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PC Minutes 1969-03-04Planning Commission Arroyo Grande, California March 4, 1969 The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman McMillen presiding. Present are Commissioners Moss, St. Denis, Sawyer, Skelton and Strother. Commissioner Porter is absent. Also in attendance are Mayor Thompson and Planning Director Gallop. MINUTE. APPROVAL On motion of Commissioner Sawyer, seconded by Commissioner Strother, and unanimously carried, the minutes - of the regular meeting of February 18, 1969 were approved as prepared, COMMISSIONER PORTER ENTERED THE MEETING REVIEW - USE PERMIT NO. 67 -102, SHEETMETAL AND HEATING SHOP, 112 SHORT ST. (WHITNEY) Director Gallop advised that the original Use Permit was granted to Mr. Whitney, and that Mr. Red Anderson is now the operator of the business, and he is operating completely within the requirements set up within the Use Permit, and maintains a clean and orderly business. In view of the proposed development plan in the CBD, Director Gallop suggested the Use Permit be reviewed again in one year. On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and unanimously carried, that Use Permit Case No. 67 - 102, be reviewed again in one year. REVIEW USE PERMIT NO. 67 -103, PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO. EQUIPMENT BLDG., 157 N0. HALCYON ROAD Director Gallop stated he discussed the Use Permit with officials of the Telephone Company, and in view of the fact that the construction will again be delayed . for another year, and possibly a year and a half, and also since the property has been rezoned to P -M, which makes this a permissive use in this district, The Telephone Company have indicated they will not request further ex -. tension, but will proceed under the new zoning. SAN LUIS OBISPO SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION TO USE MOBILE OFFICE ON PART TIME BASIS IN AN H -S DISTRICT Director Gallop advised that San Luis Obispo Savings and Loan have received a three year permit to operate a mobile savings unit in this community, and there are no provisions in the Zoning Ordinance making this a permissive use, however, there is .a provision for adoption of a Resolution on the determination of the Commission that:.a mobile unit could be used in a district under Sec. 9- 4.1402(6) The Planning Commission can make a determination that:this is equal to, or. no more detrimental than, permissive uses in this district. At the end of this three year period, San Luis Obispo Savings & Loan would either make application to operate a permanent full time branch, or apply to renew the mobile facility for an additional three year period. There was some concern on the part of various Commission members with regard. to setting a precedent for allowing other mobile units of this type within the city, that the permanent steps could possibly cause a public nuisance, and the fact that after three years, the application could possibly be renewed for another three years. Director Gallop advised that if the use were approved subject to the Use Permit procedure, the steps could be made removable, and the Use Permit could be set for one, two, or three year period by Commission. . Mr. Marvin Hartwig, representative of the San Luis Obispo Savings and Loan, was present and introduced M r. John Macfarlane, Executive Vice President. Mr. Macfarlane advised that they have been directed by the Savings and Loan Com- missioner to open up a mobile facility, and that permission for a'full time office in a building would not be approved at this time. Mr. Macfarlane stated there is an excess of 1,000 customers in Arroyo Grande, and they wish to establish this customer service here. With regard to the three year basis, before they could open a permanent branch they would have to have the Savings and Loan Commissioners' approval, and one of the reasons they have to have a mobile facility is that. they don't feel there is enough volume to justify a full time branch. Mr. Macfarlane stated loans in Arroyo Grande and Grover City are in excess of 22 million dollars, and 11 million dollars in savings, with a total of. approximately 4 million dollars savings and loans being transacted in the area. Mr. Blankenberg, representative of the San Luis Obispo Savings and Loan, was present and stated that other savings and loan' institutions, such as Fresno and Salinas, are using these mobile units, and in order to get into a. new area, it has to be done in steps as required by the Savings and Loan Commissioner, and they hope to have a permanent facility here sometime in the. future. After discussion, the following action was taken: 211 2t2 Planning Commission, 3-4 -69 Page 2 RESOLUTION N0. 69 -117 + A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DETERMINING A PER- MISSIVE USE IN AN H -S DISTRICT SUBJECT TO USE PERMIT PROCEDURE, On motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Porter, St. Denis and McMillen NOES: Commissioners Moss and Skelton ABSTAINED: Commissioners Sawyer and Strother ABSENT: None the foregoing resolution was adopted this 4th day of March, 1969. PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 3, LINDA DRIVE - BENNETT STREET EXTENSION Director Gallop explained that a Development Plan is an illustration of how a particular portion of the City can be developed to guarantee extension of'exist- ing street patterns, provide circulation, and open up vacant areas of land that are landlocked or restricted to access because of frontage. Director Gallop advised that two letters had been received; one from Mrs. Ella Webster, objecting to the plan and indicating she has some improvements on the property, the utilities are underground, there are two rentals and five trailer spaces which would be affected. Another letter received from Mr. D. F. James, owner of the property besideiend behind the property occupied by Mid State Bank and the Publishing Company, indicates an objection to the line as shown on the map, and proposed an alternative which would leave a more useful property north of the proposed road alignment. Director Gallop stated he had received a call from the Telephone Company, and they indicated they are not against the plan, nor would they vote for it as they have not yet developed their plans, however, they felt possibly it would be advantageous as it would give them access to the rear of their property. Upon being assured by Director Gallop that property owners had been notified, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing open. Mrs. Bromley, 1101 Linda Drive, was present and inquired if the street is put in, would a sewer line be installed. She indicated they have a drainage problem there now. Mr. Laing, 1251 Fernwood, San Luis Obispo, inquired if the proposed street would be a 60° street. Mr. Harrah, 1140 Linda Drive, indicated a concern about the flow of traffic and about additional zone changes. No further discussion for or against the proposed development plan, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing closed. After discussion, the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -118 DP A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 3. On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Strother, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Moss, Porter, St. Denis, Sawyer, Skelton, Strother and McMillen NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of March, 1969, ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL - CRAIG REAL ESTATE, 150 WEST BRANCH STREET Director Gallop advised that the proposed structure is on the property at the northeast corner of Wesley and Branch Street. Mr. Craig is willing to paint Planning Commission, 3 -4 -69 Page 3 and landscape in front of the existing wall of the body shop, and parking is sufficient for the development. He has set it back from the property line to provide landscaping both in the front and on the sides of the building. Curb, gutter and sidewalk will be required in connection with the building permit. On motion of Commissioner Sawyer, seconded by Commissioner Skelton, and unanimously . carried, that architectural approval be granted in accordance with the plans sub- mitted and on file. ASILOMAR CONFERENCE - SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH Planning Director Gallop reminded Commission members of the Asilomar Conference to be held Saturday, March 8th. LETTER OF RESIGNATION - CHARLES R. SKELTON Director Gallop advised a letter of resignation from Planning Commissioner Skelton had been received and would be forwarded to the City Council for their action. Mr. Skelton is being transferred from the City, effective the end of this month. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, Chairman McMillen declared the meeting adjourned at 8 :30 P.M. ATTEST: Secretary a 1 rma 213