North Coast Advisory Council

Minutes of Regular Meeting-Wednesday,  July 21, 2010

Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main St.

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

II Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review.

 Present:  Bob McLaughlin, Bambi Fields, Gary Gall, Stevan Rosenlind, Marjorie Sewell(late), Gail Robinette (late), Ralph Covell, Sigrid Castaneda, Joyce Renshaw, Tom Gray, Jeff Miller, Erwin Ohannesian, Clive Finchamp, Mac VanDuzer, Debby Mix, Marty Munoz-Main, Laurel Stewart

Excused:  Dawn Dunlap, Mike Thompson, Mary Giacoletti

Absent:  Teri O’Rouke

Motion to Accept Agenda, Debby, Marty seconds, Vote unanimous.

(Quorum established).

 III Public Comment Period

 1.Valerie Bentz, is running for CCSD. Addresses audience of her intent. Contact her at the following e-mail address:

valerieforccsd@gmail.com . (see this week’s Cambrian for article by Valerie Bentz ).

 2. Steve Cole, lighting issue. Recommends ordinance.

IV  Consent Agenda

Appointment/seating of Mac Van Duzer and Laurel Stewart.

Motion passes-unanimous.

 V  Public Agency Reports

Public Safety Report-absent; no report.  Jason Nefores absent.

CCSD Report-Frank DeMicco-Budget is in the black. Issue at last meeting: tax revenue being reduced because of lower real estate taxes.  Two persons laid off.  No control over CalPers, pension funds.  Great monetary losses and increase of fees may occur.  Next CCSD Meeting on Thursday at 12:30 PM.

Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson-County has passed its budget for 2011.  $17 million gap-closed with no layoffs.  Unions are negotiating with County to keep expenses down.  New hires will not receive same pension benefits as older employees.  County Budget contingent on state legislature not throwing any surprises.

Lighting Ordinance-older homes not affected.

Ralph Covell- status of Santa Rosa Creek bridge. Steelhead-high priority. Structure of project did not conform to county standards, so grant funding from Fish and Game was lost. Reviewing a possibility.

Erwin Ohannisian-appeal for Main St. Bridge? Status?  Gibson unsure at the moment.

Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald

Department of Planning and Building Major Projects – July 2010

Handout-see below.

Vacation Rental Ordinance

Amendments would address noticing requirements, distance measurement, noise

standards, etc. Planning Commission Hearing – TBD.

John Busselle jbusselle@co.slo.ca.us NCAC will have opportunity to review and comment on public review draft.  781-5154.

Land Use and Circulation Element   (LUCE Update)  First Major Land Use and Circulation Element Update  Circulation Element Update in  25 years.  Forwards strategic growth goals in rural areas of Cty.  Consolidates 15 planning areas based on watersheds.

Workshops in late summer.  At workshop, staff will  present results of build-out

estimates and data on least  constrained areas for future  community expansion areas (i.e. areas that have resources and fewest environmental constraints to handle future growth).

Mike Wulkan 781-5608 mwulkan@co.slo.ca.us  Check website (or call Mike

Wulkan) for date, time, and location of workshop. The public review draft is expected to be released in December 2010. The draft plan and EIR are expected to be completed in July 2011, with Planning Commission hearings to begin in November 2011.

Special Events Ordinance Update

 Amendments would modify existing standards and permit requirements for

temporary events (e.g.weddings, etc.). On Aug. 10, 2010 Board of Supervisors will provide continued staff direction on ordinance amendments.

Karen Nall 781-5606 knall@co.slo.ca.us 

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 early 2011.

Bill Robeson 781-5607 brobeson@co.slo.ca.us

NCAC will have opportunity to review and comment on public review draft once it’s available(early 2011).

 End of Handout.

Comments:  new dates now on handout.  Change Public workshops to end of  summer. No public comments or questions.

Presentation by John Busselle, on recommended changes to Vacation Rental Ordinance

Issue of vacation rental ordinance set for Land Use Committee Meeting on August 2, 2010 at 6:30 PM at Rabobank, since John Busselle announces that the recommended changes are not yet ready. He reviews highlights of the Ordinance:

Expiring rentals-rec. for new vacation rentals, after 3 years, would need a MUP to renew.

Noise factor, not easily measured.  In SLO city, more easily enforced.  In Cambria, if noise is discerned 50 feet from property line, then there is a violation.

Enforcement: if contact person changes and there is no notification, then there is a violation.

Disturbing the peace-differs from Noise Ordinance.

Busselle-says all recommendations/changes should be finished within 2 weeks from today.

Gary Gall- How many county code enforcers are there?  #7 for entire County.

Proposed signs with name of Contact Person in front of each Vacation Rental home.

DeMicco- is there a noted number of vacation rental complaints?  The number is not huge, acc. to Busselle.

Data Recorded vs Rental usage-  600 vacation rentals total in Cambria and Cayucos.  Busselle doesn’t know how many are actually rented. 

Dave Lackman:  comments re. small Cambria lots and noise ordinance requirements.  Also annual notification of Contact Persons (responsible for receiving and handling complaints).

K. Tanner-small sign, would be outside for the neighbors.

D. Lackman-is there a way for people to bid on a vacation rental?  The bidding process would be good for the community.

August 2, 2010-final changes should be ready.  Public is invited to attend the Land Use  Meeting to voice their rec/changes to VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE. Will be held at 6:30 PM at Rabobank.

VI  NCAC Reports

1.  Erwin Ohannesian, Chair of Traffic Committee

San Simeon Creek Rd.-report of potholes turned in.

Signage in Marine Terrace-July 2 letter sent to County.  Stop signs requirements not met.  Neighbors need to meet beforehand.  Also, speed bumps are being considered.

Highway One and Weymouth Intersection-County Person in charge-Deb Larson says at least 100 other intersections have higher priority.  Geibson says County should be informed that a formal investigation is ongoing.

M. Main- lived in area for 30+ years and sees no particular problem with the intersection.

Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti, Excused.   No report.

NCAC Budget Review.   Gary Gall, Treasurer

Report of Approved Budget given by Jeff Miller.

Passes out request for $984.00 to cover the costs of the NCAC.  Includes the following items:

Stamps, Publicity for Election(newspaper ads, flyers,etc.:  $450.), election day expenses, PO Box rental, printing , web hosting, URL Registration, Printer ink.

No monies used since Rabobank gives NCAC free meeting space.

Discussion of items above.

M. Main- tabulation of # of persons who use NCAC website, about ½ of the audience.

Gibson-Cayucos does not publish ads.

Main-Thanks to new Chair Joyce Renshaw, most of our traditionally empty spots on NCAC have been filled without expensive newspaper ads.

NEW BUSINESS

1.Land Use/ Project Review Committee Report-Tom Gray, Chair

Report Dated: July 7, 2010

Projects reviewed by: Steve Cole, John Lamb, Joyce Renshaw, Gail Robinette and

Chair of the Committee : Tom Gray

1. New Project: DRC2009-00085 MOONSTONE LLC – MUP to construct 2 SFRs on 2 lots. Site located on Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria. APNs: 022-052-052 and 053.

Planner: Ryan Hostetter

Comments: Project would replace abandoned motel, a non-conforming use in this residential

area, with SFRs that conform to surrounding properties and RSF zoning of the

two subject parcels. SFRs would be 2,140 sq. ft. and 2,775 sq. ft. on parcels of 3,963

sq. ft. and 5,130 sq. ft., respectively.

Recommendation: Approve.

2. New Project: DRC2009-00088 PROCTOR – MUP to demo an existing SFR and

construct a new SFR. Site located at 1755 Newhall Avenue, Cambria. APNs: 023-161-

027 and 040.

Planner: Ryan Hostetter

Comments: Demo permit is being sought retroactively for a non-permitted demo of

SFR performed in January 2010. Issues of possible environmental impacts were not resolved through permitting process at that time, so we recommend that the retroactive  MUP for the demo not be approved until the lot has undergone an new soils test to ensure  the materials such as asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold. If hazardous materials  are found, we recommend that proper remediation be required.  The applicant also seeks an MUP for a two-phase project to build an SFR that, at the  completion of Phase 2, would have 6 bedrooms and 7 baths with two 2-car garages. It  would cover a footprint of 5543 sq. ft., with 5,865 sq. ft. living area and GSA of 8,730 sq.  ft. The parcels, to be merged in Phase 2, total 19,899 sq. ft. with a slope of 29.6%.

Although the residence’s size is within the limits calculated from lot size under the North  Coast Area Plan, it would be about twice as large as most other properties in the area  and would have a substantial visual impact on its surroundings. The more modest  Phase 1 project, at 5543 sq. ft. GSA, would have less impact, but this MUP would permit  Phase 2 to be built without further review.

Accordingly, we recommend that this MUP not be approved, due to excessive neighborhood  impact of the unusually large residence.

Recommendation: Do Not Approve

Discussion-

2 phase project ends in huge home.  Issues: home too large.  Project owner is asking to build the 2 projects simultaneously.  Impact on neighborhood: negative.

This lot equals about 15 adjoining lots.

Ralph Covell,  6 baths and 7 bedrooms. Why?

S.Cole-did owner have a permit for demolishing the entire previous building.  No, and was there any penalty?

A. Singwald-code enforcement penalty between $100-2500. 

G. Robinette- person who demolished building must have known that a permit was needed.

Stephanie-Goodwin residential living building in progress?

Motion to approve made by B. McLaughlin, seconded by J. Milller.

Motion to approve nonapproval.  Passes with one abstention, R. Covell

Project is not approved by NCAC.

3. New Project: DRC2009-00092 SAN LUIS TRUST BANK – CUP for a 3-unit planned  development, including curb waiver, on a 0.42-acre site off Arliss Drive east of Londonderry  Lane, Cambria. APN: 024-191-063.

Planner: Airlin Singewald

Comments: This development on an RMF-zoned parcel would consist of three units in  two structures, totaling 5,129 sq. ft. The project is well designed to blend in with the forested  surroundings in a Special Project Area visible from Highway 1.

Recommendation: Approve.

Motion to approve passes unanimously.

4. New Project: DRC2009-00094 MORALES – MUP for an addition to an existing SFR

located at 2190 Andover Place, Cambria. APNs: 023-205-016 and 017.

Planner: Paul Sittig

Comments: Project would add 544 sq. ft. of living space, including 2 bedrooms and one

bath, to existing 1,025 SFR. The addition would be located between the existing home

and garage, creating a single structure. Project would be an enhancement to existing property and surroundings.

Recommendation: Approve.

Motion to approve-passes unanimously.

Chair’s Report- no report.

Meeting is adjourned at 7:45 PM.

Minutes Respectfully submitted by Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary.

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NORTH COAST ADVISORY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010

RABOBANK COMMUNITY ROOM 6:30 PM

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

Quorum established.

 II  Roll Call-Marty  Main

 Present:  Erwin Ohannesian, Bob McLaughlin, Debby Mix, Joyce Renshaw,  Jeff Miller, Marty Munoz Main,  Mary Giacoletti, Ralph Covell, Gary Gall

Excused:  Sigrid Castaneda, Dawn Dunlap, Mike Thompson(late), Tom Gray,

Absent: Bambi Fields, Stevan Rosenlind, Teri O’Rourke, Clive Finchamp (late)

 III  Agenda Changes-none

 IV  Public  Comment Period

No public comments.

 V  Consent agenda-Minutes of  NCAC Meeting of May 21, 2010 and Treasurer’s Report-balance of $593.13

Motion to approve-passes unanimously.

 VI  Public Agency Reports

 1. PUBLIC SAFETY:  Ben Hall, reassigned.  Jason Nefores, absent

2. CCSD: ALLAN MACKINNON

Budget for 2010-2011-is $200,000 less than last year. Consolidation of water and waste water issues and reduction of physical facilities.  Army Corp of Engineers-work to begin in September.

Workshops regarding desal project planned for the future. Also, opposition being heard and both sides will be discussed.

Environmental Review for Stewart Street Pump Station. Is ongoing.

 3. SUPERVISOR’S REPORT-BRUCE GIBSON

 Congratulations as re-elected Supervisor.  Board of Supervisors budget finished today(Wed.)

$17 million gap closed by service reductions, but no lay-offs. Final action on new budget-expected next Tuesday.

July 1, 2010-Advisory Councils stipend will be replenished by check by August 1^st.

Highway One-parking area next to Colibri Hotel-no parking areas will be established. Sketch given to Erwin Ohannesian.

Ludlow Drive-paving

Richard Avenue-speed issues at present.  Speed bumps may be installed.

Canterbury St. –speed issues. Speed bumps?

Main Street Grill –smoke pollution issues. Notice of Violation has been issued by Air Pollution Control District.

 Certificates of Appreciation-given to “retiring” members of NCAC:  John Lamb, who will still work within the Council, and to Amanda Rice, who will also be volunteering.

 Welcome to new members, Laurel Stewart, Marjorie Sewell, Gail Robinette, who were present at this meeting.

Thanks to continuing members of NCAC.

 E. Ohannesian-raises question of rumor re. Main Street Grill cooking food at Cambria location for transport to the SLO restaurant.

A. Rice-questions PG and E tree issue.

S. Cole-congrats to Bruce Gibson.

Supervisor Gibson-expounds on his positive experience during pre-election period.

Main St. Trolley-many riders now using trolley.

 4. Planning Department Update- Airlin Singwald

Prepared handout passed out to Council

Topics Covered

Vacation Rental Ordinance Update-Sept. 9, 2010 Planning Commission Hearing to take place.

John Busselle, County Contact Person, 781-5154 will attend the Land Use/Planning Meeting next month to discuss proposed amendments. NCAC will have opportunity to review and comment on public review draft.  (A. Singwald will email a copy to M. Main to disperse to each NCAC member to review before July meeting.)

Land Use and Circulation Element Update-Public workshop planned for July 2010. See SLO County website for scheduled date. Mike Wulcan, County Contact Person 781-5608

Special Events Ordinance Update.  July 13, 2010 date set for Board of Sups to provide continued staff  direction on ordinance amendments.  Karen Nall,  County Contact Person 781-5606

Agricultural Cluster Ordinance Amendments. Also involves the Coastal Zone.  Planning Commission hearings in early 2011.  Bill Robeson, County Contact Person 781-5607

NCAC will review in early 2011.

Main Street Bridge Replacement Project-Minor Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit

June 22, 2010 Board of Sups Hearing-open to the public.

Airlin Singwald, County Contact Person 781-5198

Cambria Air Force Station-AT& Communications Facility(cell site).

May 13, 2010-Planning Commission determined that proposed facility would be allowed on site as a modification to an existing facility. Application being processed.

Airlin Singewald, County Contact Person 781-5198

PG&E Tree removal.  Staff is working with PG&E and Cambria Forest Committee to develop an accurate project description and appropriate mitigation for an “as built” Minor Use Permit for tree removal. Determination needed as to how many trees were removed.  Ryan Hostetter, County Contact Person 788-2351. MUP application will be referred to NCAC for review.

J. Lamb- will Busselle be able to attend the Land Use Committee next month?

Will owner remediate all lead based paint and asbestos issues before project is approved?

Singwald-owner being asked to remediate unpermitted structures.  Corrections must be made beforehand.

G.Gall-asbestos an issue for Cambria Air Force Station.

 VII  NCAC Business

1. Traffic and Transportation Committee Report-Erwin Ohannesian, Chair

Ryan Chapman-Weymouth/Highway One intersection.

Marine Terrace intersection-traffic stop signs requested.  Ongoing investigation.

Ardath, between Burton and Highway One-traffic/speed concerns.  Striping being considered.

Parking on Moonstone Trail-see Sup. Gibson’s report

Boardwalk on Moonstone-growth of vegetation creeping onto road.

As of this (Wed.) morning, cypress trees being trimmed.

Response time of County for repair of potholes from moment of notification by Ohannesian to being fixed is TWO DAYS.

Good Job!

Drake Street-traffic concerns

G. Gall- new signage is confusing. Plan to improve is ongoing, acc. to Erwin.

J. Miller-Colibri Hotel is bankrupt and is up for sale.

1. Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti, Chair

Thanks to Cherie Aispuro for her help in forwarding info via emails.

Main St. Grill- change in time of cooking food will not change the fact of air pollution. Situation compares in some ways to the Gulf oil issue.

Continuing smoke problem in San Simeon.

Most of smoke comes from fire pits at the Cavalier Restaurant in San Simeon, acc. to Giacoletti.  Discussed hypothetical situation to show lack of residents’  support of health issues caused by smoke pollution by Main St. Grill.

VIII OLD BUSINESS

A discussion of the motion made by J. lamb, seconded by J. Bahringer, to recommend to the new NCAC members to create  a regular time allotment at future meetings of 5-7 minutes for both sides of the desal issue.(This motion was approved at the last meeting.)

Discussion follows with various opinions for and against allotments of time for discussion of desal issue stated by Ralph Covell, Clive Finchamp, Marty Munoz Main, Mary Giacoletti, Debby Mix, Bob McLaughlin, Gary Gall

Public Discussion of Motion to Allow Time  for Opponents and Proponents of Desal Issue to speak at future meetings.

Al MacKinnon-desal an issue since 1995.  Geotechnical investigation is now under purview of Army Corp of Engineers, not in hands of CCSD.

L. Stewart-extend public comment period.

A. Rice-when EIR issued re. desal project, then perhaps NCAC could appoint a sub-committee to define the details.

G. Robinette-any conversation will not change the decision of AC of E to begin drilling

Vote on Motion:

5 in favor

4 against

Renshaw votes against.  Motion does not pass.

J. Miller-motion to expand public comment period. 

Withdraws motion.

J. Lamb-motion already made to extend per speaker time to 3 minutes(Dawn Dunlap)

K. Tanner-suggestions as to who should be chosen to speak, etc.

A. Rice-allot half of Public Comment time to desal issue.

IX  NEW BUSINESS

1. The appointment and seating of new Council members Gail Robinette-Alternate for Area 3,  Laurel Stewart, Alternate for Environmental Rep, Marjorie Sewell-Area 3 Rep. MacVan Duzer, Area 8

2. Project/Land Use Report  Tom Gray, Chair-absent

X  Chair’s Report-Joyce Renshaw

 J. Renshaw-Reports for Tom Gray

Land Use/Project Review Report June 7, 2010

Projects reviewed by: Jim Bahringer, Steve Cole, John Lamb, Joyce Renshaw

and Chair of the committee Tom Gray

1. New Project: DRC2009-00082 AFFENTRANGER – MUP for an addition and

remodel to an existing SFR located at 559 Warwick Street, Cambria. APNs:

022-042-014 and 030. Planner: Paul Sittig

Comments: Remodel and expansion of 727 sf SFR to 3177 sf (GSA), as currently designed, would enhance neighborhood and have no undesirable impact on neighboring properties or public areas.

Recommendation: Approve.

2. New Project: DRC2009-00087 WONG – MUP for an addition and remodel to an existing SFR at 379 Lancaster, Cambria. APN: 022-292-029. Planner: Paul Sittig

Comments: Remodel and expansion of 1,779 sf SFR to 2,203 sf, (GSA) primarily in existing crawlspace, will upgrade a property that shows signs of deferred maintenance. 1. Changes to exterior — e.g. elimination of outdoor stairs to front door — will improve front elevation and enhance neighborhood.

Recommendation: Approve

C. Finchamp-Motion to approve above Report.

Jeff, seconded.

Motion passes unanimously.

Next meeting of Land Use Committee is July 12, at 6:30 PM at Rabobank.

Letter being composed for all New Project applicants to attend the Land Use meetings when their project will be discussed.

1. Rice-Committee for elections? Will be discussed.

Thanks to NCAC members for their support.

Challenges every member of Council to be the eyes and ears of their represented areas.

 XI Adjournment of NCAC Meeting at 8:00 PM

 Respectfully submitted, Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

 Next Meeting of NCAC is scheduled for Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 6:30 PM

NORTH COAST ADVISORY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY MAY 19, 2010

Rabobank  Community Room,  1070 Main Street.

I  Call to Order-by Interim Chair John Lamb at 6:36 PM.

II Roll Call of last meeting before New Council is seated.

Present:  Bob McLaughlin (late), Gary Gall, Debby Mix(late), Dawn Dunlap, 

Marty Munoz-Main, Mike Thompson, Joyce Renshaw,  John Lamb, Jim Bahringer,

Sigrid Castaneda,  Erwin  Ohannesian, Mary Giacoletti,  Neil Cohen.

Excused:   Jeff Miller, Marjorie Ott,  Bambi Fields.

Absent:   Leslie Richards, Lou  Fedor.

III  Public Comment Period (comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker)

1. Teri O’Rourke-comments/update re. cell site.  Pine Knolls site has been approved: 8 ½ acres of privately owned land accessible via Pine Knolls Road. Is centrally located between East and West Village, overlooking East Ranch.  Site holds no Monterey pines or oak groves.

In Feb. 2008, Sprint/Nextel determined that this location would provide cell phone coverage for all of Cambria.

A drive test had been scheduled for March 2010 to confirm if Moonstone Beach Drive would also be covered.

Access options for placement include:

Private drive off Grove Street.

Dead end at Pinewood Drive.

One of two outbuildings with roof access or other roof access.

 IV Council Members’ Comments

1. Dawn Dunlap-FYI:   4 ranches on Santa Rosa Ck. Rd. now for sale at prices in the millions.

V  Consent Agenda

 (All matters on the consent agenda are to be approved by one motion)

Items:  Minutes of last meeting of NCAC: with 2 misspellings corrected.

 Motion to approve-unanimous

VI  Public Safety Report:  Ben Hall, Commander, absent

 Two CHP officers give a report.  New commander since April is Marty Maples.

4-6 new 55MPH signs are being installed on Highway One.

Parking Complaints- numbers to call:  during business hours:  434-1822

After hours: 593-3333

If any for sale vehicles are left in the same place for more than 72 hours, call the CHP at numbers above.

Comment from D. Dunlap re. pot grove discovered on Santa Rosa Creek Rd. recently-illegally growing pot and camping/cooking on private property.  Cautions  ranchers to check their land.

CHP officer warns not to approach but to call 911.

Randy McDowell-comments he will move his for sale vehicle within 72 hours.

VII Treasurer’s Report-Gary Gall

Current balance: $593.13

VIII  CCSD Report- Greg Sanders

1. Coastal Commission Meeting-recently held:  Kathe Tanner’s report/handout of test wells approval.
2. Stewart Street Tanks-addition of a new tank and removal of a smaller tank.
3. Rodeo grounds-pumping station being   worked on.

IX Supervisor’s Report:  Bruce Gibson

1. Work on Main Street continuing, nearly done.
2. Last Tuesday, May 11, 2010-budget introduced.  Will review until June 14.  A $17 million gap in budget was closed with program reduction cuts and 43 positions cut by hiring freeze.  Only 2 positions involved lay-offs.
3. Copy of Budget-available for public viewing at the library.

Kudos to Gibson for his good work for the county from Randy McDowell, Steve Cole.

Question: D. Mix-San Simeon Creek bridges-work to start?

D. Dunlap-Governor’s stand on Williamson Act?  Tax dodge for large land owners vs education of true function of bill.

Election to fill Maldonado’s seat- issue still in limbo.  Suit filed in Monterey County against the costly election.

M. Burton-would stuffing ballot against June 22 election  be a waste of time?

R. McDowell-comments re. Cal Trans Station @ Green Valley and Highway One.

X  Planning Department Update-A. Singewald, absent

XI Traffic Committee Report- Erwin Ohannesian

1. North of Hotel Colibri, no parking signs.  Otherwise, people park in property owned by State of California.

2. No response from Cal Trans re. status of  Highway One and Weymouth intersection.  3.  Report of car sliding down Hartford.  Now rests against tree.

C. R. Hyde-not aware of proposal for the intersection above, near her home.

Comments-D. Mix and R. McDowell- install lights within the street to make intersection more visible.

Chair Erwin Ohannesian-will invite Cal trans and other interested residents of Weymouth Area to attend a meeting.

XII  Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti

Reports on dangerous levels of harm to nature, seas.  Also harmful restaurant smoke.  No way to safely burn wood.

M. Giacoletti-Art Trinidad, enforcement officer of SLO building department, concludes nothing can be done about smoke at Main St. Grill.

Supervisor Gibson- valid complaint re. opacity of smoke levels at Main Street Grill. Problem is being worked on.

XIII  Chair’s Report-John Lamb, interim Chair

Eucalyptus trees removal- at this point the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has withdrawn funding for removal because of compromised situation.

XIV  Bylaws Amendment

Change to be voted on by Council.

Ass “unless unopposed”   to begin the  following  statement-  all regular members are limited to two full consecutive terms in office.

Motion to Change made by J.  Bahringer,  seconded B. McLaughlin.

All vote yes, 1 abstention: Dawn

XV  Special Discussion- NCAC Involvement in Desal Issue, Yes or No

John Lamb-sets rules for all who are to speak to the issue.  2 minute limit

Since agenda was published, it has been determined that no discretionary permits are required for test well drilling at  Shamel  Park beach.

NCAC mission Statement-infers that indeed the subject of  desal  is an appropriate one for discussion and recommendation by the NCAC.  Recommends no vote in favor or against desal be taken, but NCAC could perhaps provide a forum for future discussion, if the new board is so willing.

( Commander Hall has now arrived and will present his  Public Safety Report

This month:  170 calls for service in Cambria and 34 written reports. Include one burglary, domestic cases and neighbor disputes.  In San Simeon, 1 drug case.)

Return to NCAC Discussion of desal:

Council Comments

G. Gall-comments on existence of former lake in Cambria.

Dawn Dunlap-Lake was called Estrada Lake on the south end of town was bifurcated in 1962 when the new highway was constructed.

Possibility of lake returning to help with water shortage, instead of desal?

Is there a cost estimation for average resident when desal plant completed?

Cost of desal-estimated to be $20 million.

M. Thompson-comment on validity of NCAC involvement in  desal  situation.  NCAC is actually a “quasi-County Council”.

B. Gibson-Councils are created by the communities they represent, not by County government. Are not subject to the Brown Act but are encouraged to conduct business in the spirit of the Brown Act.

M. Thompson-NCAC needs to look at desal in relation to permits but CCSD should be in charge.

B. McLaughlin-NCAC is a link between community and County government.  Any issue that pertains to the community can be discussed at NCAC meetings.

N. Cohen-NCAC should listen to both sides of public opinion.

M. Giacoletti-agrees with Cohen. Points to situation of   Gulf Coast Spill.

S. Castaneda- members of community will bring new thoughts and ideas to the discussions.

Public Comments

1. M. Burton-County and State Parks have not yet given their go-ahead on entry into Shamel Park for purposes of drilling. There are yet some unresolved environmental issues.
2. A. Wyburn? –reads NCAC Mission Statement
3. S. Rosenlind-opins appropriate for NCAC to review/discuss this issue. Has gathered 400 opponents to this project.
4. R. Hawley-CCSD gave project to Army Corp of Engineers and residents were not consulted on this decision beforehand. Measure P –CCSD created so water stays in Cambria.  So why is water being diverted to San Simeon? Measure passed.
5. R. McDowell- will consider both sides.
6. Ibrahim-What is the purpose of desal?  Is it to be used during drought situations or is it to expand the community?
7. G. Sanders- from CCSD- At present time, Cambria does not have enough water to handle its existing needs. The desal plant is intended to satisfy basic water needs for the community and to take care of  the water wait list positions.

Problem now is that Cambria’s aquifers are too shallow and most water goes into ocean.

M. Webb-  CCSD turned over all comments from public to Army Corps of Engineers.  There are valid alternatives to desalination that need to be discussed. Right now there is a 50 /50 split –pro con on this subject in Cambria.

Migation measures need to be in place.

C.R.Hyde-reads an email sent from Muril Clift to others re. attendance at NCAC meeting tonight.

Says NCAC needs to educate the public.

D. Ebell-attended meeting because of M. Clift’s email. There is no alternative to the desal project. Criticizes President Obama(?) and the environmentalists, etc. 

J. Brannon-recounts collapse of levies in New Orleans during Katrina storm and says that the Army Corps of Engineers was in charge. According to his internet investigations, it has no experience in constructing desal plants.

C. Hawley-Coastal Commission made their decision without consideration of environmental issues.  Their decision was in violation of the law-had no environmental report to read before making their decision.

Why is the CCSD not having to get permits since they are in partnership with the Army Corps of  Engineers? The California Environmental Quality Act is being bypassed by the CCSD.  The County is not forcing the permitting process on the CCSD.

C. McDowell-permit process ?…

Interim Chair John Lamb-project is consistent with federal and state coastal regulation.  County will issue ministerial permit.  NCAC does not need to review such permits. Is project above or below the median high tide level?

C. Finchamp-speaks in favor of environmentalists.

R. McDowell-fire storm perhaps headed to Cambria.

Close of Public Comment

Supervisor Gibson- decisions of greater policy.  Focus of NCAC to advise County.

County-no discretionary permits re. desal plant because Army Corps of Engineers now in charge; Coastal Commission has jurisdiction of the area where test drills will operate. The Coastal Commission meetings should be where these discussions should take place.

Coastal Management Plan is still in control of project.  County will need to issue right of entry permit(ministerial) to enter Shamel Park. Such permits should not impede the public’s use of the park.

The CCSD will need to conduct a public process/education.

M. Main-if CCSD is allowed more time to speak, other side should also be allowed to speak as well.

Greg Sanders/CCSD- The desal issue is really 2 projects

1. geo-technical investigation to determine feasibility of Santa Rosa Creek. As location for plant.
2. the desal plant

Why has the Army Corps of Engineers taken over? If geo-technical issue pans out, then district becomes a partner with AC of E and many hearing on the project itself will take place.

C. Hawley-the Coastal Commission has jurisdiction over tidelands.  Desal   issue involves only 1 project and is all under a co-operative agreement.  At meeting 

(Coastal Commission?) the CCSD said that the decision to hand project to AC of E was “jurisdictional”.

A lot of deception is going on here.

M. Webb-At least 400 people have signed in opposition to drilling in Shamel Park.  CCSD has taken the project out of residents’ hands.

M. Burton-CE  is Catagorical Exclusion-

Public Comment closed at 8: 30 PM

J. Bahringer-invites CCSD to head committee/or educational moderator.

N. Cohen-policy, procedure and process vs  substance. Sounds to him as if  2  types of arguments are being discussed.

B. McLaughlin-Is san Simeon to be involved in this desal issue? 

G. Gall- Council is advisory only and has no real power to effect change one way or another.

Motion to recommend to NEW Board to consider  a committee chair to moderate/chair committee to study alternative water supplies and report back to NCAC.

Discussion follows

E. Ohannesian-What recommendation will this committee make and to whom?  Will it make rec. to supervisor Gibson or to the CCSD?  Will it be a sounding board?  How will it work?

Vote on Motion:

2 in favor

5 opposed

1 abstention

Motion does not pass.

Motion made by J. Lamb, seconded by J.  Bahringer  to  create a regular time allotment at future NCAC meetings of 5-7 minutes for opponents/proponents to address Council on issue of DESAL.  Intention: to give equal time to both sides.

Vote on Motion:

Passes unanimously.

Time:  9:05 PM.

Break for 5 minutes.

Time: 9: 12 PM

XVI  Land Use and Project Review Committee-Joyce Renshaw, Chair

Projects reviewed by: John Lamb, Neil Cohen, James  Bahringer, Steve Cole, and Joyce Renshaw, Chair of the Committee

1. New Project DRC2009-00078 Greenspace/ Re-Run of

DRC2006-000167( Wier) APN: 013-081-020 and 045 MUP to demo existing “Arizona” crossing and construct a new bridge, allowing fish to migrate up stream. This bridge replaces a bridge that was built in 1965. It is a 2 acre site located at Santa Rosa Creek Rd. and Ferrasci Rd. in Cambria. The area to be disturbed is less than an acre. Project is in the riparian corridor.

Comments: 1. Permit was issued in 2007 and was approved and supported by NCAC at that time. However, the permit expired in August 2009; as the state had frozen the funding for the project. The project has come to us for consideration again because the funding is again available. 2. This project will improve wildlife habitat, especially the steelhead, who have a difficult time climbing the fish ladder on the old bridge. The fish also sustain damage as the pass by the three culverts as they climb the ladder. Only large fish can actually climb the fish ladder. 3. The new bridge is a “free-standing” bridge. It will be high and permit the fish free access to the creek. 4. Monitoring will be done to protect the red legged frog, bird nests, and fish before and during construction. 5. This bridge will be constructed on site and will take about four months.

The project will start in July and be finished the end of October. 6. Planting of native plants and trees will take place in December.

Recommendation: Unanimous Support

Discussion: 

Questions: D. Dunlap:  Is County involved in the project? Will the County abandon this road?  How will construction affect traffic on Ferrasci Road.

R. Hawley_ no delays predicted for traffic.

Will licensed botanist be required to monitor? For how  long?

Hawley- says for 3 years.

Motion to adopt  recommendation.

All in favor except one abstention (Dawn Dunlap)

Motion passes.

2. New Project :  DRC2009-00070 BKS Cambria LLC (Singewald) APN: 013-181-005

Conditional Use Permit for a new cell site off Monte Cristo Place in Cambria. Install 6 panel antennas on existing 270? steel tower mounted at heights of 87?-2” and 94?-9?? above ground level on the existing tower 1 microwave and 26ps, equipment in 336 sq ft lease area. A more detailed description was included on the blue notice of the planning Commission Hearing on this project May 13, 2010 which stated: Besides the six panels it has 2? diameter microwave dish mounted at a height of 40? above ground level on an existing 270? steel radio tower as well as three outdoor equipment cabinets mounted to an existing slab and associated utility trenching. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately 1,000 square feet on a 34 acre property. The proposed project is within the Recreation land use category. The site is in the rural North Coast planning area.

This project is found to be statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the provisions of Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(5) which provides that CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or approves.

Antennas will be placed on the bottom white area of the tower. Three cabinets will be on existing pad on left of building.

Comments: 1. Arlin Singewald gave me this explanation when I asked why it said a public agency could not reject or approve this project:

“The language you’re referring to relates to the CEQA exemption that applies when a local agency (i.e. the County of San Luis Obispo, in this case) denies a project. This project is already scheduled for a hearing on May 13th, and staff is recommending denial of the project because it is not an allowed use on the property per the limitation on use standards of the North Coast Area Plan.”(Standards 33 and 34 p 7-18)

2. This is a new service, not a new cell site. 3. They are adding only six panel antennas to the existing tower. 4. The added antennas to the tower will not be visually apparent from Highway One. 5. There are already several antennas and communication facilities on the site. 6. They are adding three outdoor equipment cabinets on an existing slab, behind the existing building. 7. It is not changing the infra-structure of the area. 8. This is not an expansion (Coastal zone Land Use Ordinance does not allow for expansions of non conforming uses) It is not an expansion of any physical facility, like a building 9. They are reusing existing facilities. 10. Table O (the Coastal Zone Framework for Planning Excerpts) allows communication facilities in recreational land use areas, and

this co-located expansion appears to be allowed under Coastal Zone Land Use

Ordinance sec. 23.08.284. 11. It will provide better coverage for ATT cell phones. 12. It will provide better coverage for visitors and Cambrians for personal and emergency use.

Recommendation: Strongly Support/ Unanimous

Discussion:

D. Dunlap-questions asbestos.

J. Lamb-Motion to approve with the additional comment that the County has approved it already.

Vote on Motion to support recommendation.

Motion passes with 2 abstentions: D. Dunlap and M. Giacoletti

3. New Project: LRP2009-00002 SB2 General plan Amendment SLO County-

Countywide Ordinance Amendment (Torell and Oliveira) development Review.

Request by the County of San Luis Obispo for a general Plan Amendment to allow ordinance amendments to Title 22, title 23. and Coastal Zone Framework for planning excerpts that incorporate emergency( homeless) shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing as required per State law (Sections 65582. 65583, and 65589.5 of the Government Code) The project is countywide.

Comments: John Lamb questioned why we were getting this project and what it

actually means. Here is the answer we received:

1.” It is fair to characterize the proposal as amending County ordinances to

comply with State law. However, agencies have some discretion as to how

they implement State law requirements into its local ordinances. The NCAC

is getting this referral so that they can see what the County is proposing.

Basically, the County has to a) define emergency shelters in its

ordinances, b) allow zone(s) where they can be permitted without a

discretionary permit (which is currently only being proposed in the inland

areas in the CS, IND, and PF land use categories), c) provide standards for

emergency shelters, as allowable by State law, and d) treat transitional

and supportive housing the same as other dwellings within the same land use

categories. e) In coastal areas, the County is proposing that emergency

shelters be allowed with a Minor Use Permit in the CS, IND, and PF land use

categories. CS=Commercial Services IND=Industrial PF=Public Facilities”

2. The Land Use Committee feels that a Minor Use Permit should be required for any transitional or supportive housing in single family or multi- family residential areas.

Recommendation: 1. Support proposal to allow emergency shelters in Public Facilities, Commercial Services and Industrial land use areas. The vote for this proposal was unanimous. 2. Oppose proposal to allow transitional or supportive housing in Residential Single Family and Residential Multi Family areas without a Minor Use Permit. The vote for this second recommendation was 5-1.

Discussion:

S. Cole-cautions MUP inclusion

E. Ohannesian-rec. Conditional Use Permit rather than MUP.

Supervisor Gibson-MUP also allow conditions to be attached to it.

Motion to approve recommendation

Vote   taken.

Motion passes with 1 abstention. (M. Giacoletti)

XVII   Appointment and Seating of new NCAC members

Area 2:  Regular-Gary Gall                   Alternate-Stevan Rosenlind

Area 4:  Regular-Ralph Covel               Alternate-Teri O’Rourke

Area 6:  Regular-Joyce Renshaw          Alternate: Tom Gray

Area 8:  Regular-Clive Finchamp         Alternate: NONE as of 5/19/10

Motion to approve: unanimous

Dawn Dunlap, Regular Agriculture Representative

Debby Mix, Agriculture Alternate

Mike Thompson, Regular Business Representative

Marjorie Ott, Alternate Business Representative

XVIII  Election of Officers

All new officers were voted in unanimously.

Chair:  Joyce  Renshaw

Vice-Chair:  Jeff Miller

Recording Secretary:  Marty Munoz-Main

Corresponding Secretary:  Bob McLaughlin

Treasurer:  Gary Gall

Land Use and Project Review Committee Chair:  Tom Gray

Traffic Committee Chair:  Erwin Ohannesian

XIX  Discussion of NCAC meetings during June, July and August.

Will continue regular meetings during these months.

XX Adjournment at 9:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

Next regular meeting of the NCAC will take place on Wednesday, June 16, 2010

At 6: 30 PM at Rabobank Community Room, Cambria.

AGENDA

NORTH COAST ADVISORY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

I Meeting called to order by Chair Amanda Rice at 6:33 PM.

II Roll Call-Marty Munoz-Main

 Present:  Bob McLauglin,  Debby Mix, Dawn Dunlap, Marty Main, Jeff Miller,       Joyce Renshaw,  Amanda Rice, John Lamb, Gary Gall, Jim Bahringer,  Sigrid Castaneda, Erwin  Ohannesian,  Mary Giacoletti,  Neil Cohen

 Absent Excused: Mike Thompson, Javier Veliz (resigning), Bambi Fields

 Absent: Lou Fedor, Leslie Richards, Marjorie Ott

III Agenda Review

 Supervisor Gibson’s Report will be heard first, due to prior commitments.

Items:

April 26-date for Main Street overlay to begin.

SLO Bd. Of Supervisors- $18 million gap/budget issues being worked out.

Cal. State Legislature- $20 billion gap in budget.

Cambria Trolley-new summer schedule now in effect.

Conservation and Open Space Element-program for planning underway.  (Smart Growth Policies)

Exemption of agricultural grading.

Gupta Project in San Simeon-waiver of piecemeal fees?  Result: open space (park) in San Simeon, behind Courtesy Inn(former tennis courts will be converted to park –one court will stay as is) Park Area to be “signed” and partially developed as a park.

 IV Public Comment- Limited to issues not on agenda

1. Mary Webb-comments re. proposed drilling for desal study at Shamel Park.  No permits/no safety precautions have been issued for Park Hill residents re. the proposed plan of action.  WILL SHAMEL PARK AND PARK HILL RESIDENTS BE LIMITED IN THE USE OF THE PARK?

Amanda – NCAC is advisory only.

County’s Airlin Singewald-location of test wells does not require County Permits.  Coastal  Commission is in oversee position for the project.

 Another resident-issue of physical impact to Shamel Park when drilling begins. The County should be involved in ”dismanteling “ parts of Shamel Park.

Supervisor Gibson will look further into the matter.

 V CCSD Report- Al MacKinnon

 Army Corps of Engineers will present the case(drilling project) to the Coastal Commission.

No permits required by SLO County, acc. to MacKinnon.

Drilling Project-involves a minimum of 9 holes drilling in the sand on the beach near Shamel Park to determine is a desal plant is a viable option for Cambria’s lack of water.

 Amanda Rice-announces the CCSD meeting tomorrow (April 22 at the Vet’s Hall at 12:30 PM) and suggests that the subject of drilling should be discussed at the next meeting of the NCAC.

Singewald-suggests letter from NCAC to Coastal Commission.

Mary Webb, Cambria resident, advocating also for children’s use of Shamel Park, which will be diminished due to drilling.

Clive  Finchamp total amount of $ for the drilling project.

CCSD desal for the future. Eucalyptus Tree issue

2010-2011 Budget upcoming

 VI  Treasurer’s Report-Gary Gall

 $593.13 balance

VII Motion to pass consent agenda- Motion passes unanimously

 VIII  Comments from NCAC Council Members

 Mary Giacoletti-issue with outside barbecue of restaurant in San Simeon-smoke affecting residents of trailer park as well as her own apartment area.  County Dep. of Health has been notified. EPA recent changes:  particulate matter greatly affects post-menopausal women.

 Dawn Dunlap- comments re. time limit for speakers at NCAC meetings.

Makes Motion: to limit public comments to 3 minutes per speaker and limit comments/speeches of public agency speakers/NCAC reports to 10 minutes per speaker.

Comments: D. Dunlap suggests that a speaker who agrees with a prior speaker’s statement, say so and then add only an original suggestion or comment.

Also, if a speaker wishes to speak a second time on an issue that he/she must wait until all others have had an opportunity to speak, and then may make only one additional comment and no more.

Motion seconded by Jim Bahringer.

No discussion.

Vote taken on above motion: passes unanimously.

Announcements:  May 1-Festival at the Bianchini House

May 2-Polenta Dinner at the Catholic Hall

Wildflower Walk-May 2

Wildflower Show-April 24-25

 IX  Sheriff’s Report-absent

(Arlin Singewald-last NCAC meeting questions left unanswered:  PG&E will submit Land Use Permit( after the fact) for tree removal already done. Main Street Bridge Replacement approved last Friday.)

 X  Land Use Committee Report-Chair Joyce Renshaw

 Report  (SEE BELOW) plus 2 dissenting opinions.

 Dissenting Opinions of Land Use Committee

on project DRC2009-00054

removal of 344 eucalyptus trees

 1. Jim Bahringer was concerned that the permit allowed for the removal of 340 trees (not just the 144 targeted) and the results of any “demonstration” area would not be required for further cutting under the permit.

2.  Steve Cole, regarding eucalyptus removal issue: I support the project

as presented by the planning department.

-The NCAC should make two recommendations pending a response from

the project funder (NOAA) as to if they will still fund a partial

(demonstration area) eucalyptus removal project. The two recommendations

would be made one on the yes and one on the no funding decision. (If the

partial will not be funded, I support the original plan.). I suggest this

be done so that there will not be a long delay which might affect the

project.-I have neither heard nor read of any scientific evidence to support only

a partial removal plan. I like the look of the eucalyptus but, in this

case, support their removal based on presented research that our ecosystem,

both on land and in water, will be better off without these invasives. The

agencies and organizations that are involved have an excellent track record

in our area. Our own Fiscalini Ranch management supports the project.

-Regarding the removal of tall eucalyptus: Note that if birds of prey

wished to roost in tall trees, there is a hill with tall pines directly

above the target area, another adjacent and another on the other side of

highway one. The trees that are planned to be cut are only on the west side

of highway one.-I think that if the project experts (Fish and Game, NOAA and those that are working with them) -who have the background and expertise and research- were to agree to the demonstration project aspect, only those people should determine how it should be set up.-If only a (partial) demonstration area were to be cut, would there be enough time to complete the project and see results before the money was

cut off?

 Thanks to John Lamb and others on her committee for all their hard work/countless hours of meetings and readings re. issues this month.

1. Cambria Conservation Corps-in charge of project to remove eucalyptus trees (#344)

NCAC will take comments, then decide whether to support or not.  Jim Bahringer-motion to support recommendation of Land Use Committee

Mahalia Burton, resident of Cambria-comments from Forest Committee

East Ranch-no trees will go.

Plan B-East Ranch, no trees will go

West Ranch,72 trees will be removed.

 Ben Boer,will report to CCSD Mtg on April 22.  $ enough to also remove the Cape Ivy along riparian corridor. If founder of Plan does not allow Plan B, alternatives will be in line(permits, consultants, etc.  All cut wood from Eucalyptus  will go to Rodeo area, perhaps composted/chipped or offered to public.

Mary Giacoletti-objects to offering to public for burning.

Robert Schriber-comments re. wood

J. Bahringer-moves to table the prior motion. J. Lamb-motion to approve the rec. of Land Use Committee

Discussion:

M. Webb-concurs to not approve tree removal project.

D. Dunlap-The trees were planted as windbreaks.  Removal will cause more wind in town.  Dawn has not seen neg. effects on fish. We should proceed with caution.

JoAnn Butler- from Friends of Fiscalini Ranch.  Approves removal of trees, which are non-native but rec. slower removal over a longer period of time. The trees are a problem

 Dissenting Opinions (2)(see reports above)

Amanda makes motion to include Cole’s dissenting opinion  along with NCAC vote.

Motion is approved without dissenting opinions. Motion is passed with 2 objections.

Joyce Renshaw=3 other projects were reviewed. See below

 Land Use/Project Review Report (final) April 1, 2010

Projects reviewed by:Joyce Renshaw and Committee

1. New Project : DRC2009-00054 Cambria CCSD(Brown) APN:013-121-025

Mup

Santa Rosa Creek Riparian Corridor invasive species removal project. The project is to remove 344 eucalyptus trees within the riparian corridor. The trees are located above ordinary high water and on top of bank outside the creek channel. Project is located Hwy 1 approximately 1/2 mile N. of Burton Dr. The project site is on West side of creek bank after crossing Santa Rosa Creek. The area includes the creek bank to approximately 30? from the top of bank and 3,709 linear feet for a total of 2.5 acres that would be impacted. All chainsaw work, debris and duff removal would be executed by trained California Conservation Corps crew members. Trees would be cut at ground height and bucked up at 18”- 2? rounds and stacked for public use as firewood .Slash would be piled and chipped by CCC personnel and support and management of resprouts will be provided on an annual basis by the CCSD.

Comments : 1. Ben Boer assured the committee that all cut logs would be removed from the site and that leaves and bark might be removed from the site. We would like to recommend that leaves and bark and slash be removed. 2. It came to our attention that on page 43 of the Ranch Management Plan it states: “ Generally, Wetland natural ecological processes should be allowed to function undisturbed on the East Ranch. Gradually remove the eucalyptus trees along the creek bank and Fern Canyon drainage as they die and remove the seedlings as they form, then replace with trees indigenous to the natural riparian woodland.”

 Recommendation:

The committee took comments from the project?s proponents andconcerned citizens for about 75 minutes, then considered all the comments and debated the project?s pros and cons before passing the compromise below: On a three to two vote the following proposal was accepted: We support a compromise to take a phased approach starting with taking the majority of the trees out, within a certain DBH( diameter at breast high) and in addition, expose a few, predetermined, areas along the project reach that they would remove all the eucalyptus as a “demonstration” area that would not have a close proximity to the retained eucs. That way they could treat the soil, plant it and monitor the success of these areas but not have the overlying management issues of keeping the area free of leaves etc. As they monitor the growth and success of these reaches they would know what to expect for the following phases.

2. New Project DRC2009-00060 Harvey (Sittig) APN: 013-371-008 MUP

Addition/remodel existing 2548 sf residence into 4665 sf located at 6200 Somerset Way.

Comments: (1) We would encourage the planning department to make sure the tree

planting standards are complied with since they are cutting down one monterey pine

tree. (2) The completed project should benefit the neighborhood.

(3) The project should describe how it will meet the intent of the Design Criteria in

Chapter 7 of the Area Plan, as required by the Area Plan

Recommendation: Support

 3. New Project:DRC 2009-00064 Tobias (Sittig) APN 022-022-020 MUP Add a carport to existing Residence at 367 Warwick St.

Comments: We felt the project would enhance the neighborhood.

Recommendation: Support

 4. New Project: DRC2009-00069 Midkiff (Singewald) APN: 013-081-055 MUP for a4325 sf of residence, and 2232 sf barn and horse arena. 21.2 acre site located at 4344 Dos Cruces Lane off of Santa Rosa Creek Road. There are 2 existing wells on the property along with a vacant property.

Comments: 1. We felt the plans were well drawn. 2. The house was well placed on the land.

 Recommendation: Support

 J. Bahringer-Motion to support recommendation of Land Use Committee.

 1. Addition/remodel of existing 2548 sf residence into 4665 sf located at 6200 Somerset Way.

2.  Add a carport to existing residence at 367 Warwick St.

3.   New construction. 4325 sf residence, and 2232 sf barn and horse arena.

 Motion to approve:

Vote: passes unanimously.

 XI  Traffic Committee-Chair Erwin Ohannesian

 Parking off Colibri Hotel on Moonstone Beach Road

County has installed a no parking area.  Owner of the property is unknown but will be investigated.  Singewald-MUP will be needed for trail from Colibri to Winsor.

 No parking area in front of Bob and Jan’s- seems to be working sometimes.

 XII By-Laws Amendment

 Section 8 Proposed addition and existing by-law will now read:

Terms of Office.  Terms of office for elected and appointed members are two year.  UNLESS UNOPPOSED, all regular members are limited to two full consecutive terms in office.

 XIII Chair’s Report-Amanda Rice

1. Friday April, training for NCAC members at SLO County Library from 9- noon.
2. Resignation of Javier Veliz
3. This is A. Rice’s last meeting as Chair and since she will move out of her rep. Area, John Lamb will be filling in as Chair for the May meeting.\

 Motion for John Lamb to Chair the May meeting. Motion passes.

XIV Meeting Adjourned- at 8:04 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretar 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF NCAC IS SCHEDULED FOR

 WED. MAY 19, 2010

NORTH COAST ADVISORY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010

I  Call to Order-by Chair Amanda Rice at 6:35 PM.

II Roll Call – Marty Main late; Roll taken by Amanda Rice

Present: Bob McLaughlin, Debby Mix, Dawn Dunlap, Mike Thompson, Jeff Miller, Joyce Renshaw, Amanda Rice, John Lamb, Bambi Fields, Leslie Richards, Jim Bahringer, Sigrid Castaneda, Erwin Ohanniesian, Mary Giacoletti, Neil Cohen, Marty Munoz-Main(late)

Excused: Marjorie Ott, Javier Veliz, Gary Gall, Lou Fedor

III Public Comment and NCAC Member Comment-limited to items not on agenda

1. S. Cole-lengthy discourse re.  his opinion concerning the need to disband the Land Use Committee

Debby Mix-is there a better solution for overseeing future projects?

2. Debby Mix-Question: How was election committee head chosen? Amanda: as an ad hoc committee begun in December

3. Honoring of Cambrian Richard Macedo, who passed away on Feb. 23, with a silent moment.

Mary Giacoletti-2 residents from San Simeon mobile home part have concerns re. fire pits at Cavalier Restaurant. Mary told them to call the Air Pollution Control District.

Dawn Dunlap asks if Mike Hanchett was notified? Apparently not, so Dawn will notify him.

4. Dawn Dunlap-45 inches of rain in Santa Rosa Creek watershed. A normal year.

Issue of Chantrel mushroom poachers with night vision goggles.

5. Marty Main-issue of potholes/birdbaths? along  Charing  Lane.

Erwin Ohannesian will call Ryan Chapman to see what can be done.

IV Consent Agenda –items approved

Minutes of Feb. 2010 and Treasurer’s Report(balance of $805.05)

V Public Safety-Ben Hall

Coastal patrol: 238 service call last month-and 8 reports.

Robbery of statues-22 incidents reported. 2 arrests made.

Audience member, name unknown, gives kudos to Pete Cramer, deputy re. rural crime handling. Mushroom problem in rural areas.

Question-cars for sale parked on Main Street, is it legal?

Amanda-not many cars now out there because of overtime parking laws. Put into effect.

Mike Thompson-parking issue a long time problem

Cars left there for more than a few days pose a problem.

B. Hall-Parking issues are the responsibility of the Highway Patrol

VI Presentation/Informational Handout of changes to the Cambria Trolley Plan

30 min. frequency rather than hourly

Consistent summer operation-daily

Plus 3 Hearst Castle round trips

Questions: K. Tanner-estimate of rider makeup/local vs tourists.?  40% local and 60% tourists during summer.

David, trolley Driver:  non-summer times: 75 % local and 25% tourist .

Meeting with Chamber-members are concerned about fares being too high.

Passes for monthly/summertime now available.

Dawn: Xmas/New Year passes

Spring Festival-First Saturday of May

Harvest Festival- 2nd weekend of October

Other suggestions: prepaid token from hotels? Family plans?

All new changes in effect on May 28, 2010.

Changes include changing of service areas, peak summer and holiday coverage and fare increase.

Amanda-support from NCAC . Formal motion to support above changes made by Jeff Miller with second Jim Bahringer

Motion passes unanimously.

VII  Cambria Community Services District-Frank DiMicco

Recent incidents responses to

1. Rain-local emergency services given credit for great job during last storm.
2. Water Main issues-hit/run  hydrant and Windsor pipes caused homes to flood.
3. Springs developing around town, including  Pembrook Street, Park Hill

Meeting next week to consider local negative declaration on beachfront property.

Considered project –costs will include 75% government grant. Project must be defined but only after ground borings are completed.

Cohen-desalination  plant in Morro Bay? Yes, but the plant is antiquated and costs of it and costs of proposed plant cannot be compared.

The desal plant in Marina is fairly new. Can compare costs of Cambria’s with it.  All projects must be energy-conserving.

B. Fields-question re. slide at Pembrook. Is the District liable for mudslide?

D. Dunlap-Why does NCAC have to pay to use Vet’s Building for election?

VIII Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson

NCAC a public benefit organization.

Appeal of Harmony Headlands Parking . Board of Supervisors has supported and ruled in favor. But beware of existence of a private road on the left side.

Bd- no -parking zone next to Hotel El Colibri on Moonstone Beach Drive. And also loading zone opposite Post Office.

Funding OK for San Simeon bridges. Construction will  begin this June.  First Bridge must be finished before second bridge can be constructed.

Summer of 2011-projected date for completions of both.

Road Overlay-Main Street in near future.

RTA-Public transit supported by Gibson.

Planning issues-energy, open space and minerals. (See report posted on website)

Debby Mix-lower bridge at San Simeon Rd. a concern for local residents.

IX Planning Report-Airlin Singewald

Illegal tree removal-require after-the-fact permits. Also, new trees must be planted.

Exploration wells on beachfront property in Cambria-no county permit required.

Handout-same projects as last month.

Dawn Dunlap-tree removal ordinance- based on diameter not on species.  Replacement ratio for oaks and pines only.

If PGE cuts tree, is a permit required?

X Census Proclamation-read by Amanda Rice. No motion to formally support.

D. Dunlap-finds questions offensive in Questionnaire.

J. Lamb- should the NCAC support?

(no motion to support) Issue dropped.

XI Land Use Committee Report-Joyce Renshaw, Chair

Copy of Report follows

Projects reviewed by: John Lamb, Neil Cohen, James Bahringer, Steve Cole, Amanda Rice and Joyce Renshaw, Chair

1. New Project Sub2005-00102, TR2678/GFS Cambria, LLC-Tract Map with

CUP, located off Main Street in Cambria. Landowner GFS Cambria,LLC

Miller (Hostetter) APN: 0013-251-008 The existing land use is the Rod andReel Mobile Home Park at 1460 Main Street. The site has an existing home and several Mobile homes off of Main street. A paved drive loops through the site, allowing access from Main street.

The application (we) received does not describe the current project. The

following description is based on comments by David Brown, the architect for the project, and the Planning Department: The parcel will be completed in three phases, with an unknown completion date. The first phase will be the sites nearest Santa Rosa Creek. Access to all units will be from two access points off Main Street via a looped drive. There is a proposal also for a partial road vacation. The parcel presently has 22 water meters: 16 will be used for the project, 4 will be donated for off-site affordable housing, and the disposition of the remaining 2 is not known. There will be 1.3 acres of permanent open space.

Comments:

1. We encourage the builder to complete each phase before starting on the

next phase.

2. We encourage drought resistant native plants and discourage plants that require irrigation.

3. We are pleased that 4 water meters will be provided for low income housing

in Cambria.

4. We encourage the builder to abide by the height restrictions set forth in the

Cambria Design Plan and the North Coast Area Plan, since some of the

development will be visible from Highway One.

5. We encourage the builder to use green construction techniques and

materials as much as possible.

6. We encourage the builder to use local contractors, tradesmen and laborers as much as possible.

Recommendation: Support

2. New Project RC 2009-00053 Devroede (Singewald) APN: 023-121-011

MUP for a new SFR and garage. The site is 1851 Oxford Ave. Build a new SFR

W/1880 living (3/2.5) and 420 sf garage. (attached) Needs 300 sq ft TDC .

Reported slope 3.500 sq ft. Water meter has been moved to site.

Comments:

1. Completed project should enhance the neighborhood.

2. We recommend strict interpretation of the Criteria for Using TDCs in the NC

Area Plan (p. 7-65) This project proposes to use 394 sf of TDCs for the footprint

and the Gross Structural Area. The Area Plan states the maximum TDCs allowed

on a 3,500 sf lot is 300 sf for footprint or GSA.

3. We recommend strict interpretation of the Deck Size Limitation in the NC Area

Plan (7-66 )

This project proposes a 220 sf non-permeable deck. The Area Plan limits the

non-permeable decking for this project to 130 sf (10% of maximum allowable

footprint).

4. We cannot tell from the application whether the proposed rear setback is 1.5

feet, or 15 feet as required by the Area Plan (p. 7-67). The proposed building

would loom over the house to the rear if the setback is 1.5 feet.

5. We encourage the Planning Department to be more rigorous in applying the

Standards set forth in the Area Plan.

Recommendation: Support

For first project(Rod and Reel Trailer Court)

Joyce Renshaw-more study needed on low cost housing. 15% of units must be “affordable”.

Jim Bahringer-motion to support with 15% of units on site  being affordable and complies with local land use ordinance  to include above clause.

This may be the last chance for NCAC to consider the project, however.

Many questions re. rezoning of project, former issues with Rod/Reel Trailer Park.

John Lamb-seconds above motion.

Dawn Dunlap- this project very important to appearance of town and se should not approve without more details.

DeMicco-agrees with Dawn. Do not put off sending comments to County, however.

 Airlin- is project compatible with surrounding area?

Jeff Miller-project is not fully defined. How can the council vote on such a project?

Leslie-project description inadequate for support by NCAC.

Vote taken: 2 in favor, 8 against, 2 abstentions.

J. Miller-motion to not make a recommendation due to insufficient information but comments re. project should be sent to Board of Supervisors.

A. Wyatt-Council should ask applicant to return to Council meeting.

Motion seconded by Jim Bahringer.

DeMicco-the application rec’d does not fully describe the project.

J. Renshaw did receive plot plans but those plans were dated 2007.

Vote taken:  9 in favor , 1 opposed, 1 abstain.

Rice-will invite applicant to attend/review project.

Information for Second Project follows

Vote taken on Second Project above (1851 Oxford Street)

Motion made to support and passes unanimously.

XII Traffic Committee Report-Chair Erwin Ohannesian

1. Bridge Street-new delivery zone in front of PO
2. Colibri Hotel- new no parking zone
3. Weymouth/Highway One-no word from Caltrans on that project.

Potholes on Charing Lane-will call appropriate people in County.

Main Street south of Tamson-

XIII  Ad Hoc Election Committee Report

Redistricting issues-save for next year and next Council.

Forms for candidates available online-need 10 signatures for each candidate who wishes to run.(due Saturday)

Even nos.  #2, 4, 6, 8 districts are up for election. Plus Agricultural and Environmental REPS

Election is set for May 4^th, 2010

Ralph Covell-asks for more representation for rural areas, ranchers, farmers, etc.

All Committee meetings set for April 12.

Election committee meeting set for 4 PM on April 12 at Rabobank.

XIV Adjournment

 NCAC Meeting Adjourned at 8:55 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

North Coast Advisory Council
Minutes of Meeting held on Feb. 17, 2010
Minutes taken by Bambi Fields, filling in for Marty Main

I Public Concerns
1. Steve-re. lighting in town. Grandfathered lighting be brought up to current code. He suggests all lighting be brought up to current code.
2. Mary-concerns about desalination.  How will this board approach desal.  Requests item to be placed on future agenda for discussion. Drilling near Shamel Park presents a problem.
3. First Saturday of the month:  Environmental Potluck at The Connection. Starts at 4:30 PM each month.

Consent agenda motion. Jeff Miller moves, John Lamb, seconds. 

II  Public Safety

Ben Hall.  300 calls for service last month.  1 in san Simeon. 4 burglaries in 30 days in commercial establishments.

III  CCSD Muril Clift

Next meeting. –Feb. 25 at 12:30 pm at Vet’s Hall.

Annual audit
Midyear financials
Geo tech testing @Shamel Park beach

3 test wells, 10 borings-Is there sufficient water at this location?

Negotiations with fire department ongoing.

IV Supervisor’s Report

Cheri Aispuro, filling in for Supervisor Bruce Gibson
Gibson-lobbying for rural roads-Santa Rosa Creek Road with core of engineers.
County-$20 million deficit.

V  Planning Department-Airlin Singewald
Refer to Handouts from meeting-posted on Website. SLO.org.
Project Manager-Mike Wulkan 781-5608
Jamie Lopes 781-5975

Public outreach and workshops thru July 2010.
John Lamb and vacation rental ordinance-changes-noise ordinance-notification ordinances-public review in late spring.
Conservation element/open space document-hearing on Mar. 23

VI No Traffic Report
VII Amanda’s Report
proposed changes to NCAC membership.
Election Process Report
Changes: areas named, not numbered.
Refer to Summary of Suggested Changes
\Motion for ad to be placed in The Cambrian.
Goal to complete election changes in a year
Current election bylaws and procedures still in place.

Condition of Service form-amend so potential candidate must deliver 10 signatures from residents in their area. Motion: 8 in favor, 1 opposed.
Motion Passes.

First Tuesday in May= Election.  May 4, 2010

Amanda-interim chair of election committee. 

2010 census. Openings for 30 residents to do follow up for census returns.
April First-official count day.

Counil Chairs meeting  coming up.

Web committee needs to meet.

Discussion of ccsd issues like desal appropriate for NCAC?

Cambria forest committee wants to be at the Land Use Committee meeting.

Meeting Adjourned

Respectfully submitted,
Bambi Fields,
Minutes typed, posted on Website,  and distributed via email by Marty Munoz-Main

        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

Mary 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 thatSup. 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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All meetings at Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main Street

Next meeting: Wednesday, January 20, 2010

NCAC meets third Wednesday of month, except December, 6:30 PM

No Standing Committee Meetings in December.

Election Revision Ad Hoc Committee will meet on Monday, Dec 7, 2009 3:00pm

North Coast Advisory Council, P.O. Box 533, Cambria, CA 93428   (805) 927-4191

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