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PC Minutes 1969-06-03Planning Commission Arroyo Grande, California June 3, 1969 The Planning Commission met in regular session at 7 :30 P.M. On motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and unanimously carried, Commissioner Sawyer was elected as Acting Chairman in the absence of Chairman McMillen and Vice Chairman Strother. Present are Commissioners Bowles, Moss, Porter and St. Denis. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch and Planning Director Gallop. MINUTE APPROVAL On motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 1969 were approved as prepared. LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING REPORT Director Gallop advised that as this Commission had requested, he appeared be- fore the School Board on April 22nd concerning their proposal to purchase property adjacent to the Orchard Street School property. He gave the Board a copy of the report which the Commission had adopted on April 1, 1969. After considerable discussion, the Chairman of the Board indicated since the School Board did not have any money at this time, they would table the matter until a later time, REQUEST FOR A DETERMINATION OF A USE IN AN H -S DISTRICT Director Gallop requested permission to introduce a non - agenda item, requesting a ruling on a use in an H -S District. On motion of Commissioner Porter,' seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and unanimously carried, permission was granted to introduce a non - agenda item. Director Gallop advised a letter had been received from Jim Davis, 1092 Grand Avenue, requesting a ruling as to whether an automobile waxing shop is permissive in an H -S District. He stated Mr. Davis has a double garage he wishes to use which is not attached to the house. There would be no car washing or repairing, but waxing only. Director Gallop advised there were no abutting residential uses in that immediate vicinity. Commissioner Moss stated that Mr. Davis would be operating out of a residence and, in his opinion, should be under the Use Permit procedure. After a brief discussion, on motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and unanimously carried, that car waxing in an H -S District would be a permissive use under the Use Permit procedure. PUBLIC HEARING -.USE PERMIT CASE NO. 69 -141, FREE STANDING SIGN, 714 GRAND AVENUE Director Gallop recommended that in addition to the recommendations in the staff report, he would also recommend that the sign be located on the west property line, in that Mr. Zogota, owner of the property, has contracted for a planter to go across the area where this sign is shown to be located. Mr. Gallop indicated he had talked to Mr. Edwards and he is in accord with moving the sign to the west property line. Also, the overall height would be about 22' to allow for clearance of bushes and a chain link fence. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for Use Permit Case No. 69 -141, Free Standing Sign, 714 Grand Avenue, had been duly published, posted, and property owners notified, Acting Chairman Sawyer declared the hearing open. As there was no discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Acting Chairman Sawyer declared the hearing closed, and the following action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 69 -123 U A RESOLUTION OF THE. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO, 69 -141. On motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Bowles, Moss, Porter, St. Denis and Sawyer NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners McMillen and Strother the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of June, 1969. Director Gallop suggested that the Commission waive the ten day waiting period connected with the Use Permit, in view of the fact that this item has been on the 221 222 Planning Commission, June 3, 1969 Page 2 • agenda of the last two meetings, but no action taken because of the lack of a quorum, and also the fact that no persons appeared in protest of the Use Permit being granted. The following action was taken, RESOLUTION NO, 69 -124 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE WAIVING TEN DAY WAITING PERIOD, USE PERMIT CASE NO. 69 -141. On motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Bowles, Moss, Porter, St. Denis and Sawyer NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners McMillen and Strother the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of June, 1969, SPELLING OF "FARRELL "ROAD Director Gallop advised that there had been a discrepancy in the'spelling of Farrell Road for a number of years, and that he had researched the proper spelling of this street, both through contact with residents of the area of long standing and with Security Title Company. The first recorded reference to the street is on the Map of Pismo Beach Gardens, recorded September 3, 1924, and the spelling was Farroll Street, The next recorded reference was November 26, 1948, in connection with Tract 45 within Arroyo Grande, which is adjacent to and west of Halcyon Road, On this map, the street was spelled Farrell Street. The next reference was on Tract Map 75, re- corded January 19, 1953 and spelled Farrel Road. Director Gallop indicated, in view of information secured through research, it appears that the proper spelling and identification would be "Farroll Avenue" because of prior recordation. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 69 -125 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT "FARROLL AVENUE" BE ADOPTED AS THE CORRECT SPELLING. On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Bowles, Moss, Porter, St. Denis and Sawyer NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners McMillen and Strother the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of June, 1969. COASTAL- VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL APPOINTMENT Commissioner Bowles volunteered to serve on the Coastal - Valley Planning Council, On motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and unanimously carried, that a recommendation be made to the City Council that Commissioner Bowles be appointed to serve as a member of the Coastal- VaTiey Planning Council. PROJECT LIST FOR COASTAL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL Acting Chairman Sawyer reviewed the five items listed as projects for the Coastal - Valley Planning Council in the Planning Commission meeting of April 15th, Acting Chairman Sawyer suggested that the correct numbering on Grand Avenue also be added to the list. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Bowles, and unanimously carried, that a project list be submitted to the Coastal - Valley Planning Council as follows: 1. Better alignment of streets between the communities. 2. Compatible zoning along boundaries between cities, and cities and county. 3. Comparability of Ordinances, building codes, subdivision ordinances Planning Commission, June 3, 1969 Page 3 and zoning ordinances. 4. Consideration within the Circulation Plan of establishing a local scenic highway from the beach to Lopez. 5. Area -wide General Plan. 6. House numbering system for the planning area. PLANNING CONFERENCES Director Gallop advised that there are two Planning Conferences planned by the League of California Cities; one in the spring at Disneyland on April 8th, 9th, and 10th; and he has written for more information on the fall conference. As soon as this information is received, the. Commission will be informed. II GULF STATION ON GRAND AVENUE. Commissioner Moss requested that this Commission take action on proceedings to get curb and gutter in front of the Gulf Station on Grand Avenue. Director Gallop advised that action has already been started by the Public Works Department. AMENDMENT TO SIGN ORDINANCE Commissioner Moss requested that the Sign Ordinance be amended to require that all free standing signs be interior lighted. He stated the Commission has allowed two exterior lighted signs in the past, and in his opinion, all new signs should be interior illuminated for the purpose of standardization. After a brief discussion, on motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and unanimously carried, that Planning Director Gallop draw up an amendment to the Sign Ordinance requiring that all new free standing signs that are to be illuminated, be interior lighted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :14 p.m. ATTEST: Secretary Acting Chairman 223