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ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
December 10, 1991
The Special Session was commenced at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Councilmembers Borgeson, Dexter, Lilley and Mayor
Shiers
Absent: Councilman Nimmo
Also Present: Micki Korba, City Treasurer
Staff: Ray Windsor, City Manager, Henry Engen, Community
Development Director; Greg Luke, Public Works
Director; Mark Joseph, Administrative Services
Director; Steve DeCamp, City Planner; Cindy
Wilkins, Deputy City Clerk.
FISCAL IMPACT MODEL DEMONSTRATION:
Consultants of Crawford, Multari & Starr provided a brief overview
of the Fiscal Impact Model and demonstrated some of its capabi-
lities. Examples of commercial and residential projects were
simulated, reviewed and discussed with Council.
Mayor Shiers called the Regular Session to order at 7:10 p.m. and
apologized for the delay, which was due to the presentation of the
Fiscal Impact Model. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call:
Present: Councilmembers Borgeson, Dexter, Lilley and Mayor
Shiers
Absent: Councilman Nimmo
Also Present: Micki Korba, City Treasurer
Staff: Ray Windsor, City Manager; Mark Joseph, Dir. of
Administrative Services; Henry Engen, Dir. of
Community Development; Greg Luke, Dir. of Public
Works; Art Montandon, City Attorney; Lt. Bill
Watton, Police Dept. ; Andy Takata, Dir. of Com-
munity Services; Cindy Wilkins, Deputy City Clerk.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Dexter thanked the public for the approx. $5,000 which
has been donated thus far to the Salvation Army during its bell-
ringing drive. He invited persons interested in volunteering for
bellringing to contact him.
Councilwoman Borgeson congratulated the Atascadero High Greyhounds
football team on a champions' effort in last week's CIF game,
despite the absence of three starting team members, who were unable
to play due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident prior to
the game. The coaching staff and team were congratulated on a fine
season.
Presentation to employees Georgia Ramirez and Officer Ren
Spann regarding City's Volunteer Program
Mayor Shiers presented the above employees with City watches in
recognition of their efforts in coordinating the City's RSVP
Program. It was noted that the RSVP Board of Directors recently
recognized the program at the Atascadero Police Dept. as the best
volunteer work site in the County. The amount of volunteer time to
date equates to two full-time positions, representing an annual
savings of approx. $60,000.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Ray Jansen, 6655 Country Club Dr. , read a letter-to-the-editor,
dated 12/2/91 (Exh. A, attached) , which expresses his convictions
in opposition to the Highway 41 Realignment and urges the public to
petition the City Council to remove it from the General Plan.
Richard Bastian, 6225 Conejo Rd. , expressed opposition to the creek
setback ordinance, feeling it would infringe on private properties;
he urged Council to consider comments in support of as well as in
opposition to the proposed 50' setback.
Steve Pixley, 4575 Arizona Ave. , read a prepared statement, dated
12/10/91 (Exh. B, attached) , appealing City zoning enforcement
action against him and three other residents on Arizona for rec-
reational vehicles parked in violation of the Municipal Code.
Richard Standon, 4550 Arizona Ave. , also spoke in opposition to
being cited for illegally parking an RV on that -street. He
indicated that he has since counted numerous RV's parked in the
same general area.
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Councilmember Borgeson requested copies of the complaints from the
residents on Arizona for Council to review.
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represents ad hoc or standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt
necessary. ) :
1. S.L.O. Area Coordinating Council/North Coastal Transit:
Councilwoman Borgeson reported that meetings were held on
December 4th. She noted that the SLOACC Unmet Needs
Hearing was lengthy and informative; there were many
requests for additional bikeways. The SLOACC work
program and budget as concerns transit funding formulas
were reviewed. A budget subcommittee was formed, to
which she was appointed, and it meets tomorrow morning.
Mr. Luke added that the City can expect an increase in
its share of the regional transit funding formula.
2. Solid/Hazardous Waste Management Committee: No report.
3. Recycling Committee: Mayor Shiers announced that the
committee' s next meeting is 5:OO p.m. , Thurs. , 12/12/911
Room 102.
4. Economic Opportunity Commission: Councilman Dexter
reported that he attended an audit exit session yester-
day, which the EOC noted as one of the best it has had in
several years. Next regular meeting is this Thurs. ,
12/12/91.
5. City/School Committee: Next meets February 20, 1992.
6. Traffic Committee: No report.
7. County Water Advisory Board: Due to conflict with the
Regional Transit Authority meeting, Councilwoman Borgeson
was unable to attend the Water Advisory Board meeting.
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, who attended the Water Advi-
sory Board meeting, reported that the board's main work
currently is advising the Board of Supervisors on the
State Water Project. Due to the lack of agreement among
Water Advisory Board members, there are three opinion
papers under preparation; the deadline for rebuttals to
those opinions is December 18th. He also reported that
an advisory groundwater management policy was passed.
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S. Economic Round Table: No report.
9. B.I.A. : No report.
10. Colony Roads Committee: Next meeting to be in early
January.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Minutes - November 12, 1991
2. Resolution No. 109-91 - Updating City's Annual Investment Pol-
icy
3. Resolution No. 110-91 - Authorizing filing of Claim for Local
Transportation Funds & State Transit Assistance Funds, in com-
pliance with the Transportation Development Act
4. Award of Bid #91-18 for purchase of one marked police patrol
sedan
5. Resolution No. 111-91 - Authorizing the execution of an
agreement with Associated Professions, Inc. , for design im-
provements to Atascadero Road
6. Resolution No. 112-91 - Authorizing the execution of an
agreement with Associated Professions, Inc. , for design im-
provements to El Camino Real
7. Award of contract for maintenance of traffic signals to Lee
Wilson Electric
Micki Korba requested Item B-2, and Eric Greening requested Items
B-3 & B-7 be pulled for discussion.
Motion: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman
Borgeson to approve the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of Items B-2, 3 & 7. Motion passed by
4:0 roll-call, with Councilman Nimmo absent.
Re: Item B-2: Mrs. Korba clarified that the State law which re-
quired annual revision of the City's Investment Policy expired and
was not repealed as staff's report indicated.
Motion: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman Dexter
to approve Item B-2; motion passed by unanimous
voice vote, with Councilman Nimmo absent.
Re: Item B-3 Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, asked for clarification
as to whether this represents the last opportunity to address the
possible alternate uses of the $422,000 marked for roads, in such
areas as safe routes to schools or unmet pedestrian and bicycle
needs, or if there will be a future date for addressing apportion-
ment of the monies. Greg Luke responded by further explaining the
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TDA funds distribution process. He indicated that any excess money
not already pre-allocated for other purposes--such as Dial-A-Ride
and regional transportation--will be the subject of both the 5-Year
CIP Hearing and the 1992-93 Budget hearings. Mr. Greening observed
that there are cities that use all of their TDA entitlement for
transit, bicycle and pedestrian needs, which he understands is the
primary purpose of the funds. He noted, however, that he has no
objection to the approval of the proposed application.
Motion: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman
Borgeson to approve Res. No. 110-91; motion passed
by 4:0 roll-call, with Councilman Nimmo absent.
Re: Item B-7: Eric Greening asked why the new signal at El Camino
Real & West Mall was not on the list of signals to be maintained.
Andy Takata responded that the signal in question, which is along
the Highway 41 route, is CalTrans's maintenance responsibility.
Motion: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Mayor Shiers, to
approve Item B-7; motion passed by 4:0 roll-call,
with Councilman Nimmo absent.
C. HEARINGS/APPEARANCES:
1. Ordinance No. 237 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance by elimi-
nating Subsection (a) of Sec. 9-6.131, Recycling and Scrap,
which requires a 500' distance from residential zones and
other uses and zones, and requiring the urgency thereof (City
Council-initiated - 4/5 vote required)
Henry Engen, Dir. of Community Development, gave staff report. He
noted this item requires a 4/4 vote this evening, in view of Coun-
cilman Nimmo' s absence. He added that the Coast Recycling Center
on El Camino Real is currently in the abatement process, as it is
not a permitted use in the present zone.
Public Comment
Mike Sherer, resident, commended staff on the prompt action regard-
ing this matter. He expressed concern with the potential allowance
of wrecking yards (which are included under the "recycling facil-
ity" definition in Sec. 9-6.140 of the Zoning Ordinance) within
500' of residential zones, or other uses and zones. He noted that
the 500' distance requirement has been effectively used to remove
illegal storage areas/wrecking yards and asked that the Council
study this ordinance carefully so as not to grandfather in a great
deal of the illegal uses still in existence, particularly along
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Traffic Way. He agrees, however, that Wil-Mar needs an allowable
location for a recycling center.
Discussion between Council and staff ensued regarding the concerns
raised by Mr. Sherer.
Motion: By Mayor Shiers, seconded by Councilman Dexter, to
read Ord. 237 by title only; motion passed unani-
mously. Mayor Shiers read Ord. 237 by title.
Motion: By Mayor Shiers, seconded by Councilman Dexter, to
approve Ord. 237.
Mr. Engen clarified, at the Mayor's request, that, unlike previous
types of zoning urgency ordinances, Ord. 237 would be permanently
effective. Councilman Lilley expressed concern about the need to
distinguish recycling operations from wrecking yards and auto
wrecking yards. He would like to see staff modify this ordinance
on the basis of an analysis of the classifications which will elim-
inate recycling centers from other criteria.
Councilman Dexter withdrew his second to the motion.
Mr. Engen suggested Council's concerns be addressed by an adjust-
ment in the definition of recycling to exclude auto wreckers
(replacing the word "include" ) . After additional discussion,
Council consensus was to direct that staff bring back a redrafted
ordinance specifically targeting "recycling center", distinct and
separate from auto wrecking and other kinds of scrap activities,
including site design standards.
Mayor Shiers withdrew his motion. This item was continued to
the next regular meeting (January 14, 1992) .
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance No. 236 - Adding Chapter 8, "Waterway Intrusions",
to Title 5 of the Atas. Muni. Code, prohibiting specified
activities in Atascadero Creek, Craves Creek and the Salinas
River (Recommend motion to waive reading in full and adopt on
first reading by title only) (Cont'd from 11/26/91)
Greg Luke, Dir. of Public Works, gave staff report. Councilman
Lilley commented that it was the consensus of the subcommittee that
immediate action needs to be taken to protect the creeks from cer-
tain dangers, such as pollutants, vehicles in the creek and general
dumping, storage and accumulations of waste as addressed in the
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proposed ordinance. Beyond that, it was expressed that we should
develop an overall plan which, through public hearings and discus-
sions, balances individuals' rights for the use of their property
with environmental concerns, those of the Department of Fish and
Game and other interested parties. Councilmember Borgeson feels
this approach to protection of the creekway--which does not involve
the taking of private property--is most positive and expressed hope
for the community' s support of Council's action. She noted the
creek setback issue will be addressed in the General Plan hearings.
Public Comment
Tom Bench, resident, feels the language defining the riparian cor-
ridor intended to be protected is "catchy", in need of professional
review and should be removed from the ordinance until the area is
more clearly identified.
Ron Rothman, 1660 San Ramon Rd. , concurred with the comments of the
previous speaker that the definition of the riparian corridor is
ambiguous, although he is pleased with the updated ordinance and
supports its goals. He prefers use of a term such as "high water
line" or "creek preserve line" rather than riparian corridor.
Councilman Lilley explained that the term riparian corridor at-
tempts to visibly identify what area to protect from vehicle use
and dumping. Theoretically, the area of vegetation supported by
water is visible.
Ursula Luna, resident, read from a prepared statement (Exh. C,
attached) expressing support for protection of the riparian vegeta-
tion in the creeks from vehicles and pollutants; however, she
opposes the deletion of the language addressing removal of that
same vegetation by chainsaws.
Richard Bastian, resident, feels the best way to protect the creek-
ways is not to do anything to it.
Sarah Gronstrand, 7620 Del Rio Rd. , expressed any creekway ordi-
nance should be based on expert definition of riparian corridors
and riparian area. She then quoted three definitions: (1) Ripar-
ian corridor is a passage for wildlife and is defined by riparian
vegetation. It begins at the water's edge and ends where there is
no longer any riparian vegetation. " (from a Fish & Wildlife Service
document) ; (2) "Riparian zone is the water/land interface which is
part of the transition region between upland, which is the dry
land, and the aquatic ecosystems (from Environmental Feature for
Streambank Protection Project, by Henderson & Shields, Dept. of the
Army, Environmental Laboratory) ; (3) "Define riparian corridor by
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the limit of riparian vegetation determined by the association of
plant & animal species normally found near streams, lakes and other
bodies of water. Such a corridor must contain at least 50% cover
of some combination of the plants listed. . . " (from San Mateo County,
which she noted is held up as a model for resource protection poli-
cies) . She expressed support for the proposed ordinance.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilman Dexter noted the ordinance language provides that the
definition "riparian corridor" shall apply until superceded by an
Official Creekway Map.
Mayor Shiers asked if the committee had examined protection for the
trees in the riparian corridor. Councilman Lilley responded that
the committee felt that any potential policy decisions beyond the
proposed ordinance regarding the management of the varieties of
vegetation in the creekways would best be deferred to future study
and consideration. Councilmember Borgeson responded that the pro-
posed ordinance is intended as an initial and immediate protection.
Mayor Shiers clarified that the proposed ordinance does not address
the subject of pathways or people trespassing on private property.
Motion: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman
Lilley, to read Ord. 236 by title only; motion
passed unanimously.
Motion: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman
Lilley, to adopt Ord. 236 on first reading; motion
passed by 4:0 roll-call, with Councilman Nimmo
absent.
COUNCIL RECESSED FOR A BREAK FROM 8:27 TO 8:46 P.M.
2. Presentation by North County Engineering on proposed City
Engineering Standards (Steve Sylvester)
Steve Sylvester provided a brief overview of the Draft Engineering
Standards, reiterating staff's recommendation seeking Council
authorization to distribute the document to the public, including
the local engineering and surveying firms for their review, and to
schedule a public hearing for adoption in January. He added that
the specifications have been compared with those of the County and
area cities.
He then responded to questions from Council. He highlighted the
following additions, at Councilwoman BorgesonIs request, which were
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made after discussion with staff subsequent to the distribution of
the first draft of the standards:
4.01 (A-5) Collector. The last sentence, "The Collector des-
ignations shall also apply to industrial zonings", was added,
as there is no separate industrial street standard.
4.02 (B) Cross Gradients. The last sentence, "Wherever fea-
sible a 2% cross grade shall be used", was added, which is a
standard cross grade on a public street.
4.02 (C-3) Intersections. Minimum curb radius and minimum
property line radiuses were added following staff request to
conform to City policy.
Mr. Sylvester also noted an addition was made to Section C-2,
Basement Soil, clarifying the compaction requirements for the
basement soil.
Mayor Shiers requested the addition of language which specifies a
timeframe within which a developer shall correct any particular
defects or deficiencies (Sec. 3.03, Final Inspection, p. 11) .
There was no public comment.
Council expressed its pleasure with the document. No formal action
was taken. It was agreed that a public hearing date will be set
after allowing ample time for review by concerned parties.
3. Approval of Contract for Engineering Services for Recovery of
Reclaimed Water
Greg Luke, Dir. of Public Works, gave staff report and responded to
questions from Council. Discussion ensued.
There was no public comment.
Motion: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman
Dexter, to award the Contract for Engineering
Services for Recovery of Reclaimed Water to John
Carollo Engineers; motion passed by 4:0 roll-call,
with Councilman Nimmo absent.
Councilman Lilley expressed the hope that the discussion on this
item becomes a part of the working documents of the City. He feels
it's excellent and will serve as a guide to avoid future problems
of this kind. On that note, Mr. Luke added that there are some
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model ordinances in existence which guide the selection of consul-
tants, which staff would like to bring before the Council at a
future date for consideration.
4. Ordinance No. 235 - Amending Title 6, Chapter 6 of the Atasca-
dero Municipal Code regulating smoking in City facilities
There was no verbal staff report made, and there was no public com-
ment.
Motion: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman
Borgeson, to read Ord. 235 by title only; motion
passed unanimously.
Motion: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman
Borgeson, to approve Ord. 235 on second reading;
motion passed by 4:0 roll-call, with Councilman
Nimmo absent.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
City Council - Mayor Shiers announced that a representative of the
Homeless Shelter in San Luis Obispo met with staff yesterday to
request that the armory be opened for use as a shelter to which
homeless could be bussed from San Luis Obispo to Atascadero. Mayor
Shiers relayed his feeling and staff' s that a public hearing was in
order before any approval. The soonest meeting date noted was Dec.
19th which is, however, dedicated to the General Plan Update Hear-
ing.
Ray Windsor, City Manager, noted that the lead agency in the matter
is the County, which would not make an approval without the City' s
assent. He reported that staff expressed to the shelter represen-
tative that to hold a public hearing without input from the School
District would not be appropriate--given the concerns with regard
to the proximity of the armory to an elementary, the junior high
and a pre-school--nor could it be accomplished by 12/19. The EOC's
need for a decision is immediate, because the shelter is proposed
to be open only through mid-February. Discussion ended.
Councilwoman Borgeson commented on Item B-4, feeling it relates to
the previous discussion on bids and requests for proposals (Item D-
3) . She would like to see the bids awarded locally where the bid
amounts are so close.
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City Manager - Ray Windsor reported he will be out of the country
from Dec. 26th through January 18, 1992.
COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 9:25 P.M. TO A CLOSED SESSION FOR PURPOSES OF
DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION, ENTITLED PESENTI v. CITY
OF ATASCADERO, PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SEC. 54956(a) .
Motion: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman
Dexter, to adjourn from closed session; motion
passed unanimously.
There was no action taken following the closed session.
COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO A SPECIAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, DEC. 19, 1991,
7 :00 P.M. FOR PURPOSES OF GENERAL PLAN UPDATE.
Minutes recorded and prepared by:
CINDY WILKIN
Admin. Secy./Dep. City Clerk
Attachments: Exh. A from Raymond K. Jansen, dated 12/2/91
Exh. B from Stephen J. Pixley, dated 12/10/91
Exh. C from Ursula Luna, dated 12/10/91
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EXHIBIT A TO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TYTrG79T
6655 Country Club Drive
Atascadero, 93422
December 2, 1991
near Editor:
Thank you for providing this access to the public. My complaint is
with the publishers, however, because, i presume, it is their policy
which has denied front-page readers the negative sife of the so-called
Highway 41 "Realignment' issue.
if the straightening of the highway was the crux of the issue twenty
years ago it could easily have been routed over Gurbaril when very few
homes were located on it. So, why didn't it? I contend the object was,
and still is, the 1100 foot bridge, at the riverls widest point, pointing
directly toward Shandon, and the eventual development of lands there,
where there is plenty of water, and points between. ��
Without that, Gal Trans could not project that 7000 cars.-per day ,,J.t de—
,,east of the river" by the year 2012. That is the fix eco which would
threaten the future character of Atascadero. Conside.4 his stream of
trafficnthe already impacted intersection of Santa Ysabel and k;l Camino Heal.
2. Cal Ttans personnel have told me that when gold Canyon is
exhausted in 2 to 15 years the trash trucks from SLO and South county will
come to Chicago tirade Landfill exiting the freeway at Santa Ysabel. if
Atascadero buys this realignment package any prospect of a south truck
route via halcynon-Rocky Canyon Road- Templeton Road will be dead. we should
be working with the County for a bridge on Halcynon.
3. 41orth truck route via Santa Cruz to Traffic Way, with a bridge
over the railroad touching the tip of River Gardens to Syctamore Road, and
with a south truck in place, trucks could be banned on Carbaril, giving relief
to those residents. A1%. st-tr-ways stop at Valle would also help their safety.
4. The dumping of 80,000 cu yds of earth at the entrance to stadium
Park and a flood of traffic noise very near would make it inaccessible and
impractical for concerts or drama in the future.
5. imagine the scar on Pine Mountain some 1500 feet long and up to
35 feet in height. reside this the loss of nearly 200 trees and 15 houses.
c`oUld
All lots now owned by ual TransAe� be sold for higher fi4ures and returned
to the tax roles at the higher rates *&V,:taxat1,on.
6. The choice for a new and widbfr* bridge near its present site for
2.5 million compared to an outlay of 16 million for another artery to bisect
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12/10/91
the city east to west is hardly a choice. Plain greed for the "freell
state money could have motivated that earlier Council to initiate this
monstrous proposal.
. .Please help me to petition the present City Council to remove this
entire "Realignment" rrom the General Plan. Unle:.s we speak up now. in'-tl
this positive way, :and be present for the Cal Trans Hearing early next
year we will have no one to blarne except ourselves.
If you see me in front of Foods For Less please ask for a fact sheet
and a blank petition to share with your neighbors. i will thank you.
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DECEMBER 105 1991
TO: ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
REFERENCE. CITY OF ATASCADERO LETTERY DATED NOVEMBER 251 19917
SUBJECT: TY1003 FILE N0: 91-329.003
ON TUESDAYS THE 26TH OF NOVEMBER: I: ALONG WITH 3 OTHER RESIDENTS
OF ARIZONA AVE. , RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT THE RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES PARKED ON OUR PROPERTY WERE IN VIOLATION OF A SECTION OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND MUST BE REMOVED. ON WEDNESDAY, THE 27THx
WE CONTACTED THE COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL, MR. WITTMEYERY TO DETERMINE
THE REASONS FOR HIS UNEXPECTED AND REMARKABLE INTEREST IN
THESE VEHICLES. WE WERE INFORMED THAT THIS ACTION WAS THE
RESULT OF A COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY HIS OFFICE AND WAS
NOT DUE TO ANY ACTIVE AND/OR UNILATERAL ENFORCEMENT OF THIS
PARTICULAR ORDINANCE.
I AM HERE THIS EVENING TO APPEAL THIS ACTION AND I WOULD LIKE
TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF THAT APPEAL:
FIRSTLYF THE COMPLAINT FILEI:t WITH THE CITY ALLEGES THAT A
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IMPARED THE ACCESS OF FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT TO A RESIDENCE ON ARIZONA AVE. IF FACTP T'HE' FIRE
MARSHALL WAS INFORMED MR. WITTMEYER THAT NEl Hl::f; THE: VEHICIAE
IN QUESTION NOR ANY OTHER RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKED ON
OR ABOUT ARIZONA AVE. PRESENTS AN IMPAREMEN7 T() TH : Ai::i"L:SS (:►1=
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT.
IN VIEW OF THIS DETERMINATION BY THE FIRE MARSHALL= I FEEL
THAT THE COMPLAINT IS INVALIDATED AND THAT FURTHER ACTION
IN THIS MATTER IS NOT WARRENTED.
HOWEVERY THE NOTICES WHICH WE RECEIVEDY AND SUBSEQUENT
INFORMATION PROVIDED PROVIDED BY MR. WITTMEYER+ REFERENCE
SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH PERTAIN TO
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND WHILE C CERTAINLY HAVE NO DESIRE
TO OPEN THE PROVERBIAL CAN OF WORMSY I WILL ADDRESS THESE ITEMS.
TO BEGIN WITH, THE MANNER IN WHICH ARIZONA AVE. I'S CONSTRUC:TEDY
AND THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE AREA, APPEAR TO INVOKE THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9.4-106A WHICH PERTAIN TO SLOPING LOT
AND VARIABLE SETBACK ADJUSTMENTS. THIS WOULD INDICATF THAT
THE 25 FOOT SETBACK REQUIREMENTY AS REFERENCED:
DOES NOT APPLY TO THE LOTS ON THIS STREET. ALSO, BECAUSE
THE SAME FART OF MY PROPERTY HAS BEEN UTILIZED FOR RV PARKING
CONTINUOUSLY SINCE 1979► THE PROVISIONS FOR A PRE-EXISTINGY
NON-CONFORMINGY LAND USE MUST BE CONSIDERED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 9.7-102.
EXHIBIT B, PAGE 2
FINALLYP I FEET THAT SOME MENTION SHOULD BE MADE OF THE FACT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THAT THE LONG TERM PARKING OF VEHICLES IN FRONT OF RESIDENCESY 12/10/92
BOTH ON; AND OFF, THE STREETY IS A COMMON PRACTICE THROUGHOUT
ATASCADERO. UNDOUBTABLYy THE MEMBERS OF THIS COUNCIL HAVE THEMSELVES
OBSERVED THE TRAILERSY CAMPERSY MOTORHOMESP AND BOATS WHICH
ARE PARKED IN EVERY CONCEIVABLE MANNER ON VITUALLY ANY
RESIDENTIAL STREET,
I AGREE THAT ORDINANCES ARE NEEDED TO CONTROL THIS, AND
OTHER PRACTICES. HOWEVERY I WILL ALSO ARGUE THAT IF THESE
ORDINANCES ARE TO BE ENFORCEDY IT MUST BE DONE IN A UNILATERAL
MANNER FOR TO DO OTHERWISE COULD ALLOW THE QUESTION OF
DISCRIMINATORY PROSECUTION AND WOULDY MOST
CERTAINLY, OPEN THE WAY FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL TO USE THE
OFFICES OF THIS CITY AS A CONDUIT FOR HIS OR HER PERSONAL
VIEWPOINTS AND GRIEVENCES.
STEPHEN J. PIKLEY
4575 ARIZONA AVE.
ATASCADERO
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December 10, 1991 CITY COUNCIL MINUTE
EXHIBIT C
Mr. Mayor and members of the Council,
I am pleased that tonight you may protect the riparian vegetation of
the Salinas, Atascadero and Graves Creeks from vehicles and
pollutants. It is unfortunate that you deleted the section which would
have protected that same vegetation from complete removal by
chainsaws and brushcutters.
When this Council adopted the tree ordinance, you removed all
riparian trees from the ordinance. Let me read to you from this
meeting out of your City Council minutes of December 11, 1990:
"Discussion followed regarding possible elimination of some
varieties of trees from the Tree Standards and Guidelines "List of
Atascadero Trees It was noted that some trees included on the list
were in the riparian area of the creek and should be addressed as part
of the creekway management plan."
"Councilman Shiers reiterated that all trees in the creeks should be
protected as part of the future creekway protection ordinance;
Council concurred."
The flaw in this ordinance is that it does permit vehicles and
pollutants in the creeks ---after the removal of the riparian vegetation.
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