PC Minutes 1968-11-19Planning Commission
Arroyo Grande, California
November 19, 1968
The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman McMillen pre-
siding. Present are Commissioners Moss, Porter, Sawyer, Skelton and Strother.
Commissioner St. Denis is absent. Also in attendance is Coun cilman Smith, City
Administrator Butch and Planning Director Gallop.
COMMISSIONER ST. DENIS ENTERED THE MEETING
MINUTE APPROVAL
On motion of Commissioner Skelton, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and
unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1968 were
approved as prepared.
REVIEW - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 67 -106, CAR WASH AT 620 GRAND AVENUE (FOLKERTS)
Director Gallop advised that since the installation of this Car Wash there have
been no complaints or traffic problems, and it would appear that further review would
not be necessary.
REVIEW- USE PERMIT CASE NO. 67 -107, FIRST METHODIST CHURCH OF ARROYO GRANDE
Director Gallop advised he had talked with the Chairman of the Board, Mr.
Frantz, who indicated that the Church plans on getting sidewalk installed on the
Halcyon frontage this month, and that they were waiting on specifications for
installation from Public Works Director Anderson. He also indicated that an 18
month extension was granted to the Church on the landscaping and the installation
of curb, gutter and a 4 foot sidewalk along Bennett Avenue property line, which
gives them another year to comply.
PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE
Fair Oaks R -1 vs. R,G Districts - Director Gallop pointed out the area on the
map which was proposed by this Commission to be zoned R'Gand sent to the Council,
and advised that at one the Council reverted all the area to R -1. Director
Gallop stated that a survey had been made by the City Administrator's office and
post cards sent to owners within the area for their reaction, and as a result of
the survey, the Council voted to retain the Rf- GDistrict west of the north south
property lines to the west of Walnut Street and properties east of this line
to be reverted back to the present R -1.
Frontage Road, F -S to R -1 (Polin) - Director Gallop advised that in the
original map, the triangular block along Frontage Road bounded by Bell and Bennett
Streets presently zoned RA -B3, owned by Mr. Martin Polin, was proposed as FSZone,
and Mr. Polin requested this property be zoned as R -1. Director Gallop advised that
on a split vote of the Council, this was changed back to R -1, and that the map would
reflect this change when prepared for adoption.
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Garey Re: Proposed Zoning Ordinance - Tire
Recapping Stations in WS District - Director Gallop advised that Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Garey are requesting reconsideration on eliminating tire recapping in the H -S District
by Use Permit procedure, and that because this would be a change in text, was being
referred back to this Commission for a recommendation to the Council. He stated that
once the matter has been clarified and a recommendation made to the Council, then
they will proceed with the adoption of the Ordinance and map. He stated that in re-
considering the matter, the Commission could either stand by its original recom:
mendations or recommend that the Council reconsider and eliminate this use in an
H= SDistrict.
Correspondence from Mr, and Mrs. Garey and letters from persons objecting
to this use in an I-FS District were given to the Commission for their review.
Director Gallop suggested that rather than limiting recapping to the H- SDistrict,
perhaps it could also be included in the P -M Zone.
Mrs. Garey stated that she had requested this tire recapping use be deleted
from the Ordinance last May and that at that time she was not very well informed
as to what a tire recapping station was. She referred the Commission to some items
she had written on the blackboard and stated, in summary, that most of the knowledge-
able- people who understand good zoning and what a tire recapping shop does, wish to
have it out of light commercial district and believed that it should go into a
heavier commercial district.
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Commissioner Moss stated some of the letters submitted would have to be dis-
counted because they were thinking of the present tire recapping shop, which has
nothing to do with the zoning being discussed,
Director Gallop stated, with regard to Mrs. Garey's heading on the blackboard
"Looking Ten Years Ahead ", in his opinion, this Commission is fully aware that
district boundaries and uses are constantly changing and as use density develops on
Grand Avenue, the Commission will have to review the zoning. He stated that with
the Use Permit procedure, the Commission would be in a position to control the uses
and that we should not "freeze" Grand Avenue at this time to prohibit use of vacant
lands.
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Skelton, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, and unanimously carried, that a recommendation be made to the City Council that
"tire recapping" be allowed in P -M and H -S zones subject to the Use Permit procedure,
MARTIN POLIN - OLD UNION STATION AT HALCYON AND GRAND AVENUE
The Commission was advised that the building had been sold and would be moved.
Friday morning, pending obtaining a permit to move it on the highway,
ENFORCEMENT OF CITY CODE 4 -6.03 (WASTE MATERIAL)
Commissioner Moss reviewed the problem of trash and debris being thrown into
the streambed and asked that a letter be written to the City Council asking that
something be done to enforce the ordinance or take it off the books, He stated the
Fish and Game Warden indicated their authority was within 150' of the high water
mark and that the main problem they had was catching the violators. He mentioned
a gas station where tires, oil filters and oil cans were found behind the station and
cited this as one of the worst violations.
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner
Porter, and unanimously carried, the Secretary was directed to write a letter to
the City Council requesting their help in cleaning up the streambed and enforcing
the Waste Material Ordinance within the City.
JOINT COUNTY /CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Director Gallop reminded the Commission of the joint meeting with the San
Luis Obispo County Planning Commission Thursday, November 21st at 7:30 in the Arroyo
Grande Council Chambers.
COASTAL- VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL.
Director Gallop advised the Commission that the preliminary proposal of the
Coastal - Valley Planning Council outlining a proposed Joint Powers Agreement and.
Bylaws would be presented at the next Commission meeting for consideration. He
advised that copies would be given to the Commission next week for study purposes,
and that members of the Grover City and Pismo Beach Planning Commission would be
present to make the presentation.
.ADJOURNMENT
Chairman McMillen adjourned the meeting at, 8:30 P.M.
ATTEST: x
Secretary