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PC Minutes 1968-09-03176 Planning Commission Arroyo Grande, California September 3, 1968 The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman McMillen presiding. Present are Commissioners Moss, St. Denis, Sawyer., Skelton and Strother. Absent is Commissioner Porter. Also in attendance are Councilman Smith, City Administrator Butch, City Engineer Garing Public Works Director Anderson, and Planning Director Gallop. MINUTE APPROVAL Commissioner Moss corrected the minutes of August 20, 1968, Page 2, Para. 4, under the heading "PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 68 -128, PET AND HOBBY SHOP" to read "Mr. Harold-Kjaerbye ", instead of "Mr. Harold Kirby "; and Commissioner Strother corrected''the' under the heading "JONES AMBULANCE SERVICE= REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF USE WITHIN A C -1 DISTRICT ", Paragraph 3, to include "a letter has been received from Los Padres Ambulance Service stating they will remain in service in Arroyo Grande indefinitely ", and thereafter, on motion of Commissioner Sawyer, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 20, 1968 were approved as prepared and. corrected. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL - BURKE AND PACE LUMBER CO., 917 BENNETT STREET Plans of the proposed office building for Burke and Pace Lumber were submitted to the Commission for approval. Mr. Roy Burke was present and stated Cedar Reverse Board would be used for siding on the Street side of the building, and he would like to use different types of wood siding for display purposes on the other sides of the building. After a brief discussion, on motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Sawyer, and unanimously carried, that architectural approval be granted to Burke and Pace Lumber Co. for new office building at 917 Bennett Street in accordance with plans submitted. REVIEW- USE PERMIT CASE NO. 67 -104 TIRE RECAP SHOP, 111 ALDER STREET Director Gallop advised that two attempts had been made to investigate the premises and that the building was locked on both occasions, and he has been unable to get in touch with either of the two owners It was his feeling they apparently were working on a limited schedule; Director. Gallop was directed to check further and advise the Commission of his findings. REVIEW - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 67-115 - LUCIA. MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL UNITS - CORNER OF BELL AND BENNETT STREETS Director Gallop advised that the School District is going to use the educational units again this year. He stated the cond,itions.of the Use Permit have been complied with and no complaints have been received, therefore, he could see no need for further review. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Director Gallop informed the Commission that notification had been received from Administrator Butch advising that the League of California Cities state meeting would be held in Los Angeles, Sunday through Wednesday, October 13th to 16th, and that money was budgeted for two members of the Commission to attend. After discussion, the matter was carried over to the next meeting to determine attendance at the meeting. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO BE OUT OF STATE Chairman McMillen advised he would be on vacation from September 23rd to October lst and requested permission to be out of state during this period. On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and unanimously carried, that Chairman McMillen be granted permission to be out of the State from September 23rd to October lst, 1968. REPORT RE: COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION . Director Gallop stated that he appeared before the County Planning Commission Wednesday, August 26th, in respect to the Urban Reserve Line for Arroyo Grande. He advised the County Planning Commission had adopted the Urban Reserve Line as agreed upon by both Commissions,- subject to amendment at.a later time. He also advised that the County Planning Commission considered the establish - ment of a sanitary land fill approximately three miles east of Arroyo Grande, off of Huasna Road, which was given approval subject to conditions established by the County Health Department, and screening from the road so that it could not be seen from the road. Planning Commission, 9 -3 -68 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUATION - FAIR OAKS EXTENSION PLAN LINE Director Gallop advised that a letter had been received from Attorney Andrew David indicating he would not be able to attend the meeting and requesting that after the report has been submitted by City Engineer Garing and Director of Public Works Anderson, that this Commission withhold any action so that he, and others who are interested in this matter, can consider any alternatives, and have an opportunity to study the report presented by Staff. City Engineer Garing pointed out the approximate location of existing property lines on the aerial photograph. He stated that the existing Plan Line ( #1), from the center of Halcyon Road to the intersection of Valley Road, submitted and approved several years ago, was a straight and direct line from Halcyon.,Road to Valley Road, .and because this particular plan line would not accomplish is needed from a traffic standpoint, reconsideration -is being Mr. Gaging stated the staff had proposed a Plan ,Line ( #2 in staff report) from Halcyon Road across, the creek An very nearly a straight .line, and ending at the intersection of the driveway into the school parking lot: He pointed out that the main feature of this Plan Line is that it is considered as the most direct route from the present extension of Fair Oaks Avenue to Valley Road, Mr. Garing stated that the alternate Plan Line presented to the Planning Commission by Mr, Grieb ( #3 in the staff report) involves more properties than the staff recommendation of Plan Line No. 2. One of the suggestions was thzuse of 600' radius. The minimum design radius for a 40 mile per hour speed limit without the use of super elevation is 800' radius. He advised if a .radius curve is used, it will necessitate super elevation of the road, which could cause many problems. He explained that on a double reversing.curve,.it would take 150' to bring the road back down to normal, and advised that the staff would not recommend any less than 800' radius, which would also help to preclude, construction problems. at a later date. Mr. Garing pointed out some of the problems involved if Plan Line #3 were adopted, such as the sewer trunk line, stating that no structure could be built over the sewer trunk line, and it would also present a problem ':of,Woodland Drive intersection. He stated that Plan Line #2 was part of the Select ,'System align- ment and is in the Circulation Element of the General Plan. Mrs Conrad Grieb was present and stated • she was representing the Grieb family. She asked why the staff felt the Fair Oaks intersection 'intercepting Valley Road was more dangerous than Fair Oaks Avenue intercepting . Halcyon Road. . Mr. Gering stated the two intersections would be comparable in that both would be "T" intersections, but that the heavy burden of traffic would be traveling from Fair Oaks section of town. Mr. Grieb also asked the basis for the staff's remark that Plan Line #2 would affect the least number of properties. Mr. Wring stated it was the staff's feeling that this plan would have the least adverse affect causing the least damages to the properties in general. Mr. Stone Sa ruwa to r i was present and spoke in favor of the Grieb route .being adopted, stating he has a problem with school children crossing through his orchards at the sewer crossing, and he felt that if Plan Line #3 were adopted, this problem would be eliminated. After Commission discussion, on motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Sawyer, and unanimously carried, that the public hearing be continued to the next Planning Commission meeting of September 1 1 at 7:45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO, 68 -131 - JONES AMBULANCE SERVICE, 957 GRAND Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing' Or Use Permit Case No. 68 -131, Jones Ambulance Service, at 957 Grand Avenue, had been duly, posted, published and property owners notified, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing open. Mr, David Flock, owner of Jones Ambulance Service, was present and stated he felt the location on Grand Avenue did not present safety problems.. Mrs.. Ringo, 379 Pecan Place, was present and objected to the location as being unsafe in school children catch the school bus in front of.Weather,bys Furniture Store, which is in the same block as the. proposed location. She also felt At would be hazardous for children coming from the theater and running down the street in front of the driveway. Planning Commission, 9 -3 -68 Page 3 Mrs.. Francis Fink, 546 Ide Street, was present and objected to the use, in that she felt the location was unsafe. Director Gallop advised that four letters had been received, three of which objected to licensing, and one objected to the location because of safety factors involved.. No further discussion for or against the request, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing closed. After discussion, the following action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 68 - 104 U A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DENYING A USE PERMIT, CASE NO. 68 -131 On motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and by the following roll vote to wit: AYES: Commissioners Moss, St. Denis, Sawyer, Skelton, Strother and Chairman McMillan NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Porter the foregoing resolution was adopted this 3rd day of September, 1968. In view of theUse Permit denial, Mr. Flock asked that they be allowed to continue operations'at the 957 Grand,Avenue location .until they can find a more suitable location. After Commission discussion, on motion of Commissioner Sawyer, seconded by Commissioner Moss, .and.unanimously carried, that..Jones Ambulance • Service be allowed to continue operation in the present location on :a temporary basis, until the next Planning Commission meeting on September 17, • obtain a clarification from City'Attorney Shipley with regard to his letter dated August 14, 1968. ,PUBLIC HEARING RENAMING OF 25TH STREET . Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for renaming of 25th Street had been duly published and .property owners notified, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing open. Mrs.. L. K, Jones of 1240 - 25th Street, was present and objected to the name being .changed, stating that a petition had been submitted by the people on the street indicating they would like the name to remain 25th Street. She stated she believed the petition was signed in July. Director Gallop stated, to his knowledge, the petition had never been received. He advised letters were sent to the property owners on April 17, 1968, and that 17 replies.were received; 12 indicating a preference for Tierra Street, and 5 indicating a.preference.for 25th Street.. Mr. Gallop advised that there are only three numbered•streets In the City, which are 20th, 25th and 24th Streets,. and the same numbered streets are also in Oceano and perhaps Grover City, and have. caused confusion far as emergency service is concerned. Mrs. Agnes Steinhoff, 1271 -25th Street, was present and stated they had never experienced any problem as far as emergency service is concerned. No further discussion for or against the request, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing closed. After discussion the following action was taken: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -105 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING CHANGING THE NAME OF 25TH STREET IN THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE. On motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Sawyer, and by the following roll call vote, to wit; Planning Commission, 9 -3 -68 Page 4 AYES: Commissioners Moss., St. Denis Skelton, Strother and Chairman McMillen NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Porter the foregoing resolution was adopted this 3rd day of September, 1968. PUBLIC HEARING - RENAMING OF 20TH STREET Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for renaming of 20th Street had been duly published and property owners notified, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing open. • Mr. Elmer Brackett, 382 -20th Street was present and stated the property owners were in favor of changing the name of 20th Street to Courtland Street. Director Gallop suggested that if the Commission takes action, the matter should be coordinated with Grover City because it does involve both cities. No further discussion for or against the request, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing closed. After discussion, the following'a:ction was taken: RESOLUTION NO., 68 -106 ATTEST: . c=gaA2 Secretary, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF`THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING CHANGING THE NAME OF 20TH STREET IN THE CITY OF ARROYO :GRANDE On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by 'Commissioner Moss,: and by the following roll call.vote, to wit AYES: Commissioners Moss, St. Denis, Sawyer, :,Skelton, Strother and Chairman McMillen NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner. Porter the foregoing resolution was adopted th'is'3rd.day o ADJOURNMENT Chairman McMillen declared the meeting'. adjourned a 179