HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/11/1964FDJOURNED MEETING OF CITY COirdCIL
laay 11, 1964 - 7:30 P. M.
CITY HALL
Invocation was given by Mayor Clay P. Davidson.
Roll Call
Present: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
Donald "I. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel
City Staff
Present: P. Chapman, Director of Planning & Building; J. H. Fitzpatrick,
City Clerk; W. Flory, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation.•
W. M. Houser, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer;
D. F. Romero, City Engineer; L. Schlobohm, Fire Chief; W. Schofield,
Police Chief.
1. Report by Council Committee (Davidson and Whelchel) on negotiations with
T. C. Maine for acquisition of property by the City to widen Foothill
Boulevard, was held over.
2. On motion of Councilman Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Graves, the following
resolution was introduced. Resolution No. lKa, a resolution determining policy
on the use and plans for development of the Laguna Lake property.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
lXES: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves, Jr., Miss Margaret McNeil,
C1e11 i3. Wi�elchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Z. Biller
Donald Q. Miller took his seat at 7:35 P. iv.
3. At this time the City Council considered the appeal of Reynolds Construction
Company from a denial by the Planning Commission of a request to place a
rotating sign at the southeasterly corner of Foothill Boulevard and Santa Rosa
Street for the Texaco Oil Company.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, a public
hearing was set for Fpril 13, 1964 at 8 :00 P. M. Motion carried.
4. Protest by Mr. and Mrs. LaFreniere to the iesuance of a house moving permit to
Mr. Dennis Ahern, to move a building from Foothill Boulevard to Cerro Romauldo
Street, was withdrawn as per request of Mr. and Yxs. LaFreniere.
5. At this time the City Council considered the appeal by the County Historical
Society on the denial by the Planning Commission of z permit to move the
Ramona Hotel Depot to the Dallidet Adobe property.
The following letter was received from William T. Smith:
"Please take notice that it is the desire of the San Luis Obispo County
Historical Society to appeal the action of the City Planning Commission, in
denying its application for a permit to move the above- described structures,
taken at their meeting of May 5, 1964, to the City Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo, and that we desire to be notified of the day and the hour
at which this appeal will be heard before the City Council."
City Council Minutes
May 11, 1964
Page -2-
W. 14. Houser, City Bttorney, determined that no jurisdictional matter was
involved as the Board of I.d;ustments has the right to refer any of its matters
to the Planning Commission as a whole and that the Council could consider the
matter without any formal notice of intent to do so.
Also, the building, when moved, must meet the minimum building standards of the
City based on occupimcy, use, etc.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, ttxat the City
grant a permit to move tha old Ramona Depot to the Dallidet Adobe property
subject to being brought up to minimum code. Motion carried.
I report and pictures s_zowing the present condition of the old Ramona Depot
were presented by s... aathaway.
Communication from George H. Drumm objecting to the moving of Ramona Depot
onto the Dallide;: adobe property as he believed that the Dallidet l:dobe was
an important historical monument to the community and to the people so that
they may be aware of the historical living conditions of their forebearers.
Mayor Davidson stated he objected to moving this building to the Dallidet
Adobe but agreed that it should be maintained elsewhere as an historical exhibit.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, all items were
ordered received and filed on this matter.
6. It this time the City Council continued their study of the Sign Ordinance proposed
by the Planning Commission and recommended for passage by the City Council.
Peter Chapman, Director of Planning, presented colored slides of approved types
' of signs and types of signs that would have to be removed under the provisions
of the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Freeman reviewed with the Council the following amendments to the proposed
ordinan ,te as prepared by the Sign Industry and Business Community.
Street #3, F. Obztructions: 5600.3
Proposed Change: 1. )e recommend: obstruction to doors, windows or fire
escapes. No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained
so as to prevent free ingress or egress from any door or
%yindow re7,uired by ordinance or any fire escape. No sign
shall be attached to a standpipe, gutter drain or fire
escape.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman T."helchel, the proposed
change was accepted.
G. Traffic Safety:
Proposed Change: 1. No Cign regulated by this ordinance shall be erected at
any location whereby reason of its position it will
obstruct the view or conflict with any authorized traffic
sign, signal or device.
1 On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Miller, the proposed change
was accented.
G. Traffic Safety:
3. Delete 3 and substitute with:
Fleshing signs. Flashing sign shall mean any illuminated
sign on which the iilu :nation is interrupted or variee
in 4ntensity for a special purpose. Light types and intensity
shall not exceed figures quoted for permitted types of
illumination in the following table:
City Council Minutes
May 11, 1964
Page -3-
Incandescent lighting: (per bulb)
Maximum Operating Voltage 110
Maximum Operating Uattage 25
Florescent Lighting: (per lamp)
Maximum Ballast Input Voltag= 110
Maximum Lamp Operating 13attage 215
Neon Lighting:
Mr -ximum Transformer Input Voltage lie
Maximum Transformer Output Pmperage 60 IV.
Maximum Tubing Diameter 13 Millemeter
On motion of Councilman Biller, seconded by Councilman Graves, the proposed
change was deleted.
H. Prohibited Signs:
Proposed Change: i.
2.
or
by
si
Delete
Signs within five hundred (500) feet of any existing
proposed freeway intended to be viewed, primarily
persons travelling on such freeway, except when such
;,n is used exclusively:
(a) Same
(b) Same
3. Delete
4. Delete
5. Same
On motion of Mayor Davidson, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, the following
' substitute for K-1. Rotating signs of more than 64 sq. ft. per side and more
than C feet across its widest dimension, be prohibited.
Motion lost on the following roll call vo te:
AYiS: Clay P. Davidson, Cle_1 ''. 1,rhelr_hel
NOES: :hiss Nargaret McNeil, L. Graves, Jr., Donald Miller
LBSa,TT: Wone
On motion of Mayor Davidson., seconded by Councilman T-1helchei, to delete H -1 in
its entirety.
Motion lost on the following roll call vote:
E.Y °S: Clay ?. Davidson, Clell il. 1'helchel
NOES: Miss Margaret McNeil, '2. L. Graves, Jr., Donald '. itiller
ABSENT: None
Councilman Graves moved that this provision (H -1) be deleted from the crdinance
and be carried in a resolution to be adopted at some future date.
Ken Schwartz, Planning Commission Chairman, appeared before the Council urging
that the Council sustain the Planning Commission's recommendation of prohibiting
signs which flash, move, or simulate movement and gave reasons for the Planning
Commission's recommendation and results of the Planning Commission's study.
On motion of Councilman i- .11er, seconded by Councilman Graves, that H -1 be
amended as follows: that rotating and flashing signs shall be regulated by
resolution or ordinance.
Passed on the following voce:
EYES: Miss Margaret McWeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller
NOES: Clay P. Davidson, Cieil W. `.:7halchel
E:BSENT: None
City Council Minutes
May 11, 1964
Page -4-
Councilman Graves suggested that a Council committee be appointed to establish
the resolution in connection with the Planning Commission and representation
of sign industry and bring back a recommendation to the City Council.
On motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Whelchel, that a
committee be appointed to work out standards for the above resolution.
Councilman Wheichel stated that any items that they can't agree on be reported
back to the Council.
Motion carried, all ayes.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, H -2 was amended
as follows:
Signs within five hundred (500) feet of any existing or proposed freeway intended
to be viewed, primarily persons traveling on such freeway, except when such sign
is used exclusively:
(a) To advertise the sale or lease of the property upon which it is located:
or
(b) To designate the name of the owner or occupant of the premises upon which
it is located, or to identify such premises.
Motion carried unanimously.
On motion of Councilman Hiller, seconded :by Councilman Graves, I1 -3 was deleted
from the ordinance. Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman X4iller, seconded by Councilman Uhelchel, H -4 was deleted
' from the ordinance. motion carried.
8600.4 Add sub - section 10 (Section 2700.24 of existing ordinance dealing with
temporary signs)
8600.5 B. Exception.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilv.To=n McNeil, the following
changes to be made to 2600.5 1
An appurtenant sign, up to fifty (50) square feet in area, which complies with
the requirements of this Chapter may be painted directly on a building or cut
out letters that do not project more than 3 inches or weigh more than 5 pounds
without a permit provided th-- Department is notified of the size and location in
advance.
Motion carried.
8600.6
C. Signs in C -1 and C -2 Districts.
Mayor Davidson suggested that a sub - paragraph 2 be added which would allow roof
signs as follows:
' 8. Signs may be erected on a flat roof o parapet wall in addition to those
otherwise permanent provided that they comply with the following requirements:
(a) Not to exceed a maximum of 10 feet in height.
(b) area may be one square foot for each two feet of property frontage
not to exceed two hundred (200) square feet per side.
(c) Sign may not project beyond the edge of roof or parapet.
The City Council then discussed the Mayor's suggestion in relation to the
overall regulation of roof signs being allowed in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Peter Chapman, Planning Director, reminded the City Council of the existing roof
signs which do not add to the downtown beauty and suggested that the City Council
not allow any roof signs within the City.
City Council Minutes
May 11, 1964
Page -5-
Councilman Graves suggested that Section 3600.EC be amer_ded with the addition
of sub - paragraph 9 to read as follows:
Changeable copy to advertise program may be shown on side and front of
theater marquee.
The City Council
possible time or
On motion of Cou
consideration of
Motion carried.
continued to discuss the matter of
instances when roof signs would be
acilmar. Miller, seconded By Council
the Sign Ordinance be tabled until
the roof signs listing
needed or desired.
man Graves, that future
May 25, 1964 at 7:30 P. M.
7. Reminder that the Whale Rock Commission will held its annual meeting on Tuesday,
May 12, 1964 at 10:00 A. Ii. in the Council Chambers, was ordered received and
filed.
8. Supplemental report from R. E. R. C. on comparison study of the City of Sc-n
Luis Obispo and the City of Santa Maria, was ordered received and filed.
9. Mayor Davidson presented the matter of the claim of the Trustees of ne
t. Z. Sinsheimer Family Memorial Fund for tlae uncashod salary warrants of
Louis Sinsheimer. He stated thc he had met with Tim O'Reilly and Mr. Sinsheimer
and that they had questions that he could not answer for the Council. The Mayor
stated that the Trustees wanted to know if the Council would waive the statue
of limitations and make payment to the trust and also would the Council agree
to a friendly suit to allow the payment of these warrants. He also stated
that if the Council a =proved the payment, the money could be held in trust
until any and all threatened suits had been satisfactorily settled in order
to protect the Council and City officials from liability, and also that the
Council not-take aLy action until _r_e Couhcil had met_ with the Trustees.
Further, he wished the Council to keep in mind the fact that the money would
be used for worthwhile projects.
Councilman T %?helchei stated that if the money were left in general fund it would
be spent for the gocd of all the citizens and purposes would be as good as the
Trust and expenditures would be under control of Council.
Councilman Miller stated that there are other worthy methods of honoring
former Mayor Sinsheimer in which the Council would retain the control of the
expenditure of public funds.
On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Graves, that payment
of the warrants be denied, on advice of the legal counsel as each member of the
Council could be held liable.
Motion carried on the following vote:
EYES: Hiss 14argaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr.,
Donald 0. yiiller, Cleil ". F ?helchel
NOZS: Clay P. Davidson
ABSENT: Nine
10. Action for responsible driving was-referred to the San Luis Obispo Police
Department for action.
I1. Communication from the San Luis Obispo Teachers' ^ssociation regarding a tea
honoring Mr. Lars Barstad, 'Evas ordered received and filed.
1 12. Communication from Col -
on_,. Boyce regardin3
..rmed forces Day, was ordered received
and filed.
13. Communication from Dr. ?. Dean Robinson and Raymond E Madgett regarding the
City's new resolution to g've property owners proper land values w'an purchasing
said lands for street wizening, was referred to the City Engineer and City
lttorney for investigation and report on ifonday, iiay 18, 1964.
14. Council adjourned on motion of Councilman 1,ZLIU=, seconded by Councilwoman
McNeil.
Approved: June 1, 1964
. H. KTrZPATRICK, CITY CLERK