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PC Minutes 1968-03-19,. 32 Planning Commission Arroyo Grande, California March 19, 1968 The Planning Commission met in regular session with Chairman McMillen presiding. Present are Commissioners Moss, Smith and Strother. Absent are Commissioners Porter, Sawyer and Schultz. Also in attendance are City Administrator Butch, Councilwoman Thompson and Planning Director Gallop. .MINUTE APPROVAL On motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Smith, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of March 5, 1.968 were approved as prepared. REVIEW - Use Permit Case No. 66 - - Rear of 116 E. Branch St. (Nix) Director Gallop indicated that this use had been discontinued and should_no longer be considered a valid permit. No action was taken by the Commission. PLAN LINE FOR CHERRY AVENUE Director Gallop advised the Commission that the City Council had requested the Planning Commission consider the preparation of a Plan Line for Cherry Avenue from Highway 101 to Garden Street. After a brief discussion, on motion of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and unanimously carried, that inst ructions be given to the Director of Public Works and City Engineer to proceed with the develop - ment and proposal of the Plan Line and submit it to the Commission for its consider - ation. Chairman McMillen instructed Director Gallop to notify the Director of Public Works and City Engineer of these instructions. PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ON RENAMING STREETS Director Gallop stated a request from the City Council had been forwarded to the Planning Commission to consider renaming 20th Street_, and the staff would also like to recommend that 24th and 25th Streets be considered for renaming. Director Gallop stated the Council suggested that perhaps the people living on 20th Street could be approached, either by 'letter or in person, to see if they have any recom- mendations for the name of this street. There are approximately 6 residents on 20th Street, and possibly 20 to 22 residents on 24th and on 25th Street. Director Gallop explained the problem with house numbering, and that if any of these streets were ever projected, it would create considerable problems because of the fact the street numbers are in reverse to house numbers. COUNCILMAN.LEVINE ENTERED THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION. Director Gallop stated the procedure would be to compile a list of suggested names, let the residents choose a name, and that a Public Hearing would have to be held. He recommended the Commission request a staff report for their consideration at the next meeting. On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and unanimously carried, Director Gallop was instructed to prepare a staff report for consideration at the next regular Planning Commission meeting for re- naming the three streets. Administrator Butch advised that the City Council and Planning Commission had made some name changes and he believed 24th Street had been recommended or changed to "La Tierra" Street. Director Gallop was directed to investigate this and include the .information in the staff report. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE- MARCH 28th 8:00 P.M, Director Gallop reminded the Commission of'the'South County Development meeting of March 28th to be held in Pismo Beach. Administrator Butch advised the Association has had Cal Poly students working with them, and the program would be based on a "Congress for Community Progress" theme, similar to the one our City had in February, which will include a series of slides taken throughout the South County, and then break up into discussion groups. REPORT ON SLO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Commissioner Strother reported to the Commission that he attended the SLO County Planning Commission meeting regarding the Commission's recommendation on re- naming Huasna Road to Lopez Road beginning at the intersection of Branch, San Luis Obispo Road and Huasna, and running to the Lopez recreation area. Commissioner Strother stated that the night before the hearing was to take place, the City Council passed a Resolution, after receipt of a petition signed by 28 residents of Huasna Road that the road be called Huasna Road from the 5 corner intersection to the Harris Bridge, and theron be re-named "Lopez Drive ". Planning Commission - March 19, 1968 Page 2 The City.Council instructed Administrator Butch to appear in support of this Resolution asking the County Planning Commission to change this name, - making it Huasna Road out to the Harris Bridge and from there on re-name' the road "Lopez Drive ". Commissioner Strother stated that he spoke in favor of'What the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission recommended, and as 'a private citizen, 'and he suggested to the SLO County Planning Commission that one name for the entire road would'be less confusing for people coming from other areas., He indicated the action taken by the County Planning Commission was to name the road "Lopez Drive" from Harris Bridge out to the Lopez recreation area, leaving the road from the City Limits to Harris Bridge without a name, and requested that the City make a further study PORTER ENTERED THE MEETING DURING THE ABOVE DISCUSSION. LIAISON TO CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner Smith reported on the City Council meeting of March 12th, stating that the Grand Avenue realignment was discussed and the figures quoted to relocate existing utilities indicated the State would pay $2,300 and the City would pay $1,100, Commissioner Smith stated the Council adopted a Resolution specifying these figures. PUBLIC HEARING- Use Permit Case No. 68 - 121 - 107 Bridge St, (Joyce) Upon being assured by Director Gallop that the Public Hearing for Use Permit Case No, 68 - 121, George R. Joyce, to allow for a free standing sign, had been duly posted, published and property owners notified, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing open. Director Gallop advised the that neither the petitioner nor a representative was present at this hearing, and after a brief discussion on motion of Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Strother, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be tabled until a representative of the Joyce Cycle Shop can attend the hearing and provide additional information. PUBLIC HEARING - Re- Adoption of the Beautification Plan and Addendum as an Element of the General- Plan Director Gallop assured the Commission that the Public Hearing for Re- Adoption of the Beautification Plan and Addendum as an Element of the General Plan had been duly advertised, stating it had been considered by the Park and Recreation Commission and adopted by their Resolution #6. Director Gallop advised that the Plan itself had not been changed; the Addendum only points out areas where projects had been started or changes have been made, and that the Addendum is merely a one year history of implementation of the Plan as adopted by this Commission a year ago. Director Gallop explained the reason they are requesting this re- adoption is that if the budget for the following year develops in such a way that there are sufficient monies available, and we are eligible for matching funds, we would have a re- adopted plan for beautification grants thereby avoiding any further delay. Chairman McMillen declared the hearing open. No further discussion for or against the Plan, Chairman McMillen declared the hearing closed for questions or discussion by the Planning Commission, Commissioner Strother stated he was in favor of adopting this Addendum to perhaps permit the Park and Recreation Commission to apply for a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant. He also stated, in this Plan there is a Park and Recreation Plan Map, which has been re Commissioner Strother stated it was his feeling that the entire 40 acres of City owned property on Elm Street should have been used for park purposes, but that the City Council has had some reservations to this, and it was his feeling that this Commission should make its views clear so that there would be no misunderstanding. The Park and Recreation Plan shows this entire area as a park, and there are approximately only 29 acres left. Director Gallop pointed out that the two pages in the rear of the book, which are budget pages, are not a part of the Beautification Plan, and will have to be revamped after budget approval. After discussion, the following action was taken. 133 1 3 Planning Commission— March 19, 1968 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 68 -91 G A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RE- ADOPTING A BEAUTIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY On motion of Commissioner Strother, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Moss, Porter, Smith, Strother and McMillen NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Sawyer and Schultz the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of March, 1968. PROPOSED RETIREMENT UNITS Director Gallop requested introduction of a non - agenda item for consideration by the Commission regarding the possibility of a development of some retirement units in the City. He stated the company proposing these units has been doing this type of work in San Diego and the Bay Area for some years, with apparently some success, and quite a bit of experience behind them. The proposed area for these units is the re- maining southerly half of Tract 283 at the intersection of Farrell and Elm Streets.. The proposed houses would be relatively small., the majority of which would be occupied by couples, and in some cases, couples with one or two children. On motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Smith, and unanimously carried, that this matter be introduced to the Commission as a non - agenda item. Director Gallop introduced Mr. C.. L. Martin of McAbrey & Martin Co., and requested he give the Commission a run down on what they have been doing. Mr. Martin stated that in San Diego County his company, for the past five years, has been building duplexes and selling off one side to one family and one side to another family. They generally sell to older people who are retired, and their experience has been very good with these duplexes. They feel that Tract 283 would be good for their purpose. There are about 26 lots. The duplex would be built with a common wall. They put one building on an 80 foot lot and sell as a two bedroom home on a 40 foot lot, giving the buyer a smaller lot to maintain. Director Gallop stated the company indicated that a rather high down pay- ment in excess of $750.00 as a minimum is required. He stated certain consider- ations and conditions could be placed upon this type of development, giving the City control, which would be desirable. Mr. Martin stated their advertising is oriented towards retired people in the Valley, L. A. and San Francisco areas; they take a lot of pride in their homes and are quite desirable. Director Gallop advised that because of the lot sizes, they would have to ask for a variance of the minimum lot size -, and that if this is successful, the -logical thing would be to• consider an amendment to our Ordinance for this type of development. Mr. Martin indicated he would like to attend the next Planning Commission meeting and present a more complete proposal. After considerable discussion, Chairman McMillen invited Mr. Martin to attend the next Planning Commission meeting on April 2nd. Chairman McMillen directed Director Gallop to invite the Public Works Director to the meeting of April 2nd, and extended an invitation to Mr. Butch, and also the City Council, if they would like to attend. PLANNING COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS Di:rector.Gallop dLstr.ibuted.copi,es of a staff memo - regarding Commission :r.eappointmen.ts:.due ,by. June 30„1968.. Planning Commission - March 19, 1968 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Moss, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned to a study session on the Proposed Zoning Map at 8 :49 p.m. 1 / v Chairma Page 4