PC Minutes 1969-03-18214
Planning Commission
Arroyo Grande, California
March 18, 1969
The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman McMillen pre-
siding. Present are Commissioners Moss, St. Denis, Skelton, and Strother.
Commissioners Porter and Sawyer.are absent. Administrator Butch and Planning
Director Gallop are also in attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
On motion of Commissioner Skelton, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 1969 were
approved as prepared,
NOTIFICATION FROM LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF INTENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY
Director Gallop advised a letter had been received from the Lucia Mar Unified
School District yesterday, which is official notification of the School District's
intent to purchase a parcel of property, approximately 5 acres, adjacent to and
south of the Orchard Avenue School. The letter does not state the intended use.
Director Gallop stated the Commission has 30 days to make a report to the District
or submit any comments. Chairman McMillen requested that the Planning Director
investigate the notice and prepare a written report and recommendations to the
Commission for the next meeting.
COASTAL - VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL
Director Gallop advised that due to Commissioner Skelton's leaving the City,
a vacancy is created on the Coastal- Valley Planning Council, and recommended that
an appointment not be made until after the appointment of a new Commission member.
Director Gallop also advised that the first formal meeting of the Coastal -
Valley Planning Council was held Monday, March 17th, and Gene Mintz was elected
as Chairman for the year, and Alan Sawyer was elected as Vice Chairman.
CITY INSPECTION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS
Chairman McMillen advised he had attended the City Council meeting of March
11th, and that the Council turned down the Planning Commission's recommendation
for City inspection of Mobile Home Parks, however, they indicated this would be
a test case and if the Mobile Home Parks did not get the proper service, they
would take the matter back into consideration.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING
Administrator Butch advised the Commission of the League meeting in Santa
Paula on Saturday, March 29th on "Municipal Financing ".
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 69 -137, FREE STANDING SIGN, 150 WEST BRANCH
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for Use Permit
Case No. 69 -137, Free Standing Sign, 150 W. Branch Street, had been duly published,
posted, and property owners notified, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Ken Craig was present and corrected the staff report as the size of
the sign being 4° x 8', instead of 10' x 20' as indicated on the report. He also
indicated there is a 12' clearance to the bottom of the sign.
No further discussion for or against the proposed Use Permit, Chairman
McMillen declared the hearing closed.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -119 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT,
CASE NO. 69 -137.
On motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moss, St. Denis, Skelton, Strother and McMillen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Porter and Sawyer
the foregoi=ng Resolution was adopted this 18th day of March, 1969.
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PRESENTATION OF NAME PLATE
Chairman McMillen expressed his appreciation and thanks to Commissioner
Skelton for his work on the Commission, and Commissioner Moss presented Commissioner
Skelton with his name plaque,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman McMillen
declared the meeting adjourned at 7:53 P.M.
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