HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/13/1964City Council Minutes
April 9, 1964
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On motion of Counci'l:.:an Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED: May 4, 19611
.H. TZPATRICK, City Clerk
ADJOURNED MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
April 13, 1964 - 5:00 P. M.
CITY OWNED PROPERTY - LAGUNA LAKE
Roll Call
Present: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Ciell W. Wh•lchei
Planning Commission
Present: Ken Schwartz, Chairman; and John Brown; Commissioner.
Park & Recreation
Commission
Present: Howard O'Daniels, Richard Loomis, Bob Janssen, Gretchen Diibeck,
Joyce Carscaden.
City Staff
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; P. Chapman, Director of Planning
1, Building; W. Flory, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation;
RDFaller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer.
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1. Ray C. Skinner, developer, presented an aerial photograph of the Laguna Lake
area and then presented his proposal cor development of the City owned
property. The following development to be considered:
A. Convention facilities
B. Three -par golf course
C. Eighteen hole regulation size golf course
D. Golf driving range and club house
E. The possibility of opening part of the lake for controlled water skiing
and boating.
F. Green belt area alcng lake from Xadonna Road for swimming, boating, fish-
ing, picnicing uses, and if adequate land is available, a complete research
and development park. Further, he requested that the City Council consider
tue desirability of entering into an agreementT. ?ith the School District to
reacquire the land traded to the School District for Mitchell Park.
Mr. Skinner stated he would propose to trade services of his company in this
development for land owned by theCity along Madonna Road for the development of
a resort hotel to be owned by him. He further urSed the City Council that the
lake be opened up to speed boats and water skiing as he believed this was what
' we need to make the lake operate successfully.
The group then proceeded to walk around the City owned property at Laguna Lake
as Mr. Skinner explained his proposed developments.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the meeting
adjourned to the City Hall at 6:10 P. M.
The City Council reconvened at the City Hall at 6:25 P. M., all Council members
present. City Staff present were J. H. Fitzpatrick, W. H. :rouser, P. Chapman,
R. D. Miller, and D. F. Romero.
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April 13, 1964
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1. At this time the City Council again considered the matter of adequate access to
serve the Litzie development and the Flagg development off Santa Rosa Street
north of Foothill Boulevard.
The following communication was presented on behalf of Mr. Kinney, Mr. Duveneck,
and Mr. Taylor's properties by the Fresno Development Company:
"In your recent meeting you approved a student housing project on the real
property of the above landowners subject to the undersigned negotiating for
access over adjoining property.
With the assistance of City officials we have in good faith negotiated with the
adjoining landowners involved without any success in attaining access on a
reasonable or practical basis.
Therefore, it is respectfully requested that tiae project now be finally approved
as tentatively approved by you at your earlier meeting."
The following report was presented by the Council committee studying the matter
of adequate access:
"Following is a report of the committee appointed to study the matter of
adequate access and egress pertaining to the housing development of the
Foothill Boulevard -Santa Rosa Street area.
After consideration, this committee set up a meeting with the State Division
of Highways representatives Ralph Lejonhud, Henry Case and Richard Malone. We
presented a letter dated April 10, 1964 (copy attached) which, in effect, asks
for Division of Highways cooperation in the placing of an opening on the island
opposite the Duveneck property and the signaling of that intersection and
' Boysen Avenue. We have in hand dated April 13, 1964 a letter replying to that,
which is self - explanatory.
After full consideration of these matters, this committee wishes to make the
following recommendations to the City Council:
1. A more adequate access be required of the developer prior to the approval
of any plan for development.
2. The City make available to the developer the legal methods available to the
City to acquire the property necessary for proper access and service to this
area.
3. The City participate in the cost of this acquisition to the extent of any
additional costs that may be incurred over and above the original costs of the
roadway and property shown on the preliminary development plan presented by
Lew Litzie.
4. That the City take the necessary steps to protect its investment in this
development by acquiring and holding a one foot (1') non - access strip along
this roadway."
Councilman Graves stated that if the access to the Litzie development could be
acquired through the Spooner property, then the email remaining property
through the Duvenecic property could be used as an entrance to Santa Rosa Street.
' Councilman Whelchel stated he did not believe that access was required for
approval by the Council, but a request was made that an attempt be made to
acquire adequate access to Santa Rosa Street.
Mayor Davidson stated he was sure that it was clear by Council action that
adequate access be required as a condition for approval.
J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, read paragraph 1, sub - paragraph A of Resolution
No. 1215, a resolution approving the Litzie Planned Development. It read as
follows: "The developer shall enter into negotiation with the cooperation of
the City to acquire adequate vehicular access to Highway No. 1 opposite
Boysen Avenue."
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Mayor Davidson stated that the condition of the resolution makes it necessary
for the developer to acquire a new access to Santa Rosa Street with the
cooperation of the City.
Councilman Whelchel stated that he disagreed with the Mayor's interpretation
of the intention of the resolution as he stated we are now forcing the
property owner to negotiate with his neighbor for access under these conditions,
and the developer is at the mercy of the property owner.
Charles Weber of the Fresno Development Company, asked if the Council can allow
the construction of the Litzie units while the matter of access is determined
at a later date as he is sure that it wi:1.1 ta:ce some time to resolve this
matter as they do not wish to miss their dealine of September 15, 1964.
Mr. Chapman, Planning Director, stated ua was sure that there would be acre
delay anyway as the precise plan must be studied and approved by both the
Planning Commission and City Council and that the matter of access must be
considered as a part of the plan.
Mr. Litzie, Mr. Chapman, and Mr. Romero then discussed the requirement of the
approval of the precise plan and time required fcr approval by the City.
On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Miller, that Mr. Litzier
be allowed to proceed now with his construction and that the City cooperate
to get better access, but if not, then they be allowed to use the present
access, but that the precise plan be drawn showing access to Foothill whether
the property is acquired or not.
Mayor Davidson stated that he was sure Councilman Whelchel had not read the
letter from the Division of righways explaining how dangerous the present
1 access was and further, that they would do nothing to cooperate in handling
the traffic.
Councilman Whelchel stated he disagreed with the Mayor as he was sure that if
the access to Santa Rosa Street was used then the Division of Highways would
have to cooperate as they are required to handle the vehicular traffic on
Highway No. 1.
Mr. Weber urged that the City Council adopt the motion as presented as he
believed it was fair and workable and his group would like to proceed with the
construction.
Mt. Weber and Mr. Litzie stated that they believed that they could develop their
property using both Foothill and Santa Rosa access.
Motion carried unanimously.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Miller, that Items 02 and
#3 of the Committee's report be accepted and adopted by the City Council.
(tem #2 - The City make available to the developer the legal methods available
to the City to acquire the property necessary for proper access and service
to this area. Item #3 - The City participate in the cost of this acquisition
to the extent of any additional costs that may be incurred over and above the
original costs of the roadway and property shown on the preliminary plan
' presented by Lew Litzie.)
Councilman k1helchel asked on the motion, what was the time limit that they were
working under and asked that some reasonable time limit be established so that
they would know how to proceed.
Councilman Graves moved that the Mayor's motion concerning Item #i3 on the Com-
mittee report be amended as follows: if the City decides to acquire that
Foothill access, the City will participate in the cost of this acquisition to
the extent of any additional costs that may be incurred over and above the
original costs of the roadway and property shown on the preliminary development
plan presented by Lew Litzie. Motion carried.
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April 13, 1964
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On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that the City
staff be allowed to set up the required hearing"in'the Litzie development in
such a manner that no time will be lost in the City Council and Planning
Commission's deliberations. Motion carried.
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the meeting
adjourned to Tuesday, April 14, 1964, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
APPROVED: May 4, 19611 .K.
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ADJOURNED MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
April 14, 1964 - 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
Roll Call
Present: Clay P. Davidson, Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
Absent: R. L. Craves, Jr.
City Staff
Present: P. Chapman, Director of Planning & Building; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Cleric; W. M. Houser, City Attorney, R. D. Miller, Administrative
Officer, D. F. Romero, City Engineer.
1. At this time the City Council listened to a report presented by the Economic
Development Committee of the City's Chamber of Commerce on the first of a two
(2) volume report by the Real Estate Research Corporation, Said report
' reviewed the economic situation for San Luis Obispo and also explored methods
whereby the City's full potential might be exploited for future growth.
2. 9:30 P. M. - The City Council continued their adjourned meeting.....
At this time the City Engineer, D. F. Romero, presented to the City Council for
their consideration, his estimate for street needs prepared in compliance with
Section 2156 of the Streets and highways Code.
After presentation to the City Council, it was moved by Councilman %elchel,
seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was introduced.
Resolution No. 1277, a resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo adopting the City Engineer's Report on Cit;* Street Deficiencies.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clay P. Davidson, Hiss Margaret McNeil,
Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: R. L. Graves, Jr.
3. At this time the City Council met with the Planning Commission to discuss
' the Planning Commission's action and recommendation to the City Council on
the following: Rezoning from R -4 to C -1 of that property located at the
corner of Santa Rosa and walnut.
Councilman Whelchel stated he disagreed with the Planning Commission's
recommendation due primarily to traffic congestion and this first in strip
zoning on Santa Rosa, etc.
Mayor Davidson stated he agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendation
and further, it was also in accordance with the RERC report, which recommended
that special zoning should be allowed along the freeway route.