the Grover City Planning Commission that they go on record with the County Planning Commission that they have no objection to the Zone Change with the "D" Design designation attached to the Zone Change, and the condition that the area be restricted for Mobile Home Park Use, On motion of Commissioner Bowles, seconded by Commissioner McMillen, and unanimously carried,,.tp go on record with the County Planning Commission that they woul d have no objection, to the Zone, Change on the "Louden" Requesa . i,n, ; Oceno $ ,. from( A -1 and R -2, to R -3 with the "D" Design designation attached.,to the , Zone, Change, and the condition that the, area. be restricted for Mobile Home Park use DRAINAGE PROBLEM ON GRAND AVENUE Chairman Moss inquired as to the lack of curbs on the property next to the .. Hancock Station on Grand Avenue. Director Gallop reported that the property in question and the property directly across the street from Juniper Street to Williams Brothers Market has been set up in a 1911 Act Assessment District, requiring curb, gutter and sidewalks. Administrator Butch advised the Public Hearing on. the District, has been set for September 10th. CABLE TV , !After .a .brief discussion on the unsatisfactory service of cableteleviisi;on,;on'' motion of, Commissioner McMillen, seconded by Chairman Moss, and unanimously carried, that a recommendation be made to the City Council to take corrective action'with regard to the unsatisfactory Cable Television service. ADJOURNMENT There, being no further business, Chairman Moss:; declared the meeting adjourned at 8 :10 p.m. ATTEST: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO, 69 -146. Chairman 241