PC Minutes 1963-04-02100
April 16th, 1963
7:30 P.M.
Planning Commission
The Planning �ommission met in rzgular session with Chairman Talley _
presiding. Present were Commissioners Schultz, Shaffer, Smith, and __
Councilman Wood. Absent were Commissioners Brisco, Evans, Richardson
and Strother. .
MONTEREY RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Correspondence was recieved.inviting the Planning..�ommission to
attend recreational prggrams in Monterey April 25th and 26th, 1963, and
the �ational Planning Conference in Seattle, Washington, May 5th, to _
9th, 1963. r _
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of the regular meetin g of April 2nd, 1963 were approved
as prepared. , •
REZONING REQ. - Becketts Crown Hill (Rooker) - _
A motion was made by Commissioner Shaffer, seconded by Commissioner �
Smith, that the request of Kenneth Rooker and John Peterson to rezone
from R-1 to R-3 a portion of Block 2.7, Beckett's Crown Hill Addition,
be set for hearing on May 7th, 1963, at 8:.00 P.M. Al1 members present
voted_ "Aye " . - "
VAR. REQ. - Becketts Crown Hill (Walker _,
A motion was made by Commissiorier Schultz, seconded by Commissioner
Shaffer, that the request of Burt Huston and Robert Walker, for a variance
to allow R-2 use in a R-1 zone on Lots 8 to l� inclusive in B1�QCk 35 Beckett's
Crown Hill Addition, be set for hearing on May 7th, 1963 at 8:00 P.M.
All members present voted "Aye". �
Commiss�ioner Richardson joined the Planning Commission at 7:41 P.M.
LAWN MOWING SHARPENING - Bridge St. (Lee)
A motion was made by Commissioner Richardson seconded by Commissioner
Schultz, that a business of Lawn Mow�g Sharpening to be operated by R.S.
Lee at 207 Bridge Street, would.be not more objectionable than other use.s
allowed in a H-S zone. All members present voted "Aye".
COUNTY ADOPT CITY SUBDIVISION STANDARDS DISCUSSION
The Resolution recommending the County adopt City subdivision standards -
within 3 miles of the City was taken under discussion. Councilman Wood
recommended the Planning Commission take no action until they determined
what the City requirements are for Hillside developments. The Planning
Commission agreed to take no action until more information was a�ailable.
COND. USE HEARING - Grand Ave. (Och
Chairman Talley declared the Conditional Use Permit of Robert S. Ocn
to allow outside retail sales yard in a C-1 Zone on Block 84 in the Town
of Grover, City of Arroyo Grande, had been duly published and property
owners notified, and the hearing was now opened and all persons for or
against the request would be heard. The request was read and the staff
report was read anc�l. ordered filed. Mr. Madsen and six members of the Board
of the Peace Lutheran Church, Lee Lovett, Louis Young, Clyde BurchfiFld,
and members of the Church of God protested the granting of the request on
the basis such a use would not conform to the existing development in the
area and would be detrimental to surrounding property. A letter of protest
was received from Ted R. Frame, representing Yoi� Bros. No further discus�ion
for or against the request, Chairman Talley dectared the hearing closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Shaffer, seconded by Commissioner Richardson
�hat the above stated C�nditiona�=Use Permit request be denied. All members
pres.Q�t voted "Aye".
COND. USE HEARING - E. Branch (Sharps)
Chairmen Talley_declared the Conditional Use Permit request of the.
Sharps Construction Company to construct an Office Building, Cabinet Shop
and Storage with light manufacturing in a C-1 Zone on a portion of Loi. 79
of the Rancho Corral de Piedra and the Pacific Coast right of way, was duly
published and property owners notified, and the hearing was now opened
and all persons for or against the request would be heard. Mr. Anderson
read the request. There being no discussion for or against the request,
Chairman Talley declar�d the hearing closed. A motion was �nade by Commissioner
Shaffer, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the above stated Conditional
Use Permit request be ap All members resent voted "Aye"_.
PROPOSED LAUNDROMAT - 18th and Grand Ave. (Young� �
Louis Young was advised a laundromat at 18th and Grand Ave. would require
a Conditional Use Permit and approval of the County Health Department and
that the disposition of the waste water would have to be determined.
APT. HOUSE PLANS - Farrell Rd. & Elm St. (Williams)
The Planning Commission reviewed the plans for construction of apartment
houses, by Merle Williams, at the northwest corner of Farrel Road and Elm
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Street. A motion was made by Commissioner Shaffer, seconded by Commissioner
Schultz, that the plans as submitted be approved, subject ot the minutes
of the Commission of the Novernber �7th , 196� meeting and the re-
quirement that Palm Court drainage be allowed to flow through the streets
provided in conjunction with the apartments, provided the drainage water is
not excessive. All members present voted "Aye".
BLOCK WALL FOR CEMETARY s
Anton Marsalek,member of the Cemetary District Board, requested
permission for the construction of a 4 foot block wall on Halcyon Road within
the limits of the approved Plan Line Map and Bennett Ave. along the Cemetary
roperty to conform ��ith the existing wall and advised the Planning Comm-
ission funds were not available at this time to improve the north side of
Bennett Ave. A motion was made by Commissioner Shaffer, seconded by '
Commissioner Schultz, that the Cemetary District be allowed to construct
a 4 foot block wall in line with the existing wall, if they would make pro-
visions for openings to Bennett Ave. but leave no opening at this time, until
such time as BenneLt Ave. is fully improved, and subject to approval of the
Director of Public Works for sight distance at the corner of Bennett and
Halcyon Road: All members present voted "Aye". -
LETTER TO E.C. LOOMIS & SON
It was agreed the Planning Commissicn write to E.C.'Loomis and Son
commending them for the fine addition to the City that they made by re-
modeling their buildings and provid�.ng off-street parking.
ADJOURNMENT °
A motion was made by Commissioner Shaffer, seconded by Commissioner
Smith that the meeting be adjourned at 9:08 P.M. All members present
voted "Aye".
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NEWELL STROTHER
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OLIVER TAL EY'
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