PC Minutes 1968-08-20172
" Planning Commission
Arroyo Grande, California
August 20, 1968
The Planning.Commission met in regular session with Chairman McMillen presiding.
Present are Commrs'sioners Moss, 'Porter, Sawyer and Strother: 'Absent are Commissioners
St.'Denis 'and 'Skelton. Also in attendance are Mayor Wood, City Administrator Butch
and Planning'Director`Gal °lop.
COMMISSIONER ST, DENTS- ENTERED THE MEETING.
MINUTE APPROVAL
On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and
unanimously carried, the minutes-of the regular meeting of August 6, 1968'were
approved as prepared.
JONES AMBULANCE SERVICE - REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF USE WITHIN A C -1 DISTRICT
Director Gallop advised that Jones Ambulance Service is temporarily using 957
Grand Avenue subject to the granting or denial of the Use Permit. Director Gallop
.stated, in talking to City Attorney Shipsey, Mr. Shipsey ruled that a temporary
business license could be granted subject to the granting or denial of a Use Permit
He stated the question before the Commission now is if an ambulance service is a
permissive use in a C -1 District, and recommended that if the Commission determines
the ambulance service is acceptable in a C -1 District, that the petitioner -be re-
quired to seek a Use Permit for protection to the abutting properties and Grand
Avenue traffic..
Mr. Dave Flock, owner of Jones Ambul Service, was present and stated it
was their hope that the Commission would allow them to go into the 957 Grand Ave.
location, but that they would seek another location if the permission was not
granted.
Commissioner Strother stated that the staff report indicates the City Attorney
has ruled that in view of the Los Padres Ambulance threat to move from the City, it
was his opinion that Jones Ambulance Service may occupy the premises subject to the
approval of the Commission, and Commissioner Strother asked if Mr. Shipsey's ruling
was based on the threat of Los Padres Ambulance Service moving from the City.
Director Gallop read a letter from Mr. Shipsey,, dated August 14, 1968, which was
written in reply to his inquiry concerning a City business license for the request -
ed use,•and advised that the ruling was given because of the emergency situation
involved in view of the fact that Los Padres might pull out of_the,City
After discussion, on motion of Commissioner Sawyer, seconded by ,Commissioner
Porter, motion carried with one "no" vote, that ambulance service would be ; per
mitted in a C-1 District subject to the granting of. a Use Permit.
ARROYO'GRANDE URBANIRESERVE. LINE.
Commissioner Porter,_ advised that in talking with. Mr. Franklin of the County.
Planning Commission, he had been assured that the County Planning Commission will
be discussing the Urban Reserve Line next week, August 28th, and he also indicated
the County Planning Commission would like to meet with this Commission again in
the near future.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUATION - FAIR OAKS EXTENSION PLAN LINE
Director Gallop advised that Public Works Director Anderson and City Engineer
Garing have not yet completed their study, based upon the suggestions presented
at the meeting of August 6th, and they have requested the hearing be continued
until the next regular meeting of the Commission. On motion of Commissioner
Strother, seconded by 'Commissioner Moss, and unanimously carried, that the public
hearing on the Fair Oaks Extension Plan Line be continued to the next meeting of
September 3rd, 1968 at 7:45 P.M.
'Director Gallop advised the Commission that the Chamber of Commerce.had
passed a Resolution pertaining to the Fair Oaks Extension Plan Line, supporting
the extension of Fair' Oaks Avenue to Traffic Way, stating this was the third
Resolution received in support'of the extension.
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PUBLIC HEARING — USE PERMIT CASE NO. 68 -128, PET AND HOBBY SHOP, 1300 GRAND AVE.
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for Use Permit
Case No. 68 -128, Pet and Hobby Shop at 1300 Grand Avenue, had been duly posted,
published and property owners notified, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing
open.
Mr. Don McLean, 155 Fairview Drive; Mr. Lee Tune of 162 Fairview Drive, and
Mr. D. A. Thompson of 175 Fairview Drive were present and objected to the possibil-
ity of boarding kennels on the premises on the grounds that it would present a
public nuisance.
Mr. Francis Rondeau was present and stated he was representing Mr. Johnson
who was out of town. He stated Mr. Johnson does not intend to have kennels at
that location and that the pets he intends to keep are fish and birds. He stated
that Miss Johnson does poodle clipping and there would be no overnight boarding
involved.
Mr. Harold Kirby, owner of the property, was present and spoke in favor of
the Use Permit being granted, stating he did not believe this type of operation
would be objectionable.
No further discussion for or against the request, Chairman McMillen declared
the hearing closed.
With regard to the staff recommendation that sidewalks be required on the
Grand Avenue and Fairview frontage as a condition of the Use Permit, Mr. Kirby
stated he could see the need for commercial sidewalk on Grand Avenue, but the
requirement for residential walks on the Fairview frontage, in his opinion, was
not reasonable. He stated that Fairview Drive is 12 blocks long and terminates
in a dead end, and that there were no sidewalks except f.or:one house with a
sidewalk about 15 or 20 feet:. Director Gallop stated this property is in a
Commercial Zone and it has been a policy of the City to have sidewalks installed
on any property in a Commercial Zone.
Mr. Kirby also stated that the rental value of property on Grand Avenue
does not justify any additional expenses, and this requirement might result in
his not being able to rent the building at all.
After discussion, the following action was taken.
On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and by
the following roll call vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -101 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT,
CASE NO. 68 -128
Commissioners Moss, Porter, St. Denis, Sawyer, Strother and
Chairman McMillen
None
Commissioner Skelton
the foregoing resolution was adopted this 20th day of August, 1968.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO. 68 -129, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OFFICE,
209 SO. HALCYON
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for Use Permit
Case No. 68 -129, Certified Public Accountant Office at 209 So. Halcyon, had been
duly published and property owners notified, Chairman McMillen declared the
hearing open.
Director Gallop advised this was a permissive use in a P -C District subject
to a Use Permit. He stated there are residential uses on either side of the
property, therefore, they have held the building side yard setback to 5' as
required. He stated that on one side of the property is an older residence, and
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that there is a fairly new building on the other side. He stated that everything
in the plot plan meets the requirements of the District, with the exception that
the District does require a fence or wall to be installed when the property abuts
residential district or uses. Mr. Patterson was present and spoke in favor of
the Use Permit being granted, stating he had planned to put a wall in front of
the property and a wall in the back. He stated the older residence on the north
side had only about a 10° frontage on Halcyon and that if a fence was installed,
it may interefere with the property owners' use of his own property. He stated
there was an existing fence on the other side. Director Gallop stated that if
this was a problem, an agreement could be worked out between the property owners
and this requirement could be waived.
No further discussion for or against the request, Chairman McMillen declared
the hearing closed. After a brief discussion, the following action was taken.
RESOLUTION NO. 102 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT,
CASE NO. 68 -129
On motion of Commissioner Sawyer, seconded by Commissioner St. Denis, and by
the following roll call vote to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moss, Porter, St. Denis, Sawyer, Strother and
Chairman McMillen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Skelton
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 20th day of August, 1968.
Mr. Gallop requested permission to introduce plans for architectural approval
for the same office. After a brief discussion, on motion of Commissioner Moss,
seconded by Commissioner Sawyer, and unanimously carried, architectural approval,
as per elevation plan on file, was granted for the Certified Public Accountant
Offices at 209 So. Halcyon Road.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT CASE NO 68 -130, REST HOME. 101 BARNETT STREET
Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for Use Permit
Case No. 68-130, for a Rest Home to increase care from six to eight persons, at
101 Barnett Street, had been duly posted, published and property owners notified,
Chairman McMillen declared the hearing open.
Mr. Shryock, applicant for the Use Permit, was present and spoke in favor
of the Use Permit being granted, stating they wished to carry on the operation
of this boarding home for aged persons, and that the type of individuals they
would have would be ambulatory persons. He stated a parking lot would be pro-
vided in the rear of the property for off- street parking, which would comply with
the zoning ordinance. He requested the Commission consider granting a period of
time to comply with the requirements for commercial sidewalks on Grand Avenue,
and curb, gutter and residential walk on Barnett Street.
Director Gallop stated.a letter had been received from the Welfare Depart-
ment granting approval of eight guests providing Use Permit is granted.
No further discussion for or against the request, Chairman McMillen
declared the hearing closed. After discussion, the following action was taken.
RESOLUTION N0. 68 -103 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A USE PERMIT,
CASE NO. 68 -130
On motion of Commissioner St. Denis, seconded by Commissioner Sawyer, and
by the following roll call vote to wit:
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AYES: Commissioners Moss, Porter, St. Denis, Sawyer, Strother and
Chairman McMillen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Skelton
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 20th day of August, 1968.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman McMillen declared the meeting adjourned at 8 :28 P.M.
ATTEST:�2,z/U� inairman Secretary
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