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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 073079 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting July 30, 1979 7: 30 p.m. Atascadero Administration Building The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Wilkins. ' Councilman Mackey gave the invocation. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilman Mackey, Nelson, Stover and Mayor Wilkins ABSENT: Councilman Highland PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Dorothy Smith stated that the City Offices had not contacted Cal Poly regarding advertising for positions available in the City as she had asked. She said she obtained the information herself and would give it to Staff. 2. Karen White asked if she could make some comments about the Stuhr;, Conditional Use Permit scheduled on the agenda. Mayor ' Wilkins advised that she would be given an opportunity to speak when that matter was considered by the Council. 3. Mike Lucas stated that the rules had been formulated for the contest to pick a city emblem and motto. He reviewed these rules and stated that copies would be available at the City Offices the next day. ' 4. One lady stated that she would like to have Cable TV installed in the area of her residence. A. CONSENT CALENDAR None B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Public hearing on application of Robert W. Walton for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an 8-unit apartment project in a R-2-B-2-D zone, located on the east side of Capistrano Avenue, north of Highway 41, Atascadero Mayor Wilkins asked the public to bear with the Council this ' evening, since this is very new to them. Normally, a member of the County Planning staff would be present to provide background for the projects under consideration. This will be the caseat future meetings. Tonight, unfortunately, such staff support will not be available. MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting July 30 , 1979 Page Two Mayor Wilkins read the County Planning Commission' s approval of the project which provided for a maximum of seven units subject to certain findings and conditions Mr. Robert Walton reviewed his project for the Council. He maintained that the County zoning ordinance allowed him the eight units requested and objected to the seven unit limitation. He reviewed the different rentals that would have to be charged in order to recover the project costs. He felt that the General Plan is not clear as to density requirements; and that it - is not controlling since it was adopted after he had made his application to the County. Mr. E. F. Smith stated that he had chaired the meeting of the Planning Commission when Mr. Walton' s project was considered. He reminded the Council that the General Plan allows twelve units per acre and Mr. Walton' s project would be 13. 8 units per acre. Councilman Mackey stated that she would have to vote against this project. She reminded the Council that every action they took now would set precedent which might bind them in the future. She did not feel that she could support more than four units on this property. Mr. Walton advised that the nearby Capistrano Apartments had been approved for a higher density after the General Plan had been adopted. He felt he should be given the same consideration. Council discussed referring the matter to the Planning Commission and Mr. Warden advised that it would be proper to receive recommenda- tions from the Planning Commission, but that ultimately, the Council will have to make the final decision. MOTION: Councilman Stover moved that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried 2. Public hearing on application of Robert F. Stuhr for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the conversion of an existing 44-unit elderly housing project to general apartment use located at 5525 Capistrano Avenue on the southeast corner of Capistrano Avenue and Country Club Drive, Atasca.dero Mayor Wilkins read the Planning Commission' s approval of this project subject to certain findings and conditions. Mr. Stuhr noted that when this project was proposed, the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority said they could provide him with twenty to thirty tenants under a HUD program for elderly housing; only two were i MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL ' Adjourned Regular Meeting July 30, 1979 Page Five ' 2. Appeal of Paul Washburn from Subdivision Review Board denial of lot line adjustment of a portion of Lots 4, 5r and 5A, Blk 7, Atascadero Colony, located on the west side of El Camino Real between Curbaril Avenue and Portola Road, Atascadero Mayor Wilkins reviewed the County Subdivision Review Board' s analysis of this matter. They recommended denial of the adjustment because it would create sub-standard lots and would not conform with the General Plan requirement for at least 1/2 acre lots. Mr. Washburn advised the Council that he had worked very closely with the County Planning Department Staff on this matter and they had approved the lot line adjustment ,in his discussions with them. On this basis, ' he had obtained a short-term loan and commenced construction. Now, they have decided that they will not allow it. Allen Grimes advised that if the project does not conform to existing law, the Council cannot allow it. However, if Council does not consider the lot line adjustment creating another lot, it is in their prerogative to allow the adjustment. There was considerable discussion with Council indicating a willingness to allow the lot line adjustment. Mr. Grimes advised- that a resolution should be adopted allowing the adjustment. " MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council adopt a resolution; granting the appeal of Paul Washburn from Subdivision Review Board denial of a lot line adjustment on a portion of Lots 4, 5, and 5A, Blk 7, Atascadero Colony, Atascadero. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. 3. Consideration of approval of Parcel Map CO 77-255 - Allison Mayor Wilkins reviewed the actions of the County Subdivision Review Board. Mr. Allison stated that this matter has been in the County' s hands for three years and requested that Council approve it. Mr. Grimes advised that he had reviewed the documents involved and they are satisfactory. Councilman Highland stated that he 'had` reviewed the maps and they conform to the General Plan. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council adopt a resolution approving the Parcel Map CO 77-255 in accordance with the Staff Report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried by roll call vote. MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting Judy 30, 1979 Page Six 4. Consideration of approval of Parcel Map CO 77-198 - Bywater Mr. Grimes advised that the proceedings are satisfactory and he has a resolution prepared for Council adoption if they approve the Parcel Map. Council members discussed this and Councilman Highland advised that the map did not conform with the General Plan. Mrs. Bywater I stated that the matter had been approved before the General Plan was adopted, however, they had obtained a one year extension because of their inability to get tenants off of the property. Mr. Grimes advised that Council could find that a hardship exists in this case and approve the parcel map. Mr. Warden said that the County has determined that all conditions have been met. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that the resolution approving the Parcel Map _CO 77-198 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 5. Request of Cal Poly Summer Band for Atascadero City Adminis- tration Building concert on August 15, 1979 from 6 : 00 to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Warden advised that Mr. Johnson, director of the band, has requested that the band be allowed to hold a concert on the Adminis- tration Building steps. ' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the Cal Poly Summer Band be allowed to hold a concert on the Administration Building steps on August 15, 1979. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council (a) Councilman Mackey raised the questions as to the appoint- ment of various committees. Councilman Highland stated that Council needs to decide what the specific functions of these committees are to be. The matter will be on the agenda of the next regular meeting. (b) Mayor Wilkins stated that he had received correspondence regarding United Nations Day and asked Councilman Mackey to handle the matter if she was interested. (c) Mayor Wilkins .introduced Ardith Davis, recording secretary for the Council and secretary to the City MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting July 30, 1979 Page Seven Manager. (d) Mayor Wilkins advised that the contest to choose a City emblem and motto will start August 1 and end October 13th. 2. City Attorney Mr. Grimes had nothing to report. 3. City Manager (a) Mr. Warden reminded the Council that the Planning Commission will hold their organizational meeting on August 14, 1979 , and their first regular meeting on August 20th. (b) Mr. Warden advised that the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities will hold their quarterly meeting on August 10th at the Golden Tee in Morro Bay. He asked Council members what their policy would be .with regard to paying 1 for attendance expenses of Council members and/or Staff members. Council discussed this and decided that the City Manager and City Attorney should be authorized to attend and that their individual expenses would be paid for by the City. However, Council would decide individually about other staff members. Council elected to pay for their own expenses. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the expenses of the City Attorney and City Manager for the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities be paid by the City if they attend those functions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. (c) Mr. Warden advised that the City will be receiving correspondence regarding joining the League of California Cities. The dues will be in the area of $2,000 per year, however, the ' League provides a great number of services to member cities and has a strong legislative representational group in Sacramento. The League recently had a building constructed for its offices and the building costs have been paid on a pro-rated basis by member cities. Atascadero' s share would be determined 'at a later 'date, but appeared to be about $3,000 which can be paid in three annual installments. (d) Mr. Warden reminded the Council that the League' s annual conference is in September and they need to make reservations soon if they plan on going. Also they need to MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting July 30, 1979 Page Eight decide policy regarding paying expenses for Council and/or Staff members. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Recorded by: MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk By: Ardith Davis Recording Secretary