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PC Minutes 1968-04-171 Planning Commission Arroyo Grande, California April 17, 1968 The Planning Commission met in special session with Chairman McMillen presiding. Present are Commissioners Moss., Sawyer and Strother. Commissioner Porter is absent, Two vacancies exist on the Commission. Also in attendance is Planning Director Gallop. COMMISSIONER PORTER ENTERED THE MEETING MINUTE APPROVAL On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Sawyer, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of April 2nd, 1968 were approved as prepared. LETTER OF RESIGNATION Chairman McMillen advised the Commission that a letter had been received from Wells C. Smith advising he had submitted a letter to the City Council of his resignation from the Commission. Chairman McMillen thanked Mr. Smith, who was in the audience, for his service to the Commission and presented him with his name plate. REVIEW - USE PERMIT NO. 67 -104 - RECAP SHOP, 111 ALDER STREET WHEAT) Director Gallop stated a letter of complaint had been received regarding this operation from Mr. Jack H. Glines and Donald A. Darlington, dated March 12, 1968. At the time the letter was received there had been a problem of tires stored adjacent to the Tire Recap Shop. Mr. Gallop stated that the people that run the recap business do not own the casings; they are owned by Mr. Bob Folkerts. Mr. Folkerts agreed to remove the tires and this had been accomplished, and there was a letter in the file from Mr. Folkerts that this would not happen in the future. Mr. Gallop stated he also talked to Mr, Filer and Mr. Wheat concerning the operation of the business and they indicated that since the operation had started, they had replaced the noisy compressor and that the doors would not be opened after 8:00 in the evening. Mr. Gallop stated that in addition to the complaint letter, he had also received a petition signed by a number of people in the area, only two of which identified their property, and that he had the inspector check the building today, and so far as he could determine, the conditions of the Use Permit are being complied with as of that time, There were several items mentioned in the petition, one of which was the 24 hour basis of operation. Another item in the petition was the odor, and Director Gallop stated that when rubber is being worked with, there will be a certain amount of odor. They also objected to storage of tires outside the building because they created a harborage for earwigs and other bugs. Mr. Gallop also stated that under the present zoning ordinance, this was a permissive use under the Use Permit pro- cedure. Mr. Darlington was present and stated his apartment manager informed him. that the black residue from grinding the tires is still blowing over on her property, which is adjacent to the recap building, and that she had to rewash her laundry. Also, within the last ten days she had occasion, to call the Police Department at night to do something about the noise:because her children could not sleep. Director Gallop stated the only incident report he had received from the Police Department on this operation was dated 10- 24 -67. Chairman McMillen instructed Director Gallop to check with the Police Depart- ment for further incident reports. Mrs. Angel, 151 Alder Street, was present and stated she lived right behind the tire recap shop and that there had been a petition submitted prior to this one, complaining about the same things. She also stated that the residue piles up on top of the roofs and when the wind blows, the residue settles all over the cars and clothes. She stated the tires were stored there all winter and were only cleaned up recently and also that she had called the Police Department with regard to the noise at hight keeping her awake. Director Gallop stated that the petitioh: Angel mentioned was dated July, 1967 and was presented to the Planning Commission and noted in the minutes of July 18, 1967, . Planning Commission, April 17, 1968 Rage "2 Chairman McMillen reviewed that up to now, the inspector inspected the property and the old tire casings are the property of Mr. Folkerts and have been removed, and that they would not be stacked there again,_ and that the other items mentioned have been discussed with Mr. Wheat and Mr. Filer; that the units were located in the C -1 District; and that a check would be made with the Police Department regarding complaints filed. Mr. Darlington stated that the houses were there before the C -1 zoning and they were also there before the tire recap shop. Chairman McMillen stated that a Public Hearing had to be held before the C -1 Zoning. Mr. Darlington stated that the noise possibly could be abated somewhat, but the black rubber which is residue from the grinding operation is a real menace, and he didn't know what could be done about the odor. Chairman McMillen stated that possibly a filtering process could be used to take care of the odor and the residue, and stated that more facts would have to . be obtained and the review continued at the next meeting. After further discussion, on motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and unanimously carried, that the review be continued at the next regular meeting on May 7, 1968. Chairman McMillen directed Commissioners Sawyer and Moss to make a physical check of the property and talk to the property owners. RENAMING OF HUASNA ROAD WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS Director Gallop informed the Commission that there had been some discussion within the last week concerning renaming of streets within the City, and that -good planning practice in street naming system is to endeavor to call a street which has the same general alignment by a single identifying name. He stated we do not have a.policy established for the naming of the continuation of a street or naming of new streets, and suggested establishing a definite policy of street naming and house numbering. Chairman McMillen stated that the first step would be for the department heads to get together and come up with a recommendation of what they think the policy should be, and if there is a difference of opinion, there would be two or three alternates and'he would like to see the department heads attend the next meeting since they are all involved, and requested Mr. Gallop to forward a request to them,after which discussion a date for a Public Hearing could : .be set. PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ON RENAMING STREETS In view of the above, this item was omitted% from the agenda pending the adoption of a street naming policy. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLANNING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE After discussion, the Commission decided there would not be a member available to attend the conference. Director Gallop stated that. 70% of the agenda items are metropolitan area oriented. PROPOSED RETIREMENT UNITS Di- rector Gallop stated he had a set of the C. C. and R's which Earco was using on the retirement .areas : and he would like to have the. Commission members . read them prior to,the_April 30th meeting. TRI CITIES JOINT MEETING Director Gallop reminded the Commission of the three cities joint Planning Commission meeting Thursday evening in Grover City. ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL Director Gallop requested the Commission's approval to place one additional - item on the Agenda for the next meeting; architectural approval .for the re- development of the Union Oil Station at Grand and Halcyon. 141 142 Planning Commission, April 17, 1968 Page 3 REZONING - BLOCK 4, WARNER'S ADDITION. TOWN OF OCEANO, FROM A -1 TO R -3 Director Gallop informed the Commission that notice had been received from the County Planning Commission of a Public Hearing set for 10 :00 A.M., April 24, 1968, on requested rezoning a portion of Block 4, Warner's Addition in the City of Oceano. The area is between 13th and 16th, The Pike and Wilmar, presently zoned A-1, ,and the request is to an R -3. The requested rezoning is based on application to be submitted for a Use Permit for a mobile home park. Mr. Gallop stated he discussed this with the County staff and suggested this Commission make a recommendation to the County that if.the Planning Commission recommends rezoning, that a clause be added to restrict the R -3 use to a Mobile Home Park, and a time limit to revert the R-3 back to A -1 to prevent future high density development in this area. He stated a problem could be created by an R -3 if the mobile home park is not developed. On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and unanimously carried, that a recommendation be made to the County Planning Commission that if the zone change is granted, it be conditioned upon being used as a mobile home park only, and that the R -3 revert back to the A -1 District if the mobile home park is not completed within one year. PROPOSED :ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP Director Gallop informed the Commission of the potential of appointment and reappointment of members of this Commission and that two members have already been lost and it was his feeling that if we wait too long, it will take another year to re- educate a new Commission. He stated he would like the Commission to set a Public Hearing at this time and, if necessary, set another study session to resolve any problems.. After discussion, it was agreed that a study session would be held Tuesday, April 23rd at'7:30 p.m. in the Planning Director's office, and that a Public Hearing could be for May 20th, which could be continued to the regular meeting of the 21st .if necessary. Mr. Jerry Bennett, 309 Whitely Street, was present and stated that a petition had been submitted from their section to change the zoning from R -2 to R -1., from Poole to include the southerly end of Whitely Street and South to Allen Street. Director Gallop stated a petition had been received to change from an existing R -2 to an R-1, an area adjacent to R -1, and signed by all but one of the property owners in the area. A map of the area involved was submitted with the petition. In reviewing the property involved, they are all single family residence and all lots are developed, and in view of the land use exist-..; ing, it is a reasonable and logical request. On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Moss, recognizing the petition originated by Mr.Bennett, the Commission unanimously approved changing the map from R -2 to R -1. (Petition and map filed). Director Gallop advised the Commission he had received a letter from Central Savings (owners), requesting that the property immediately south of the Davis House, which is the parcel across the street from Valley Gardens, be changed from R-1 to RA -B3, the same as the adjoining property. After discussion, the Commission approved the change. Mr. Gallop stated that Mr. McNeil requested the property zoned R -1 just west of Rosewood Lane remain R -1. In discussing this with Mr. McNeil, they are thinking of reactivating the subdivision map for which the present zoning was changed. A request from Loomis Interests requesting the Commission consider using a P -C District north of Branch Street on either side of the north branch of - the stream to provide for better utilization of this property. The request would include the old Robinson property and the property presently used by the insurance offices and extend northerly to Le Point, westerly to Mason and easterly to the old PC right-of-way. Director Gallop indicated this would provide a good buffer between the Central Business District and provide a multiple use for the area, which he felt was desirable. 1 1 Planning Commission, April 17, 1968 Page 4 The Planning Director also recommended that the westerly slope of Crown Hill, including the Hawthorne property to Mrs. Pauldings property be changed to R -G. These lots are 25' wide and run crosswise on the hill, making it almost impossible to utilize this potentially good development area as R -1. After discussion, on motion by Commissioner Sawyer, seconded by Commissioner Porter, with one abstaining vote, to make these two changes on the proposed zoning map. Commissioner Porter stated that property owners in the Ledo Heights area had requested changing the R -3 zoning on the south side of Brighton to a more restrictive district because of the permissive 40' height in the R -3 which would deny the properties above on Ledo Place their view of the valley and ocean. On motion of Commissioner Moss., seconded by Commissioner Strother, A' 3 o r r4 and unanimously carried, the Commission agreed to change the proposed R -3 along 20th Street to the R -G District. The Planning Director reviewed a letter from Mr. Art Garey concerning the area along the foothills immediately behind the CBD and FS Districts, whereby Mr. Garey had requested the retention of the existing R -3. It had been previously agreed by the Commission that this would be a better R -G District and, after discussion, the Commission agreed to continue this pro- posed zone. MR. BUTCH ENTERED THE MEETING With regard to the proposed S -C zoning, Director Gallop stated this would be a desirable district to begin with on the Davis House and for the preservation of other older structures. The S -C zoning does permit limited commercial and residential structures. This type of district can be used for spot zoning because it is a specific interest district. Commissioner Porter stated this could cause an undue burden on the present owner. Director Gallop stated that he understood that the Davis' were not conducting commercial use on the property now and it is now only a residence. Commissioner Moss stated there was a possibility they were going to use it for tours and to manufacture candy. Director Gallop stated it is now a C -1 zone and we cannot leave the C -1 on the property under the new Ordinance. .Commissioner Strother stated if the owners had no objection, he would be in favor of the S -C Zone, but he thought we should get their opinion. Chairman McMillen stated they would wait until after discussion with the property owner, and that the Commission was in agreement with the plan. Director Gallop stated that if the owner objected to the S -C Zone, then there would have to be some other zone consideration. ADJOURNMENT Chairman McMillen adjourned the meeting at 9:33 P.M. to a study session on Tuesday, April 23rd in the Planning Director's office. ATTEST: gr Secretary 143