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1. 1. www.grover.org

   www.grover.org/minutes-pc/09-1 - [Cached]

   Published on: 9/10/2002   Last Visited: 2/16/2003

   Susan Clark, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
   
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   Assistant Director Clark referenced section 9142.8 in the Zoning Ordinance, under "Termination of a Home Occupation Permit." She stated that Staff could bring the item back to the October meeting for the Planning Commission to make a determination if there was good cause to revoke the Home Occupation Permit.
   
   Commissioner Morris-Versaw moved to bring this back to the October meeting, seconded by Chair Foerster and carried unanimously by voice-vote with Commissioner Mires absent.
   
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   Assistant Director Clark stated that Galaxy Plumbing had been given a Notice of Code Enforcement letter from the Code Enforcement Officer identifying the specific issues, and that he had not complied with the issues of that letter.
   
   Commissioner Conroy asked for the correspondence to be included in the next agenda packet.
   
   COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS:
   
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   Assistant Director Clark stated that Staff would be putting together some design guidelines for a facade enhancement program, and the Commission would be considering those at a future time.
   
   Chair Foerster stated that the City Council approved the Preliminary Redevelopment Project Area. He stated that a question was raised about joining the two areas together to have additional revenues available to address the sewer needs at the end of Grand Avenue. He also stated that the Live/Work Area was discussed and continued to address some text changes.
   
   3. Other Commissioners' Comments: None.
   
   STAFF COMMENTS:
   
   Assistant Director Clark reported that the Community Development Department budget hearing took place last night and everything the department had requested was approved. She stated that adoption of the final budget was scheduled for Monday September 16, 2002. The City Council approved updating the Circulation Element; a digital topography map to prepare a master drainage plan, and the hiring of a contract Associate Planner to help ease some of the work load. She stated that a Housing symposium, hosted by the League of California Cities, was scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Assistant Director Clark also stated that the Utility Study and Restaurant definitions were not included on the agenda tonight and would be continued to the next meeting.
   
   Commissioner Morris-Versaw requested Staff to provide an updated version of the Planning Commission work load agenda.
   
   Chair Foerster asked Staff what information they needed regarding Commissioners' absenteeism. Assistant Director Clark stated that it would be helpful if Commissioners could let Staff know at least 24 hours in advance if they would not be at the meeting to make sure there was going to be a quorum.
   
   CORRESPONDENCE: Chair Foerster stated that he received some information from Elizabeth Doukas who was frustrated with code enforcement action on many issues.
   
   CONSENT AGENDA:
   
   On motion by Commissioner Calmenson, seconded by Commissioner Leon, and carried unanimously by voice-vote, with Commissioner Mires absent.
   
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   Assistant Director Clark gave the Staff Report.
   
   Commissioner Morris-Versaw asked Staff when the Use Permit was granted, if any Condition of Approval had been included to make sure the guest quarters would not be used as a rental. Assistant Planner Gartin stated that it was a standard Condition of Approval.
   
   Chair Foerster opened the Public Hearing.
   
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   Assistant Director Clark stated that the City Attorney worked on this issue, and had stated that it was an appropriate tool and available to use.
   
   On Motion by Commissioner Leon, seconded by Commissioner Conroy and on the following roll-call vote to wit:
   
   AYES: Commissioners Leon, Conroy, Morris-Versaw, Barnett, Calmenson, Chair Foerster
   
   NOES: None
   
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   Assistant Director Clark gave the Staff Report. She also stated that the Applicant had proposed the following four new Conditions of Approval to be added to the project in order to meet some of the concerns of the residents:
   
   The average height of the house proposed on Lot 1 shall be lowered by three feet.
   
   The landscape plan shall be modified to include landscape screening between the house on Lot 1 and the rear yard of neighboring house at 1001 Front Street, subject to the approval of the City. A drainage system shall be installed on the southerly property line of Lot 2 to capture surface water which occasionally flows onto the neighbor's property at 898 First Street. The retention basin proposed for northerly portion of Lot 1 shall be reviewed annually by the City's Public Works Department. Any repairs or improvements recommended by the City shall be completed on a timely basis by the property owner.
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   Assistant Director Clark stated, however, that Staff did not recommend this Condition of Approval should be deleted.
   
   Condition of Approval #47 - "A Blanket Open Easement across all land outside the building envelope."
   
   She stated that the Applicant had made a statement that all the oak trees on the property were protected by the Coastal Commission covenant, and an open space easement should not be required to allow the City to accommodate the future needs of the families living in the homes.
   
   Assistant Director Clark also stated that the Applicant had provided signatures of adjacent neighbors who were in favor of this project.
   
   Chair Foerster asked how important the statement was "that no development shall occur within 50 feet of a solid canopy oak woodland." Assistant Director Clark stated that the project might conflict with the Local Coastal Program if it was within that area.
   
   Chair Foerster stated that the oak woodland was defined by a strict document and was already delineated. Assistant Director Clark stated that if the Commission wanted to have the oak woodland redelineated that might require a change to the Local Coastal Plan.
   
   Chair Foerster stated that there had been some evidence of erosion in the past from the cul-de-sac. Assistant Director Clark stated that during the wet season a year ago it looked like water was running off the end of the cul-de-sac.
   
   Chair Foerster stated that Staff had recommended a monitoring program that could involve the Fish and Game Department. Assistant Director Clark stated that a monitoring program was a requirement of the C-P-R-1 Zoning District and Fish and Game would be made the third party in the CC&Rs. She stated that it would be their legal responsibility to monitor it.
   
   Commissioner Morris-Versaw referred to Condition of Approval #1 in Resolution 02-052, and to the statement that the State Department of Fish and Game "may" be allowed to come onto the properties to inspect. She understood that Mr. Skiff had stated that the "retention basin shall be reviewed annually", and she would suggest strengthening the Condition of Approval to make sure it was "shall" to reflect Mr. Skiff's language.
   
   Chair Foerster stated that the oak tree in question was a unique specimen and he asked if there were any records in the City of the oldest tree. Assistant Director Clark stated that there was not.
   
   Chair Foerster asked if there were any tools to give distinction to particular kinds of trees. Assistant Director Clark stated that the oak tree was probably the biggest tree in the City. The Arborist Report had indicated that it was in decline, but that could take between 50-100 years.
   
   Chair Foerster opened the Public Hearing.
   
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   Assistant Director Clark stated that the environmental documents were circulated to the appropriate agencies, and that she did not receive any responses. With regard to the biological resources assessment, she stated that the Regional Water Quality Control Board did not comment on the storm water management issues. Assistant Director Clark referred to the language about development on creating new lots. She stated that the way the language flowed related to lots on hillsides with slopes of 25%. She stated that the parcel base map that was created using the City's GIS program was accurate, and she was not sure how the data was obtained for the mapping of the oak woodland canopy. However, that area shown in the oak woodland canopy map was regulated by the LCP in terms of protecting it. She referred to the statement under Policy 9(d) : "As a condition of Development approval lands below the 60 foot contour at a minimum in the Meadow Creek uplands areas shall be dedicated to the City or State Department of Fish and Game as public open space as an integral portion of the Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve." She stated that Mr. Skiff was correct that this project was not in that area, and there was no nexus to require such a large dedication. With regard to the ecological assessment, she stated that the project archeologist did a record search and a preliminary surface evaluation, and did not find significant archeological findings or anything near this site that would preclude development related to this issue.
   
   Chair Foerster asked Staff for clarification on t

2. 2. Sea Breeze Vol. 6, No. 1, Story #6

   www.grover.org/seabreez/06/06- - [Cached]

   Published on: 11/18/2001   Last Visited: 8/15/2002

   This has been a notable year for Community Development, with some key staffing changes in a new Community Development Director, Bruce Ambo, AICP, and Assistant Community Development Director, Susan Clark, AICP.
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   Susan Clark has lived on the Central Coast for the last 20 years. She earned an undergraduate degree in Political Science and a Master's Degree in City and Regional Planning at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Prior to joining the planning team at Grover Beach, Susan was a land use planning consultant for a local planning firm in San Luis Obispo for the last seven years. During her consulting tenure, Susan collaborated on a wide range of planning projects in over 30 different communities from Southern California, the Bay Area, the Central Valley, and many local projects.

3. 3. Sea Breeze Vol. 6, No. 1, Story #6

   www.grover.org/seabreez/06/06- - [Cached]

   Published on: 8/1/2001   Last Visited: 2/8/2002

   This has been a notable year for Community Development, with some key staffing changes in a new Community Development Director, Bruce Ambo, AICP, and Assistant Community Development Director, Susan Clark, AICP.
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   Susan Clark has lived on the Central Coast for the last 20 years. She earned an undergraduate degree in Political Science and a Master's Degree in City and Regional Planning at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Prior to joining the planning team at Grover Beach, Susan was a land use planning consultant for a local planning firm in San Luis Obispo for the last seven years. During her consulting tenure, Susan collaborated on a wide range of planning projects in over 30 different communities from Southern California, the Bay Area, the Central Valley, and many local projects.