North Coast Advisory Council

NCAC Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

 

I Call to Order-by Chair Joyce Renshaw at 6:30 PM

 

II Roll Call

 

Present:  Bob McLaughlin, Gary Gall, Stevan Rosenlind, Marjorie Sewell,  Teri O’Rourke, Sigrid Castaneda, Joyce Renshaw, Tom Gray, Erwin Ohannesian, Amanda Rice, Clive Finchamp, Mac VanDuzer(late), Debby Mix, Marty Munoz-Main,

Mary Giacoletti(late), Laurel Stewart

Excused:  Bambi Fields, Dawn Dunlap

Absent:  Ralph Covell

 

III  Establishment of Quorem, Agenda Approval

IV  Public Comment-comments limited to items not on tonight’s agenda

 

1. Rene Lundi, San Simeon Community Services

46 children to camp-needs funding.

fundraiser planned: silent auction and dinner atSanta RosaChurch.  Dates to be announced.

S. Rosenlind-adopting a child for camp. Posters will be placed around town soon.

2. Jesse Arnold-petition fro labeling of genetically engineered food for nest election.  Signatures due on April 20^th (?)

V  Council Comments

1. Gary Gall-favored comments heard aboutCambriarecently.

2. S. Cole-Winsor Drive-deer crossing sign not adequate

 

 VI Consent Agenda

Minutes of March meeting, Treasurer’s Report( balance of $1510.40)

motion passes unanimously.

 

 VII Public Agency Reports

 

1. Public Safety-Todd Stebb

apologizes for missed meetings-out of town

Month of March, calls

278 calls, inc. 57 medical

29 written reports, 2 assaults, 2 thefts

Martin Basti-retiring. new sheriff will replace

J. Arnold-# of permits for concealed weapons?

Steeb-cannot release numbers.

D. Mix-situation 10 days ago onSan Simeon Rd.? K. Tanner:  Car chase- suspects are in custody

2. Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson

Moonstone trail work has begun-in progress.

NorthCoastPlanning of Coastal Trail inSLOCountyfrom Ragged Point to Cayucos.

multi-use. will develop over 1-2 decades.

OregontoMexico.

 

Board of Supervisors-passed Vacation Rental Ordinance recently.  Difficult issue, also, difficult to enforce.

 

Library inCambria, new: still needs funds to open.

 

Meeting to take comments re. seismic studies being done offshore.

500 square miles of ocean surface

Environmental Impact Report-comments invited.

Lucille ?  who came up with the idea of the Trail?  Why manicure discoveries for the public?

Tom Gray-is there a website for Coastal Trail development/promotion?

Yes.

Cambriato Cayucos stretch includes many private properties with no easements yet.

Mary Giacoletti-coastal trail.com

 

Erwin Ohannesian-?  re. transportation

Supervisor-many funds shrinking.

California, part of scenic byways.

Terri O’Rourke-present as alternate to Ralph.

 

3.  Planning Department Update: Airlin Singewald

Handout passed to Council members-POSTED ON WEBSITE IN ITS ENTIRETY.

 

 

 Department of Planning and Building Major Projects – April 2012

 

Project	Description	Upcoming Hearings/Meetings	Contact	Next Steps. NCAC Involvement
General Plan and Ordinance Amendments
Vacation Rental Ordinance Update	Amendments would address noticing requirements, distance measurement, noise standards, etc.Public review draft available online: www.sloplanning.org	BOS approved the ordinance on April 17, 2012.	John Busselle781-5154 jbusselle@co.slo.ca.us	NCAC reviewed and submitted comments/recommendations to County.Ordinance will be forwarded to Coastal Commission for certification.
Growth Management Ordinance Update	ExtendsCambria’s zero percent growth rate for three more years, with clarifying language to explain that the rate could be changed in the future, if necessary.	Planning Commission recommended extending the zero percent growth rate for three years, but deleted the clarifying language.	Jo Manson 781-4660jmanson@co.slo.ca.us	The Board of Supervisors will hear this item on May 22, 2012.
Land Use and Circulation Element (“LUCE”) Update	First major Land Use and Circulation Element Update in over 25 years. Consolidates 15 planning areas based on watersheds. The primary goal of this consolidation is to enable a more efficient process for updating area plans.	Staff is preparing Phase 1 of the LUCE: reorganization and consolidation of planning areas.	Mike Wulkan781-5608 mwulkan@co.slo.ca.us	On March 29, 2011, the BOS directed staff divide the LUCE update into two phases. Phase 1 would be an organizational update to consolidate planning areas, establish rural plans and community plans. Phase 2 would update policies and standards to implement strategic growth policies.Ultimately, draft LUCE update will be submitted to NCAC for review / comments/ recommendation.
Temporary Events Ordinance Update	Amendments would modify existing standards and permit requirements for temporary events (e.g. weddings, etc.).	On November 8, 2011, the Board gave additional direction to staff and continued the item off calendar.	Karen Nall781-5606 knall@co.slo.ca.us	Planning Commission held hearings on March 31, and June 9, and June 30, 2011. Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendments on July 28, 2011. Board action on November 8, 2011 was to continue ordinance amendments off calendar and directed staff to forward to the Uniquely SLO – Economic Cluster Group. On February 22, 2012, staff met with a committee from the Uniquely SLO Cluster. They will continue their review through the spring.

 

Open House for SLO Planning Department

April 25 atSLOCityLibrary 6-8 PM

 

Economics of Growth Policies

more information: call 805. 781.51908

asingwald@co.slo.ca.us

Ken Renshaw onCambriaAir Force Station

att/code violations-conflict? by property owners.

County cannot issue permit to any property in violation.

Laurel Stewart-

 

VIII  Old Business

 

 

 

1.  Election Procedures Reminder-Gary Gall is the Chair of the Election Committee.  Elections were to be held in May but will no longer be needed because of the withdrawal of one candidate.

Judy Powell Martinez has withdrawn her candidacy..

 

Area 2-HeideSantos, regular appointed  new member representing Happy Hill and Leimert andMoonstoneBeach

Alternate-Gary Gall

Area 6 Tom Gray, no alternate yet

Area 8-Lucille Bosco,  new, regular appointed member –Alternate: Clive Finchamp

Business member still needed

 

2. Election By-Laws Revision-alternates should be able to sit in on any vacancy.  Amanda Rice-will write new amendment re. above issue.

 

3. Business, Traffic, and transportation Committee Report-Erwin Ohannesian

Art Gallery on Main Street-request for a 15 minute parking spot in front of Gallery. E.Ohannesian says OK, no problem.

Discussion follows

J. Bahringer-will set a precedent.

Supervisor Gibson-rec. Chamber of Commerce to revisit all spots.

M. Clift-a dangerous precedent because all spots are public parking spaces.

Gall-who would police it?

Motion made for incorporating Chamber of Commerce into issue.

Vote on the motion:

5 in favor, 3 opposed. 2 abstain.

Motion passes.

 

4. Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti

 

The product ROUNDUP  has lead to resistant weeds .  So new chemical is being introduced called 24 D.

Campagna region of Italy-toxic industrial waste incineration leading to premature ageing of population.

Cancer-radiation. chimney soot.

Chicken-dangerous feed being given to chickens.

Diexin-from paper production

B. mclaughlin-Mary’s report appears true.

 

 

IX  New Business

1. Land Use and Project Review Committee:  Tom Gray, Chair

Land Use Committee

Project Review Report

April 18, 2012

1) DRC2011-00068 LINNVESTMENTS – Minor Use Permit for a wireless facility with five antennas, rooftop equipment and equipment cabinets. Site located at 2150 Main Street, Cambria; APN 013-261-020

Link to MUP application:

www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00068_LINNVESTMENTS.pdf

Summary: New antennas would be located in attic of two-story office building, with equipment cabinets in parking area on first floor. Visual impact would be negligible.

Recommendation: Approve

Discussion follows

Al McKinnon-expresses thoughts re. cellular businesses.  He appealed and won against having a cellular station onWeymouthon Happy Hill several years ago.

Opposed to cellular station on a medical building. There is a right and a wrong place to put it. This is the wrong place.

Discussion.

Supervisor Gibson- the county cannot stop cell towers on basis of health concerns.

S. Castaneda-parents have fought against cell towers near schools.

Mary Giacoletti-the precautionary principle? Can it apply to this situation?

Telecommunications Act of 1986-health issues cannot be used in cancelling location of cell phone towers.

Teri-why not add to the church tower?

Motion to disapprove the proposal.

Vote

in favor: 8

abstain:2

Motion passes.

2) DRC2011-00067 RAGGED POINT INN – Minor Use Permit for a T-Mobile wireless site co-located at Ragged Point Inn, 18091 Highway One, Ragged Point; APN 011-011-010

Link to MUP application:

www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00067_RAGGED-PT-INN_TMOBILE.pdf

Summary: Project would construct ground-level antennas, surrounded by enclosure, adjacent to existing wireless antenna and sewage treatment facilities at Ragged Point Inn. Visual impact would be minimal – enclosure would be visible in distance from near San Carpofaro Creek crossing on Highway 1.

Recommendation:  Approve

Ragged Point Inn Minor Use Permit for a T-Mobile wireless site co-located at Ragged Point Inn, 18091 Highway One, Ragged Point

 

Motion to approve as stated.

Vote

In favor: 7

Opposed: 1

Abstain: 2

3) DRC2011-00076 SOHAGI – Minor Use Permit for a vacation rental located outside the urban reserve line. Site located at 6198 Brighton Lane, Cambria; APN 013-085-008

Link to MUP application:

www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00076_SOHAGI.pdf

Summary: Parcel is adjacent to urban reserve line on west side of Leimert Estates. Because it is outside the URL, it is not subject to the existing vacation rental ordinance for Cambria or the pending revisions of that ordinance. It does meet the distance requirement of the ordinance, revised as well as current (i.e., there is no existing vacation rental within 200 feet of the parcel boundaries – see map at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/AC/Digital/2011-12+Tax+Rate+Book.pdf)

However, it is close enough to other residences to present potential issues (noise, excessive use, parking, etc.) similar to those of VRs within the URL. For that reason, we recommend that the MUP be approved on condition that Cambria-specific county rules for VR also be applied to it. 

Recommendation: Approve, with Cambria URL vacation-rental ordinance conditions applied.

 

Project #3- MUP for vacation rental at6198 Brighton Lanein Leimert.

Is this a violation of the CC& R’s? not a problem for the county.

Motion made to approve project.

Vote:

In favor: 8

4) DRC2011-00072 CHALIFOUX – Minor Use Permit for construction of a new deck.

Link to MUP application:

www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00072_CHALIFOUX-MUP.pdf

Summary: Project would add 416 sf of decking to home with 1,104 sf of living space on 6,251 sf forested lot. One approx. 12” pine tree to be removed. Per North Coast Area Plan, four trees will need to be planted as replacements.

Recommendation: Approve

Chalifoux Residence

Motion to approve:  In favor: 9

Abstain: 1

Motion passes.

2. Chair’s Report-next month is last meeting for Joyce Renshaw.

 

3. Adjournment of meeting-Meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM

 

Respectfully submitted,

Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

 

Next meeting:  Wed., May 16, 2012

North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)
 REGULAR MEETING, Wednesday, April 18, 2012
 Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main St., 6:30 PM
 
Agenda
 Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review 
 
Public comment period:  Limited to items not on agenda and three minutes per speaker.

 Council Member Items/Discussion:  Limited to items not on agenda.
 
Consent Agenda 
 
Minutes Approval March 16, 2011

 Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1510.40 
 
Public Agency Reports 
 
Public Safety:  Todd Steeb
 
Cambria Community Services District:  Jim Bahringer 
 
District 2 Supervisor:  Bruce Gibson 
 
Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald
 
Old Business
 
Election Procedures Reminder  Gary Gall is Chair of the Election Committee. Elections will be held in the Historical Museum at corner of Burton and Center Street from 9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Area 6 will be on the ballot. Tom Gray and  Judith Martinez are on the ballot for Area 6. Areas 2, 4, and 8 are uncontested.
 
NCAC Reports 
 
Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report:. Erwin Ohannesian will report on a proposal presented by Ricardo Spizzamiglio to put a 15 minute parking sign on a parking space in front of his Art Gallery on Main Street. Mr. Spizzamiglio will be present to answer questions about the proposal. (See attachment)
 
Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

 New Business

  Land Use and Project Review Committee: Tom Gray, Committee Chair
 
Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw
 
Adjourn

 

Looking forward to seeing all of you there!

North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)
REGULAR MEETING, Wednesday, January 18 , 2012
Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main St., 6:30 PM

Agenda
Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review

Public comment period:  Limited to items not on agenda and three minutes per speaker.

Council Member Items/Discussion:  Limited to items not on agenda. Stevan Rosenlind, Cambria Connection

Consent Agenda

Minutes Approval  November 16, 2011

Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1,700.40

Public Agency Reports

Public Safety:  Todd Steeb/Jay Donovan

Cambria Community Services District:  Jim Bahringer

District 2 Supervisor:  Bruce Gibson

Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald

NCAC Reports

Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report: Erwin Ohannesiann,  Chair of the Traffic Committee: Jim Rogers speaking for the need for a bicycle rack in West Village.

Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

Old Business

Election by Laws Revision Report:  Amanda Rice

New Business

Letter to the County’s Planning Department recommended by Dawn Dunlap:  “The NCAC would like to see the exclusion of the Hearst Corporation and other similar properties based on their size and locations from the regulations of the Event Ordinance. These properties pose no problems for neighbors or impacts on agriculture, and are ideal locations for nonprofit events.

Land Use and Project Review Committee: Tom Gray, Chair of the Land Use Committee

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw

Adjourn

        NORTH COAST ADVISORY COUNCIL

        MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

        WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 2009

        RABOBANK COMMUNITY ROOM

        CAMBRIA, CALIFORNIA

>I  Call to Order-by Chair Amanda Rice at 6:39 PM

> 

>II  Roll Call-Marty Main

>Present: Bob McLaughlin, Gary Gall, Jim Bahringer, John Lamb, Amanda Rice,Marty Munoz-Main, Joyce Renshaw, Mary Giacoletti, Marjorie Ott, Debby Mix, Erwin Ohannesian, Bambi Fields, Sigrid Castaneda, Neil Cohen

> 

>Excused:  Leslie Richards, Lou Fedor, Mike Thompson, Jeff Miller, Dawn Dunlap

> 

>III  Consent Agenda

>1. Treasurer's Report: Balance of $925.11

>2. Minutes of last meeting-approved

>3. Traffic/Transportation Committee

>4. Calendar for 2010

> 

>Motion to approve all of the above; no discussion except Bambi Fields re. grammar school lighting.

>Approved.

> 

>IV  Public Comment-none

> 

>V  Council Member Items

>1. Gary Gall-comments re. the beauty of Cambria and its well-known reputation.

>2. Bob McLaughlin-comments re. clean-up-save for later.

> 

>VI  Amanda Rice-needs nominations for Cambria Citizen of the Year.  Please e-mail the NCAC or call Marty Main

> 

>VII  Public Agency Reports

> 

>1. Ben Hall-186 cases this month. 32 reports, include vehicle thefts, probation violations, homeless victim stabbed, various other incidents.

>SAVP- volunteer patrol RECRUITING is now in progress.  Academy starts April 10 for 5 consecutive Saturdays.

>Interviews begin on Jan. 10, 2010.

> 

>Wise Owl Wine Bar-submission of application for wine bar/alcohol license.  If too many beer and wine establilshments near each other, then may be problematic.

> 

>Bahringer-comment re. acquisition of license

>Maery Giacoletti-79,000 licenses in State of California.Also, 973 retail in SLO County and 400 wholesale.

>Ben Hall-Wine and Beer licenses do not cause problems for law enforcement.

> 

>VIII  CCSD/De Micco

>last CCSD meeting was Monday. Cal-Fire-gave information at meeting to offer its services to district.  A presentation was given. Committee set up to discuss at length.

>EIR-Fiscalini Ranch-Noise Ordinance; parking; and the park as recreational, including dog park and children's area.

>West Ranch-lots of walkers, parking, less tranquil generally.

>Consensus: study and workshops may be in order; also, traffic studies, etc. including long term development.

>John Lamb: comment re. fire services and operations. Possiblility of contracting for a one year trial. See CCSD Website for Presentation details.

>Lengthy discussion of services available through Cal Fire Co.

>Joyce Renshaw-comment re. salaries and hiring of our local employees.

>DeMicco-workshops/studies/communication outreach would be included.

>J. Bahringer-Environmental Reviews necessary for any disturbance of ranch, including parking.

> 

>IX  Supervisor's Report-Gibson, absent

> 

>X  Project/Land Use Report-Joyce Renshaw, Chair

> 

>Airlin Singewald-Planning Department Liaison

>1. Gupta Project-San Semeon.  Oceanside Inn-Grand Jury investigation

>2. Library- new building all in order.

>3. Cell Site Project-Bell tower of Santa Rosa Church. Verizon.

>John Lamb-no plan to put another cell tower in Tin City.

> 

>Additional structure(shed) required to be built next to proposed cell tower at church.  Passes out Monthly Status Report for Nov. 2009 and reads/reviews. 

>John Lamb-status of vacation rental ordinance

>Joyce Renshaw-

>1. Noise Ordinance Review

>States that Sup. Gibson in looking into Disturbing the Peace issue.

> 

>Sylvia Hanna-rep for Advocates for Quiet. Is arranging meetings to address citizens 'complaints re. noise.

> 

>Renshaw-proposes that NCAC write a letter of support for the Disturbing the Peace Ordinance.

>Calls for motion. No motion, so issue is tabled.

> 

>Erwin Ohannesian-for Singewald re. #5: Resource Management System, Growth Management Ordinance, improvements, etc.

> 

>Mary Giacoletti-Mary addresses No Motion for above issue, but still no motion and action dies.

>Sigrid Castaneda- asks why is motion needed?

> 

>Joyce Renshaw- 2551 Sherwood Drive Remodel-Committee comments-concerns require NCAC approval.

>North Coast Area Plan-bluff setback-issue on this project not conforming to regulations.'

> 

>Amanda Rice-Bluff-top lot in Marine Terrace.  Sea wall exists now. Project as designed does comply with setback standards, etc.

> John Lamb-states massiveness of structure compared to other homes on street. Structure does not blend into neighborhood as do other homes in the area.

>Main-any complaints yet from the  neighbors?  Not in that process yet. Amanda-nothing holding up this project. Seawall built in the 60's, grandfathered in.

>G. Gall-because of a seawall, less setback required.

> 

>XI  Old Business

>Gary Gall, called grammar School re. lighting issue. Maintenance person states that timers will be used to alternate lights on site.

>Bambi Fields-lights are dimmer now.

>S. Cole-lights are not shielded.

>Gary Gall- will follow up with a phone call.

>DeMicco-a lighting site plan exists.

> 

>XII  Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti

>Improving your existing fireplace.

>Cell phone tower-increase incidents of brain tumors with increased use of cell phones.

>Climate Change anxiety in children.

>Black carbon emissions.

> 

>XIII  Chair’s Report-Amanda Rice

> 

>Bicycle plans for County.

>Trash cans-Main St. planters-who will clean on a regular basis?

>E. Ohannesian-most business owners should clean.

>M. Main-Cambria Chamber of Commerce members are unknown to Cambrians.  Perhaps a list of Chamber business members is needed for distribution to residents of our town.

>Discussion of subject of cleaning streets and trash cans

>County Public Works Website-street sweeping schedules are listed.

>deMicco-proposes a Clean Cambria Award of the Month…

>Bob McLaughlin-walks San Simeon everyday and states that trash is taken care of daily….

>Byways Update-12 new interpretive signs in the future.

>Monument Sign- no money?

>Javier Veliz- Cambria being adversely effected by other communities?

>Santa Rosa Creek Watershed Plan-public meeting in January of 2010.

>Census: Presentation including 5 key steps in the process. See NCAC website.

> 

>XIV  Adjournment of Meeting-at 8:43 PM

> 

>Respectfully submitted,

>Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

> 

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Agenda

Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review 

Public comment period:  Limited to items not on agenda and three minutes per speaker.

Council Member Items/Discussion:  Limited to items not on agenda.

Consent Agenda

Minutes Approval October 19, 2011

Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1700.40

Public Agency Reports

Public Safety:  Todd Steeb/Jay Donovan

Cambria Community Services District:  Jim Bahringer

District 2 Supervisor:  Bruce Gibson

Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald

Old Business

Election by Laws Revision Report: Amanda Rice

NCAC Reports 

Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report: Erwin Ohannesiann, Chair of the Traffic Committee

Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

New Business

 Land Use and Project Review Committee:  reporting for Tom Gray Committee Chair

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw

 

Land Use/Project Review Report and Recommendations (will follow soon)

November 16, 2011

NORTH COAST ADVISORY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY,  OCTOBER  19, 2011

 

 

I Call to Order-meeting called to order by Chair Joyce Renshaw at 6:30 PM

II  Roll Call

 

Present: Bob McLaughlin, Bambi Fields, Stevan Rosenlind, Marjorie Sewell, Gail Robinette, Ralph Covell, Teri O’Rourke, Joyce Renshaw, Tom Gray, Erwin Ohannesian,  Debby Mix, Marty Munoz-Main, Matt VanWeerden Poelman, Mary Giacoletti, Laurel Stewart

Excused: Gary Gall, Amanda Rice, Dawn Dunlap

Absent: Sigrid Castaneda, Clive Finchamp, Mac VanDuzer

III  Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review-agreed

IV  Public Comment

1. Reg Welk, resident of Pembrook St., Park Hill

discusses issue of excessive speeding on Winsor Blvd and area in front of Shamel Park to the Highway. Would like to see deer crossing or other slow speed sign in the area.  Recent injury and death to small fawn being hit by speeding car was witnessed by residents of the area.  Speed indicator trailer set up by County has not helped to a noticeable extent. Has written letters to all appropriate county agencies and reads another letter he wrote last year  re. this issue.

2. Juay Olson- lives on Main Street near Venus Arms Apartments-Also concerned about speeders in her area.  Has painted the curb red to discourage parkers from parking to the right of the driveway, which blocks ability of apartment dwellers to exit the parking area in a safe mode. The county has told her it will fine her for each day that the curb remains painted. She has come to ask the Council for help with this issue. Most of the residents have almost been hit by cars speeding by. 

3. S.Cole-reiterates need for signage in area around Shamel Park

Questions Erwin O., who lives on Lodge Hill, where deer signs are located.

County offers to install speed trailers once again.

Supervisor Bruce Gibson offers solution of perhaps reducing speed limits on certain streets in Cambria.

Traffic committee will also work on solving problem.

4. G. Robinette, council member, and Park Hill resident is encouraged by comments heard tonight re. safety of deer and solutions offered.

Tom Gray-curve in front of Shamel Park is dangerous.  Inadequate signage.

V Council Members’ Comments-include G. Robinette, above

 

1. Ralph Covell-has Ranch at end of Bridge Street, over 1000 acres.  A fire in this area could potentially burn down the whole town. Needs to have a 100 foot firebreak along Bridge Street in the near future so special grant is able to pay for all of it.  The grant will expire soon and the town will have to pay for it sometime in the future. Speaks of the  possible devastation to owners of  destroyed homes .  Has worked for 12 years with County and Nature Conservancy.  Has hired a pine tree expert to work on Covell Ranch fire management.

Members of Greenspace Board of Directors ( Valerie Bentz, Rick Hawley, and others ) have expressed opposition to the way in which the trees will be removed, the spreading of native and non-native seeds among the forest, the displacement of animals, etc.

Now the Coastal Commission also wants to be included in the decision to create/not create a firebreak.

Attended County Meeting with members of Greenspace present.  County had legal counsel present. County says permits are needed to clear land for fire protection.

Project need to be completed by May 2011 for available funds to be used.

 Project needs to go forward.

  County:  if a Coastal Permit is needed to build a firebreak, no firebreak will ever be built.

Greenspace is against the firebreak project.  Covell Family has nothing to gain by this project.  Suggests that all concerned Cambrians contact the Supervisor, the county personnel, fire officials and others to voice their concern.

Opposition defies common sense.

2. E. Ohannesian-questions County re. speed survey on Winsor Blvd.  Cty will try to investigate solutions.

3. Bob McLaughlin-recent accident on Highway One.  Would like to work on a no passing zone between Cayucos and Hearst Castle…topic of discussion for next traffic committee meeting on the first Monday of November at Rabobank at 6:30 PM.

VI  Consent Agenda

Approval of Minutes of Sept. 21, 2011 and Treasurer’s Report: current balance of $1,050.40

Motion to approve passes

VII  Public Agency Reports

 

1. District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson

Clinics will be kept open through June 2013

Tour of Bridges on San Simeon Creek Road-bridges almost done.

Santa Rosa Creek Road project almost finished.

CCSD-thanks for trail connector.

Also, excess speed a problem in all communities.

EEE-engineering, education and enforcement-to deal with excessive speeds

Library Fund- citizens of Cambria should unite and contribute to Library fund.

S. Cole-gratitude to our Supervisor for his efforts to benefit the town.

2. Planning Department Update: Airlin Singewald-handout, see below.

Department of Planning and Building Major Projects – October 2011

Project Description

                                 Upcoming Hearings/Meetings

                                                                                   Contact                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                  NCAC Involvement

                                  General Plan and Ordinance Amendments

 

Vacation Rental Ordinance Update

Amendments would address noticing requirements, distance measurement, noise standards, etc.   Public review draft available online:www.sloplanning.org Board of Supervisors hearings are expected to take place in January 2012.

John Busselle 781-5154jbusselle@co .slo.ca.us NCAC has already submitted comments/recommendations to County.

Land Use and Circulation Element (“LUCE”) Update

First major Land Use and Circulation Element Update in over 25 years.

Forwards strategic growth goals in rural areas of County. Consolidates 15 planning areas based on watersheds. We’re in the process of compiling background information (e.g. population and buildout projections) and will present this information at a future public workshop.

Mike Wulkan

781-5608 mwulkan@co.slo.ca.us

On March 29, 2011, the BOS directed staff divide the LUCE update into two phases. Phase 1 would be an organizational update to consolidate planning areas, establish rural plans and community plans, and amend highway corridor design standards. Phase 2 would update policies and standards to implement strategic growth policies. Contact Mike Wulkan for details on project schedule or if you have interest in participating in future workshops or stakeholder groups. Ultimately, draft LUCE update will be submitted to NCAC for review/comments/recommendation.

Temporary Events Ordinance Update

Amendments would modify existing standards and permit requirements for temporary events (e.g. weddings, etc.).

Board of Supervisors November 8, 2011

Karen Nall

781-5606

knall@co.slo .ca.us Planning Commission completed review on July 28 and forwarded recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Amendments are scheduled to be heard by the Board on November 8, 2011. NCAC already forwarded recommendation to PC.

Contact Karen Nall for questions.

Agricultural Cluster Ordinance Amendments

Amendments would eliminate density bonus and require more environmentally sensitive agricultural cluster subdivisions. Program would add cluster provisions to Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance based on existing underlying parcels. Planning Commission hearings in winter 2011/2012.

Bill Robeson 781-5607 brobeson@co.slo.ca.us Draft EIR is out for public comment. Public

review period extended to Friday, October 21, 2011.

Residential Accessory Structures

Updates to standards for residential garage sizes, guesthouse requirements, and home occupation kitchens. Tentatively scheduled for Planning Commission hearings in winter

2011/2012  Kerry Brown kbrown@co.slo.ca.us 781-5713

NCAC already reviewed and submitted

comments to staff.

Wind Energy Facilities

Updates would bring ordinance standards into conformance with State law by allowing wind energy facilities by right subject to specified height and setback standards.

Tentatively scheduled for Planning Commission hearings in winter 2011/2012

Kerry Brown kbrown@co.slo.ca.us 781-5713 NCAC already reviewed and submitted

comments to staff.

 County Energy Wise

Plan (Climate Action Plan)

 

Outlines the County’s approach to reducing GHG emissions through various goals, measures, and actions for achieving a GHG reduction target of 15% below baseline levels by 2020 (1990 levels).  Public review draft available online:www.sloplanning.org Planning Commission

hearing on October 27, 2011. Staff report currently available online. James Caruso 781-5702

jcaruso@co.slo.ca.us Public hearing draft available online:www.sloplanning.org

NCAC submitted comments and recommendations in September 2011.

                                                        Development Projects Appeals

 

Cambria Air Force Station / AT&T Communications Facility (“cell site”)

On May 13, 2010 Planning Commission determined that proposed facility would be allowed on site as a modification to an existing facility. Staff is processing application.

Application is under review, and project will be scheduled for a future Planning Commission

hearing. Airlin Singewald 781-5198 asingewald@co.slo.ca.us

NCAC supported project.

Interested parties may attend future Planning Commission hearing.

PG&E Tree Removal Minor Use Permit /Coastal Development Permit DRC2010-00022

 

Staff is reviewing PG&E’s proposed tree replacement mitigation plan.

Planning Department Hearing TBD.

Ryan Hostetter 788-2351 rhostetter@co.slo.ca.us PG&E will plant replacement trees within the

lower fern canyon area (APNs: 023-201-002, 023-201-053, 023-208-037, and 023-234-062)

at the specified ratios in the North Coast Area Plan. Application is complete and will be scheduled for an upcoming PDH hearing. NCAC will receive a hearing notice.

 Covell Ranch Project-MUP application has begun.

Cambria Energy Fair- 4-7 PM at Vets Hall on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011.

G. Robinette-small segment of Cambria against the firebreak.  Is the Coastal Commission holding up the project?  Coastal Commission plans to appeal the project.  Issue:  Fire Commission vs Coastal Commission.  Will Coastal Commission fight every firebreak in coastal area in the future?

 Supervisor Gibson- when Coastal Commission says Project requires a permit, they want to influence how the project is undertaken.

Coastal Commission- is  a firebreak considered a development or not?  The effects of decisions by CC effects many other governmental agencies.

Cal Fire is in support of firebreak project.

Steve Rosenlind- motion made: for NCAC to urge all parties involved to expedite proceedings and move project along.

Vote: unanimous.  Motion Passes.

Will Fiscalini Ranch changes need special permits also?  Airlin  says no.

Jim Bahringer-perhaps cut now and pay fines later?

3. Public Works, 2011 Update North Coast Circulation Study:  Ryan Chapman

$24,000 in account.  Reprioritize projects. 

Venus Arms condo problem-will look into it.

S. Cole-Pine Knolls Drive. Ryan-will build up methodically

Motion to Accept North Coast Circulation Study- motion passes unanimously.

VIII  NCAC Reports

1. Business, Traffic and transportation Committee Report:  Erwin Ohannesian, Chair

re. Venus Arms Condo Problem-plants are overgrown and responsible for lack of ability to see cars coming down Main Street. Parking in front of driveway hinders clear view.

K. Tanner-potholes on Green Street between Ardath and London.

 IX  OLD BUSINESS

1. Election By-Laws Revision Report

A.Rice-absent.

2. Energy-wise Proposals by council members

Mary Giacoletti- I urge the NCAC, as I urged the Planning Commission, to require the inclusion of soot/black carbon as a  significant local greenhouse gas in the EnergyWise Plan, and adopt strategies to mitigate.  Since there is no referenced title or number, this suggestion applies to the document as a whole.  Joyce Renshaw-reads letter from a senior citizen in San Simeon re. wood smoke (soot) in the air, specifically Cavalier Inn and Restaurant.  Burning does well into the night.  Damaging to health and welfare of senior citizens.  Mrs. Anderson from San Simeon.

Motion made to accept Mary Giacoletti’s statement explained above. 

Vote Taken:  5-in favor(Chair votes in favor)

4 – against

1 abstention

Motion passes.

Debby Mix- 1. Building Energy Scores:  The county wants to audit all residential and commercial properties built before 2000 for an energy audit then require that the sellers of such properties meet the new requirements before selling.  This will make it impossible for many sellers to sell their property.  Depending on the retrofits, this will place an onerous burden on the sellers.  This has the potential to stop many property sales in this county adding to the already difficult market.  Reference Chaptre 5, page 11. (also retrofit on Water???)

Motion made to have the County reject the above proposal.  Vote:  8 in favor( of rejecting the County’s proposal) , 1 against.  Motion passes.

2. Renewable Energy Proposal:  Add another oversight body to increase local control over programs so that up to 50% of electricity is from renewable sources.  It is my understanding that at this time we don’t have the technology to meet this goal.  They want to protect areas that contain renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric.  This might amount to seizing private property for renewable installation.  Chapter 5, page 20.

Motion to have the County reject the Proposal.  Vote: 7-in favor, 2 against. Motion passes.

3. Expand retrofit upon sale for water use device.  Chapter 5, page 53.  Again applying an onerous burden on the seller.

Discussion:  Gibson: benign proposal. Only involves toilet, sink faucets and showers.

Motion made to approve above proposal.  Vote: 8-in favor, 1 against.  Motion passes

4. Amending land use ordinances for small scale renewable overlays.  There are no defined areas for any of this. 

Discussion: includes Windmills, solar panels, etc.

 Motion made to approve above proposal.  Vote:  9-in favor.  Motion passes

 5. Opportunities for terrestrial and aquatic sequestration including but not limited to open lands.  Chapter 5, page 69.

Discussion: carbon dioxide isolation instead of greenhouse gas.

Motion to ignore: (?) Vote: 8-in favor.   Motion passes

 Thank you to Debby Mix for her work.

Erwin Ohannesian:  erosion on Santa Rosa Creek Road caused by creek.

 The Beautification of Cambria

 The following article was written by Consuelo Macedo and appeared in The Cambrian.

Literally “taking the bull by the horns”, resident rancher/historian and President of El Pinal Parlor #163 of Native Daughters of the Golden West, Dawn Dunlap has initiated a concerted effort to clean up and beautify all of Cambria. “There used to be a separation of the original historic Cambria, Cambria Pines by the Sea in “west village”, and Moonstone Beach properties. Now we have all grown together and should be identified as a single Cambria, with a vested interest in showing pride in our community!”

Dunlap broached the topic at the last NCAC meeting Sept.21, where she addressed the need to move forward with the “Community Pride in Cambria” project, and later conferred with Jerry Gruber, manager of the CCSD. The Cambria Historical Society has agreed to partner, with a view to celebrating Cambria’s 150^th anniversary of recognition by the federal government with the establishment of the post office on Oct.2, 1867 at the corner of Main and Bridge Streets.

Since the Scarecrow and Harvest Festival is this week-end the logical place to start was at the corner Center and Bridge Street near the current post office, working toward the museum, as well as up Bridge Street and in front of the businesses on Main Street. The CCSD has already power washed the stone trash containers and done some street sweeping, and will address maintenance of the pocket park which replace their previous office site.

On Monday, Oct.3^rd , Dunlap, Joyce Renshaw, Linda Finley, Jean Chinnici, Denise Schaupp, Marj Sewell and Consuelo Macedo, ranging in age for 60-80, enlisted Bridget Smith, 39, and two young men in their 20’s to assist them in weeding, raking, pruning and sweeping for the initial two hours on concerted effort to beautify the area. They hope to inspire businesses to join organizations also who have had or will have clean up projects, such as the Historical Society, Rotary Club of Cambria, Cambria 4-H, the Village Pharmacy mural, Blair and Shana McCormick’s ongoing maintenance of Main Street roadside planters, and the Cambria Club’s grooming of the center street medians.

The Native Daughters of the Golden West, established on Sept. 25, 1886 in Jackson, California, recently celebrated their 125^th anniversary. Call Dawn Dunlap at 927-1074 for information about membership and Community Pride in Cambria.

Noted by Erwin that ATT denied  request to make improvements to the front of their building on Bridge Street in front of Post Office, i.e. useless driveways which inhibit parking.  Erwin states that no citizen will be issued a traffic citation for parking in front of the “useless driveways.”

X  NEW BUSINESS

 Land Use and Project Review Committee:  Tom Gray, Committee Chair

 Review Report-October 19, 2011

Application for type 42 License for Jeffrey Hentges and Robert Hentges located at 2084 Main Street, Cambria

(not available online)

Summary:  The NCAC is being asked for its input “related to the sale of alcohol at this location.”  The location is the Redwood Center, which at present does not have a business of this kind.  Type 42 license is a Beer and Wine License.

Presentation by Tom Gray includes recommendation by the Committee to approve, in spite of various individual protests by business owners nearby the location.

No hard liquor

Same license as Fermentations, St. Mary Mead, etc.

Building size approximately 600 square feet.

3 people oppose, state their opposition to the license.

Land Use Committee considered the opposition but since project does conform to all standards, including parking, it decided to grant in favor of the license.

Airlin Singwald-the license reflects an allowed use of the property in question.

Wise Owl-needed structural improvements so needed a different type of permit

Comments:

Jeff Hentges-proactive in the community. Belongs to several groups in town. Wants to be part of the community .

Where will you park the buses?  Vet’s Hall.(?)

John Lamb-comments

Mark Venten-owner. First introduced to Moonstone Beach by grandmother in 1961.

No food other than snacks for beer and wine tasting.  Will be Cambria’s Happy Place.

Leslie Gray, antique store owner-doesn’t want a sports bar.

Bob Kasper-real estate agent for Mark Venten.  Project will bring more visitors to town.

Discussion continues…Bob Kocher, local business owner in Redwood Center. Supports the business.

Ralph Covell, states this business is in a bad spot, but wishes him luck on the business.

 Motion (Main/Covell) to approve the recommendation by Land Use to approve the License.

Vote:  In favor-7      Opposed-1    Abstention-1

Motion Passes

XI Chair’s report/Adjournment of Meeting

Meeting was adjourned by Chair Joyce Renshaw at 8:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

 

 

 

North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)

REGULAR MEETING, Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main St., 6:30 PM

 

Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review 

Public comment period:  Limited to items not on agenda and three minutes per speaker.

Council Member Items/Discussion:  Limited to items not on agenda.

Consent Agenda

Minutes Approval: September 21, 2011

Treasurer’s Report:  Current Balance $1050.40

Public Agency Reports

Public Safety:  Todd Steeb/Jay Donovan

Cambria Community Services District:  Jim Bahringer

District 2 Supervisor:  Bruce Gibson

Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald

Public Works, 2011 Update North Coast Circulation Study: Ryan Chapman 

Old Business

Election By Laws Revision Report: Amanda Rice chair

Energy Wise Proposals by Council Members: Mary Giacoletti, Debby Mix

NCAC Reports 

Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report:  Erwin Ohannesiann, Chair of the Traffic Committee. 

Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

The Beautification of Cambria Report: Dawn Dunlap

New Business

 Land Use and Project Review Committee: Tom Gray Committee Chair

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw

Adjourn

 

Agenda

Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review 

Public comment period:  Limited to items not on agenda and three minutes per speaker.

Council Member Items/Discussion:  Limited to items not on agenda.

Consent Agenda

Minutes Approval August 17, 2011

Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1050.40

Public Agency Reports

Public Safety:  Todd Steeb/Jay Donovan

Cambria Community Services District:  Jim Bahringer

District 2 Supervisor:  Bruce Gibson

Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald

Old Business

Election By Laws Revision Report: Amanda Rice chair

NCAC Reports 

Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report:  Joyce Renshaw in absent of Erwin Ohannesiann, Chair of the Traffic Committee. 

Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

 

New Business

 Land Use and Project Review Committee: Tom Gray Committee Chair

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw