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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/1978City Council Minutes February 2, 1978 Page 7 entering the area was travelling normally at speeds in excess of 50 M.P.H. David Pullman, Cal Poly Student and city resident, stated that as a student attending classes at Stenner Glen, that the parking at Stenner Glen is very tight for both students and tenants. He asked the council to rescind their prior action and allow parking along Highway 1 adjacent to Stenner Glen and Woodside Development. Rick Lopez, Cal Poly student attending classes at Stenner Glen, felt regardless of contract with Cal Poly for classes, there is still inadequate parking for students and residents of the housing development: The City Council then discussed the various use permits issued to Stenner Glen: 1) for student housing; .2) for Cal Poly classes; and 3) for non= resident-- meals each time the management of Stenner Glen have assured both the council and Planning Commission that they have and are providing adequate parking for all phases of operation. Councilman Norris stated the city should continue the parking restrictions on Highway 1 for safety's sake. Councilman Gurnee--felt that this portion of Santa Rosa Street is adequate for parking and he feels it should be allowed in order to alleviate the severe parking problem in this area. Councilman Graham would support parking on Santa Rosa Street if spaces are marked. Mayor Schwartz would support continued parking restrictions on Santa Rosa Street. On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Norris, that the staff be .directed as of July 1, 1976, to install no parking restriction signs on Santa Rosa Street that are not presently restricted. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Schwartz, Councilmen Norris and Petterson NOES: Councilmen Graham and Gurnee - ABSENT: None 8. Communication from the Bicentennial Committee requesting permission to appear before the City Council to present the final plans and drawing of the proposed Court of Flags Project of the Committee. These plans and renditions are the result of close cooperation with members of the City Council, Design Review Board and the City's Bicentennial Committee. Mr. Robert Johnson of the Bicentennial Committee, and Mr. Ward and John Troutner of the Design Review Board made a presentation of the proposed Court of Flags. On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Petterson, that the City Council commend the Bicentennial Committee for a magnificent proposal for perpetual display of our Bicentennial heritage and further accept the proposal of the Bicentennial Committee and authorize them to proceed. Motion carried, all ayes. 9. Communication from Al Spierling, President of the San Luis Obispo County Cities Area Planning Coordinating Council revising the Joint Powers Agreement for the coordinating group was continued for study by the City Council to Wednesday, February 4, 1976. 10. At this time the City Council continued their public hearing to determine the existence of a public nuisance on property known as Terrace Hill and to. abate in whole or in part. Public hearing called by Resolution No. 2898 (1976 Series). The nuisance consists of the following: City Council Minutes February 2, 1978 Page 9. the citizens who have submitted a petition to them to save the lives of their children. Councilman Gurnee stated that he was in support of a 4 -way stop sign based on the petition and from the fact that the school is on this corner and the children should be protected. Councilman Graham stated he was in support of the.4 -way stop signs at Nipomo and Pismo Streets due to the lack of police enforcement of speeders throughout the city, but particularly in this area. He felt the stop signs should be the same as those on Broad Street. Mayor Schwartz stated that he was opposed to 4 -way stop signs.on Nipomo /Pismo intersection and hoped that the Police Department would somehow attempt to put a little more effort on speeders at this location. He also felt the city might wish to put in a crossing guard for this intersection while school was in progress. On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by.Councilman Petterson, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and direct the Police Department to put some time in enforcement speeds in this schbol area at the intersection of Nipomo and Pismo Streets. Motion carried with Councilmen Graham and Gurnee voting no. 12. Communication from the B.I.A. Board of Directors, requesting the City Council to consider the development of a proposal for creating temporary off - street employee /employer all -day parking lots by means of leases and permits. On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City Administrative Officer be directed to get a task force of city staff members to prepare a study on the B.I.A. request for report to the City Council on February 18, 1976, at their noon meeting. Motion carried. 13. Communication from the Promotional Coordinating Committee requesting that the City Council approve a grant to the local committee for re- enacting the De Anza Expedition. The Group taking part will be primarily county residents who supply t eir own animals, etc. The promotional funds would be used to defray the cost of food for the participants and hay for the horses. The expedition would camp over night in San Luis Obispo. The maximum contribution recommended by the P.C.C. was $500. On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City Council approve the recommendation subject to coordination with the city's Bicenten- nial Committee and approval of that committee before expending funds with a limit of $2.00 per participant with a $500 maximum. Motion carried with Councilmen Gurnee and Petterson voting no. 14. Communication from Robert Strong, Director of Community Development, forwarding the recommendation of the Planning Commission on their interpretation of criteria for evaluation of the 40% maximum allowable lot coverage for a single - family dwelling in the R -1 zone. ' The Planning Commission determined that the maximum lot coverage should be calculated using the following criteria: 1) Maximum lot coverage for a single - family dwelling in an R -1 district should be 40 %. 2) The building area of all roof structures shall be included in computations of lot coverage. 3) Only the areas of that portion of the building eaves which extend beyond 4 feet from the outside wall of the structure shall be included in computations of lot coverage. Councilman Norris stated that he was in support of the City Engineer's recommendation not to install 4 -way stop signs at this intersection. Councilman Petterson stated he too was opposed to the installation of 4 -way at Nipomo and Pismo Streets as this was part of the city's circulation .stops system and there should be no additional impediments to continuing improvement. Councilman Graham stated he was in support of the.4 -way stop signs at Nipomo and Pismo Streets due to the lack of police enforcement of speeders throughout the city, but particularly in this area. He felt the stop signs should be the same as those on Broad Street. Mayor Schwartz stated that he was opposed to 4 -way stop signs.on Nipomo /Pismo intersection and hoped that the Police Department would somehow attempt to put a little more effort on speeders at this location. He also felt the city might wish to put in a crossing guard for this intersection while school was in progress. On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by.Councilman Petterson, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and direct the Police Department to put some time in enforcement speeds in this schbol area at the intersection of Nipomo and Pismo Streets. Motion carried with Councilmen Graham and Gurnee voting no. 12. Communication from the B.I.A. Board of Directors, requesting the City Council to consider the development of a proposal for creating temporary off - street employee /employer all -day parking lots by means of leases and permits. On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City Administrative Officer be directed to get a task force of city staff members to prepare a study on the B.I.A. request for report to the City Council on February 18, 1976, at their noon meeting. Motion carried. 13. Communication from the Promotional Coordinating Committee requesting that the City Council approve a grant to the local committee for re- enacting the De Anza Expedition. The Group taking part will be primarily county residents who supply t eir own animals, etc. The promotional funds would be used to defray the cost of food for the participants and hay for the horses. The expedition would camp over night in San Luis Obispo. The maximum contribution recommended by the P.C.C. was $500. On motion of Councilman Norris, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City Council approve the recommendation subject to coordination with the city's Bicenten- nial Committee and approval of that committee before expending funds with a limit of $2.00 per participant with a $500 maximum. Motion carried with Councilmen Gurnee and Petterson voting no. 14. Communication from Robert Strong, Director of Community Development, forwarding the recommendation of the Planning Commission on their interpretation of criteria for evaluation of the 40% maximum allowable lot coverage for a single - family dwelling in the R -1 zone. ' The Planning Commission determined that the maximum lot coverage should be calculated using the following criteria: 1) Maximum lot coverage for a single - family dwelling in an R -1 district should be 40 %. 2) The building area of all roof structures shall be included in computations of lot coverage. 3) Only the areas of that portion of the building eaves which extend beyond 4 feet from the outside wall of the structure shall be included in computations of lot coverage. City Council Minutes February 2, 1978 Page 11 1. - Should this sewage district be approved for construction in accordance with Section 7500 of -the City Code? 2. Will the City advance funds to cover costs of non - .participants? 3. Should reimbursement bear interest and what amount? He then reviewed a fact sheet involving the total costs of the project at this time and the total participants-and the acreage involved, etc. J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, presented a list of property owners and assessed valuations for the proposed McMillan Assessment District for the council's consideration and information. Mr. Ray- Morton, property owner, spoke in support of the property owners request for sewer service and also stated that the city should actively participate financially to help the property owners who have been paying taxes all these years. Councilman Petterson stated he felt that he could support the sewer request, but not for city participation financially. Councilman. Graham stated that he would support the sewer construction with city participation. Councilman Gurnee agreed -with the installation of the sewer system, but did not want city participation. Councilman Norris stated that he would cooperate with the property owners in developing this district, but wanted no city money to be involved. Mayor Schwartz Stated he too felt the city should cooperate with the property owners and should-follow the city's existing policy with no additional financial participation. Terry Boyer, property owner, objected to the 'council Is- attitude in not giving the property owner financial support to develop their property for development in the city with sewer. On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the city proceed with the sewer installations if property owners put up the funds under the provisions of city ordinance on reimbursement. Motion carried with Councilman Graham voting no. 16. Memorandum from Robert Strong, Director of Community Development, regarding proposal from Lakewood Tract for use of a portion of . school district property adjacent to Vicente Drive as a park facility was continued to February 4, 1976. 17. Memorandum from D.F. Romero, Director of Public Services,asking council consideration.to once again accept blue brute water pipe as an equal.alternate in city specifications. The matter was continued to February 4, 1976. CONSENT ITEMS C -1 On motion -of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Petterson, claims against the.city for the month of February 1976 were approved subject -to approval by -the administrative officer. Motion carried. C -2 On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Petterson, that the following pay estimates and change orders be approved and authorized for payment: