PC Minutes 1969-01-21202
Planning Commission
Arroyo Grande, California
January 21, 1969
The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman McMillen pre-
siding. Present are Commissioners Moss, St. Denis, Skelton and Strother. Absent
are Commissioners Porter and Sawyer. Also in attendance are Councilman Wood and
Planning Director Gallop.
MINUTE APPROVAL
On motion of Commissioner Skelton, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 1969 were
approved as prepared.
STREET NAME CHANGE DISCUSSION
Director Gallop requested Commission consideration to change the names of
the east west sections of Lancaster Drive, Paul Place and Carmella Drive, which
are all within the same general geographic area. These three streets are "dog leg"
having sections which are not perpendicular to each other, which is not in keeping
with good street naming policy and is contrary to a subdivision resolution adopted
by the City in 1952.
This resolution will be prepared as an Ordinance and presented to the
Commission at its next regular meeting for the continuation of a street naming
policy.
The three aforementioned streets are the only remaining streets in the City
which create major problems so far as alignment, naming and numbering is concerned.
After discussion, Commission requested staff to contact those persons in-
volved in the change, making a street name recommendation and an opportunity for
the property owners to recommend an alternate name, as had been done on 24th and
25th Street renaming.
Consideration of a public hearing was discussed and the time will be es-
tablished at the next regular meeting of the Commission.
Director Gallop indicated the reason that these three segments of streets
were chosen for renaming was because it would affect a fewer number of residents,
and also indicated that part of Carmella Drive recommended for change is not
presently developed.
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL - PROPOSED. RESTAURANT - 1139 GRAND AVENUE (MC CLURE1
Director Gallop requested that Architectural Approval for a proposed
restaurant at 1139 Grand Ave. be introduced as a non - agenda item. On motion of
Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Skelton, and unanimously carried,
this item was accepted as a non - agenda item.
Mr. McClure was present and displayed a color rendering of the proposed
structure. Director Gallop advised this vacant property is immediately west of
Ken Craig's Real Estate Office.
On motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and
unanimously carried, that Architectural Approval be granted on the proposed
restaurant at 1139 Grand Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 69 -136 - CITY NEON INC. FOR TEXACO - FREE
STANDING SIGN - 401 TRAFFIC WAY (CATTOIR)
Director Gallop stated that in discussing this with Director of Public
Works Anderson, he :.advised that some years ago the Division of Highways secured
20 foot right -of -way through this area for highway widening and, subsequently,
the State rerouted Highway 101 to its present location and, therefore, the
property was turned over to the City under the Freeway Agreement. He recommended
that the Commission take two actions; (1) to institute vacation of that portion
of the 20' which is not necessary to the City for right -of -way purposes, as
recommended by Mr. Anderson, and (2) action on the Use Permit request, and if the
Commission grants the permit to allow the sign to be constructed, the sign to be
located in compliance with a new right -of -way line established by the curb, gutter
and sidewalk placement. The curb, gutter and sidewalk should be placed and
property line established prior to installation of the sign, and vacation re-
commended to Council.
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Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the public hearing for Use Permit
Case No. 69 -136, City Neon, Inc. for Texaco, Free Standing Sign at 401 Traffic Way
had been duly published, posted and property owners notified, Chairman McMillen
declared the hearing open.
Mr. Charles Albaugh, City Neon, was present and stated he made the application
for the Use Permit on behalf of Texaco Oil Co. Mr, Menkin, Sales Representative for
Texaco, was present and stated with regard to the Planning Director's recommendation
for an interior lighted sign, Texaco does not have a sign of this size that is not
exterior lighted and he requested that they be allowed to use this type of sign until
such a time as the interior lighted sign of this size is available.
On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Skelton, and
unanimously carried, that a recommendation be made to the City Council for vacation
of that portion of the 20 foot right -of -way not needed for road purposes from Allen
Street to East Cherry Avenue.
In answer to Chairman McMillen °s question, Director Gallop advised that the
Use Permit could be granted contingent upon the Council's action on the above motion,
and under no condition should the sign be permitted encroachment in the public right -
of -way.
After discussion, the following action was taken.
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -116 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT,
CASE NO. 69 -136.
On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Skelton, 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 foregoing resolution was adopted this 21st day of January, 1969.
Commissioner Moss requested that, in the future, plot plans be submitted to
scale before holding a public hearing.
Councilman Wood stated, with regard to Chairman McMillen °s concern over the
fact the Commission is granting a Use Permit on property not yet vacated by the
Council, that the Council has taken a stand on this matter before. He stated that
any right -of -way acquired by the City from the State not needed for City streets
will go back to the property owners.
STUDY OF PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR AREA INVOLVED IN THE EXTENSION OF LINDA
DRIVE TO NORTH HALCYON
Director Gallop advised that there are three or four development plans in
the mill and this is the first one ready for consideration. In studying the
property line patterns, the staff considered the possibility of the extension of
Linda Drive easterly to connect to North Halcyon. He stated they,have talked to
four property owners informally, representing 7 parcels, and so far the plan has
been acceptable. The plan would provide frontage for some deep lots or existing
land- locked properties. He stated a development plan is merely a proposal of
how an area can be developed when properties are opened up for development, and
it has no legal use other than a pattern. If it is established that this ex-
tension is a necessity and for the benefit of the total area for maximum develop-
ment for highest and best use of the land, then the street pattern of the develop-
ment plan can be Plan Lined.
Director Gallop stated if this Commission feels that this Plan resolves
the problem and is necessary, a public hearing date can be set and property
owners notified, and a copy of the map will be sent to them.
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner
Strother, and unanimously carried, that the public hearing for Development Plan
#3 be set for 7:45 p.m., March 4, 1969.
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FIRST METHODIST CHURCH OF ARROYO GRANDE USE PERMIT CASE NO. 67 -107
Commissioner Moss inquired as to the status of the installation of sidewalks
in front of the Methodist Church at 175 No. Halcyon, which were to be installed the
latter part of November, 1968. Mr. Gallop stated that the money has been appropri-
ated for the sidewalks and they would be installed as soon as he gets the plans drawn
up.
SIGNS AT ELM AND GRAND AVENUE
In answer to Cornmssioner Moss question regarding the Shell Service Station
and Standard Station signs at Elm Street and Grand Avenue, Director Gallop advised
those Use Permits were granted prior to the time this Commission established a no
encroachment policy. He advised there were two different ordinances regarding signs;
one for the entire` City' and one for the Central Business District. He advised the
non-conforming 'signs in the CBD were to be corrected in two years, and signs in other
parts of : the... C .ty have ,10 years . to correct.
CREEK CLEANUP
Chairman McMillen stated, after the recent storm and watching San Luis Obispo
digging out their creeks, he could appreciate the work of Commissioner Moss and a few
others like him in pointing out the problems and getting the creeks cleaned up.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman McMillen declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.