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February 2, 1978
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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:
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February 2, 1978
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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.
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February 2, 1978
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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: