PC Minutes 1969-04-01216
Planning Commission
Arroyo Grande, California
April 1, 1969
The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman McMillen presiding.
Present are Commissioners Moss, Porter, St. Denis, Sawyer, and Strother. One
vacancy exists on the Commission. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch
and Planning Director Gallop.
MINUTE APPROVAL
On motion of Commissioner Sawyer, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and unanimously
carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1969 were approved as pre-
pared.
REVIEW - USE PERMIT CASE NO, 68 - BEAUTY SALON, 204 SO. HALCYON ( HAMILTON)
Chairman McMillen reviewed the Planning Director's report that the conditions
of the use permit have been complied with and no further action is necessary.
LOT SPLIT NO. 69 - 93 337 WALNUT STREET (ADAMS'
Commissioner Strother explained the report from the Lot Split Committee, stating
the property involved is one of the very deep lots in the Fair Oaks area, and in-
volves the creation of a sub - standard lot frontage. Director Gallop advised the
reason the one lot is sub - standard is because. both Parcels 1 and 2 have new homes
on the front of each parcel. He stated the 20° easement, shown on the sketch, is
sufficient for P.U.E. as well as for driveway purposes. The easement is granted to
Parcels band 2. One half of the easement is taxed to Parcel 3, and one half is
taxed to Parcel 4, and these parcels can be built on under these conditions.
NOES:
ABSENT:
After Commission discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO, 69 =120 S
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE: APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION, CASE
NO, 6993
On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit: ?'
AYES: Commissioners Moss, Porter, St. Denis, Sawyer, Strother and
Chairman McMillen
None
None
the foregoing Resolution Was adopted this 1st day of April, 1969.
REPORT m PURCHASE OF PROPERTY BY. LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director Gallop advised the State law requires the School District to inform
the Planning Commission 30 days prior to the District °s acquisition of land within
City jurisdiction of zoning control adjacent to an existing school or a separate
piece of property not o be used for classroom facilities. If the Commission's
report is adverse or questionable, the School District cannot act until 30 days
after the report is given, and then on a 2 /3';majority vote of the School Board,
the School District can proceed with the purchase. He stated the letter from the
School District did not state the purpose for which the land is to be used, but he
understood that the District intends to construct school bus storage and maintenance
facilities, administrative facilities and a District warehouse.
Director Gallop reviewed the five items involving the property, which is a
five acre parcel immediately behind the Orchard Street School and adjacent to the
high school, He advised the property is a little higher than the Orchard Street
School and the high school property, approximately 3 or 4 feet, The property is
zoned RA-B3 which does not permit schools, only by Use Permit procedure. The
use of the property would put an additional heavy load of bus, car and truck
traffic on Orchard Street, and the street itself is a residential street and not
constructed for heavy traffic, .
He advised there is also a serious drainage problem through this area which
would have to be resolved, Development of the property involved would increase
the flooding problem.
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Sewerage facilities in the area are too high and inadequate to serve the
extensive development as proposed, and it would be necessary to run a sewer line
from the 5 acre parcel westerly to the Valley Road trunk line.
The water service at the end of Orchard Street and Pilgrim Way is a 6" line,
served from an 8" line on Cherry Avenue, and to serve any major complex of build-
ings with domestic water and for fire purposes, an 8" line would be required to
be "looped" from existing 6" line westerly to Valley Road.
Director Gallop also advised there was concern about the appearance and
location of any facilities being placed on this property in respect to i:ts adjacent
location to a church and residential development because it is higher than the area
around it, and recommended that perhaps the buildings could be screened or fenced,
or both, so that they . would not be completely incompatible with the uses in the area.
A possible solution would be a street westerly to Valley Road in which the utilities
and drainage could be carried. There wodid still be a problem with land use, however,
there is a possibility that this could be circumvented with the expansion of the
proposed use.
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, and unanimously carried, that a report be submitted to the Lucia Mar Unified
School District citing the five reasons outlined by Director Gallop, for adopting
a marginal report to the School District.
On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and
unanimously carried, Planning Director Gallop was directed to attend a meeting
with Officials of the Lucia Mar Unified School District Board to explain what
the Commission is trying to do, for the purpose of working out some sort of agree-
ment or understanding with them.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 69 -138, SAN LUIS OBISPO SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN.,
MOBILE OFFICE FACILITY, 1119 GRAND AVENUE.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for Use Permit
Case No. 69 -138, Mobile Office Facility at 1119 Grand Avenue, had been duly
published, posted, and property owners notified, Chairman McMillen declared the
hearing open.
Mr. John Macfarlane, Vice President of San Luis Obispo Savings and Loan Assn.,
was present and read a prepared statement, copy of which is on file,supporting the
application. -
Mrs. Bell, Grand Avenue, was present and inquired as to what parking facilites
would be provided, and stated she felt allowing a mobile facility to come in would
set a precedent for other such mobile establishments and would perhaps be degrad-
ing to adjacent properties. Mr. Bell was also present and stated he was very much
against allowing the facility to come in.
Mr. Bob Frantz was present and stated he would like to encourage the approval
of this request and pointed out the fact that this institution is regulated by
State law. Mr. Marvin. Hartwig, owner of the property involved and a member of the
Board of Directors of the San Luis Obispo Savings and Loan Assn., spoke in favor
of the Use Permit being granted to encourage new business and industry in the
community and to help alleviate the high burden of taxes, and he stated he feels
it is a definite service to the community.
Mr. Macfarlane stated the mobile facility is a $30,000 unit and would not
be degrading to anyone's property.
Mr. John Hussey, employed with San Luis Obispo Savings & Loan Association,
and a resident of Arroyo Grande, spoke in favor of the Use Permit being granted.
No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman
McMillen declared the hearing closed.
Commissioner Moss advised that at the last meeting he stated he felt the
duty of this Commission was for planning of the City and not a business regulat-
ing body, and that if this mobile facility were allowed, they would be setting
a precedent and opening the door for more mobile units to come in. He asked
if this decision could be made on what is considered essential to the City or
in the interest of planning. Director Gallop advised it is an administrative
decision of the Zoning Ordinance; that granting a Use Permit is administration
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of the Zoning Ordinance, it is not a planning function as such.
After discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -121 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT,
• CASE NO. 69-138
On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
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AYES: Commissioners Porter, St. Denis, Sawyer and Chairman McMillen
NOES: Commissioner Moss
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Strother
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of April 1969,
COMMISSIONER PORTER WAS EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING BY CHAIRMAN MCMILLEN AND IS NOW ABSENT
PUBLIC HEARING USE PERMIT CASE NO, 69 -139 SAN LUIS OB!SPO SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN,,
FREE STANDING SIGN. 1119 GRAND AVENUE
Director Gallop advised the Commission and petitioner that because of the size
of the identification sign, a Use Permit would not be required and approval could
be granted administratively. Mr, Macfarlane, San Luis .Obispo Savings & Loan Assn.,
withdrew the request for a Use Permit for a free standing sign.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 69-140, SAN LUIS OB!SPO SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN.
FREE STANDING SIGN, 1119 GRAND AVENUE
Director Gallop advised the request is for a free standing sign on the north-
east corner of the property. The sign is 13 °4" high from sidewalk grade, and the
sign face is 6 °5" long by 2 °4" high. He stated that the sign does flash and the
Commission should determine whether anon- advertising sign designed for public
information would be acceptable under the non- flashing light requirement of the
sign ordinance.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for Use Permit
Case No. 69 -140, free standing sign at 1119 Grand Avenue, had been duly published,
posted, and property owners notified, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing open.
Mr, Macfarlane, San Luis Obispo Savings and Loan Association, showed the
Commission members some actual photographs of the sign. Mr. Hartwig stated the
sign would not have any advertising on it, and would be a community service,
giving correct time and temperature 24 hours a day.
No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman
McMillen declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -122 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT,
CASE NO, 69 -140
On motion of Commissioner Sawyer, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners St. Denis, Sawyer and McMillen
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners Moss and Strother
ABSENT: Commissioner Porter
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of April, 1969.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER CHARLES S. BOWLES
Chairman McMillen introduced new Commission member Charles S. Bowles and
welcomed him to the Commission,
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REaUEST FOR PERMISSION TO BE OUT OF THE CITY
Chairman McMillen requested permission to be out of the City from May 17th to
June 16th. On a motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner St.
Denis, and unanimously carried, that permission be granted to Chairman McMillen
to be out of the City from May 17th to June 16th, 1969.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman McMillen
declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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