North Coast Advisory Council

North Coast Advisory Council

NCAC Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday,   June 15, 2011

Rabobank Community Room

I Call to Order-meeting called to order by Chair Joyce Renshaw at 6:32 PM

II Roll Call

Present:  Bob McLaughlin, Gary gall, Marjorie Sewell, Gail Robinette (late), Ralph Covell (late),  Sigrid Castaneda, Joyce Renshaw, Tom Gray, Erwin Ohannesian, Mac Van Duzer, Debby Mix, Matt Van Weerden Poelman, Marty Munoz-Main, Laurel Stewart(late), Amanda Rice

Excused: Teri O’Rourke, Clive Finchamp, Dawn Dunlap, Mary Giacoletti, Bambi Fields, Stevan Rosenlind

III  Public Comment Period: limited to items not on agenda and 3 minutes per speaker.

none

IV  Council Comments-none

V  Consent agenda- unanimously in favor

Treasurer’s Balance- $1112.40

VI  Public Agency Reports

 

1. Public Safety-Sheriff absent

2. CCSD-Jim Bahringer, reporting

Welcome to Jerry Gruber. Fiscal review of CCSD ongoing.  Joint application to improve field at Middle School.

Next Thursday, meeting of CCSD Thursday, June 23, 2011.

3. Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson

Budget hearings are finished as of June 15^th.

Re-funding of Cambria Connection.

Community Health Center-County funding unable to help them maintain services. No indication of needs-no transparency. Their staled proposal to close was negotiable-perhaps a sort of “scare tactic”?

Negotiations underway for fiscal assistance.

A. Rice-pet neutering issue. $30 thousand deficit-other groups may contribute.

John Lamb-State Budget?  Revenue extensions proposed by Governor were defeated.

Williamson Act-Supervisor must recuse himself from voting on issue.

E. Ohannesian-Cambria Special tax-goes to CCSD for ambulance service. Is not the reason for funding of Community Health.

4. Planning Department Report-Airlin Singewald

Handout of Planning and Building Major Projects-June 2011

Included projects are:

Vacation Rental Ordinance Update

Upcoming Hearing w. Coastal Commission on July 14. Contact person: John Busselle at 781.5154

Planning Commission heard this item on April 14 and took public comment. 

Continued the item to July 14, 2011.

 Commissioner Ken Topping suggested a 200 foot radius distance limitation to apply for vacation rentals in Cambria.  NCAC has submitted its comments to County.

Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE)  Update

County is in the process of compiling background information (population and  buildout projections) and will present this info at a future public workshop.  Contact: Mike Wulkan @ 781. 5608.

On Mar. 29, 2011, the BOS directed staff to divide the LUCE project into 2 stages.

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.

the draft LUCE update will be submitted to NCAC for review/comments/recommendations.

Temporary Events Ordinance Update

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

Hearing before Planning Commission on June 30, 2011.

Contact Person is Karen Nall at 781.5606.

Planning Commission heard item on Mar. 31 and continued it to June 9.

Mar. 31 staff report will be available online at www.sloplanning.org

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.

(see below for discussion)

Other development projects/appeals include

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

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

Staff is reviewing the proposed tree replacement mitigation plan. Hearing date to be announce. Ryan Hostetter is the contact person @ 788-2351. Cambria Forest committee presented recommendations to NCAC at Feb. meeting.

County staff will review restoration plan for compliance with NCAP tree replacement standards.

Complete Handout available on NCAC website…

VII Old Business

 Trolley Service-meeting to be scheduled.

NCAC Training Day at County.  Sigrid Castaneda in attendance. positive feedback.

MacVan Duzer-comments on low water table in Paso Area.

Joyce Renshaw-updates of results of 448 square foot planned deck now changed to 364 sq. ft. reduction of deck and screening by tree planting which should cover the deck in 5 years.

VIII  Business, Traffic, and Transportation Committee Report-E. Ohannesian, Chair

 County person absent at last meeting. Circulation study begins in 2012. The last of 3 phases involves Cambria. Will update the community in future.

S.Cole-concern with a few large slide in area of pine Knolls Drive.

IX Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti, absent.

 

IX  New Business

Public review Draft-see agenda

Information item:  Public Review Draft Amendments to allow for deferral of Public Facilities Fees and road Improvement Fees.  There will be public hearings in July.  Contact person is John Hofschroer, Supervising Planner,.

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

 

1. Haney Project on Arliss  Drive

DRC2010-00064 HANEY MUP

Link to application file: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2010-00064_HANEY/DRC2010-00064_HANEY.pdf

Summary:  Applicant seeks Minor Use Permit for an addition to an existing single-family residence, at 1730 Arliss Drive, Cambria – APN 024-252-045. Project would add 844 square feet to residence and a new 144 square-foot carport.

Land Use Committee recommendation: APPROVE with conditions (see below).

Discussion: The proposed project at 1730 Arliss would make various alterations to an existing 1,144 sp. ft. SFR and add a carport, bringing the total gross structural area (living area plus carport) to 2,132 sq. ft.  On the whole, the project would clearly be an improvement for an older building and an enhancement of the neighborhood. Because the project is in the Visible Hillside Special Project Area, the normal maximum allowable GSA for a parcel of this size (5,250 sq. ft.) is 1,900 sq. ft.  The lot applicants will need to acquire 232 sq. ft. in transfer of development credits (TDCs) to carry out this project. Also, the North Coast Area Plan requires that TDCs for projects in the Visible Hillside SPA be acquired from the same SPA. The North Coast Area Plan also states, “All development within the viewshed of Highway One shall be constructed of natural-appearing materials, using earthen or forest-toned colors. Reflective materials shall be minimized. The natural appearance of buildings, fences, and other development shall be maintained through the life of the structure. “ We recommend approval of this MUP application provided that these requirements of the North Coast Area Plan are met.

 

 Haney Project on Arliss Drive. Motion to approve passes unanimously.

 2. Residential Accessory Uses

LRP2010-00012 Residential Accessory Uses

Link to proposed ordinance revision: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/LRP2010-000012_RES_ACCESSORY_USES/LRP2010-00012.pdf

Summary:  The Planning Department proposes changes to the Residential Accessory Uses Section in both Title 22 and Title 23. The proposed changes update the Ordinance to reflect current trends in residential accessory uses and simplify the accessory structure section.

Land Use Committee recommendation: APPROVE

Discussion: The proposed revisions would primarily clarify standards for accessory structures used for non-commercial hobbies, artistic endeavors, maintenance of vehicles owned by residents, and similar purposes. It also sets standards for pool houses, outdoor kitchens and home occupation commercial kitchens.  Maximum guest house size would also be set at 600 square feet rather than 40% of main residence size. 

Short discussion: Supervisor Gibson: guest house has no kitchen facilities.

Cowell-how does this apply to rural /ag lands?

Airlin: would effect rural but not ag lands.

Motion made to approve as stated.  Motion vote: Yes 7,   No 1, Abstentions: 3 

Motion approved.

A. Rice: neighbor has storage shed outside of home and may be starting to enclose the structure?

3. LRP2010-00013 Small Wind Energy Facilities

Link to proposed ordinance revision: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/LRP2010-00013_WIND_ENERGY/LRP2010-00013_WIND_ENERGY.pdf

Summary:  The Planning Department proposes to add a new section to both Title 22 and Title 23 for Small Wind Energy Systems. The proposed changes update the Ordinance to reflect current state law (Government Code Section 65893 et Seq.) and to encourage and increase renewable energy use county-wide.

Land Use Committee recommendation: NO RECOMMENDATION

Discussion:  LUC members were unable to reach consensus on an overall recommendation regarding the draft proposed ordinance revision, but a majority of members had a number of concerns, including:

The county does not appear to have the authorization under the state law it cites to draft an ordinance for Small Wind Energy Facilities in urbanized areas (a category that includes Cambria).

There is no minimum size for a parcel on which a turbine could be installed.

The proposed revision makes no distinction between land use designations – i.e., commercial, residential, industrial or agricultural. Single-family residential zones are treated the same as others.

Wind facilities would be permitted on a zoning-clearance basis, so neighboring property owners would have little chance for input.

The noise rule offered by the revision has been shown to be inadequate as an enforcement tool – e.g. for vacation rentals. 

The above ordinance is being drafted to encourage small scale wind energy on site.

Concerns: noise, visual eyesore-see above.

Covell-expresses negative issues with wind systems.

John Lamb-wind energy systems organizations recommend setback of 30 feet on a parcel of 1 acre, plus others point to high maintenance.  Thinks not a good idea for residential areas of Cambria.

M.Van W P: a form of “selling energy”?

Airlin-height of towers.  Roof mounted systems expected because of height limitations.

Erwin O. –will the tower be constructed to resemble a pine tree? (?)

S. Cole-discussion: top of blade determines height limit.

T. Gray- will apply favorably to some large lots in Cambria.

S. Cole-signs on tower, guide wires may lower cost,

J. Lamb-state statues set limit of 100 feet.

Should also blend into existing environment.

$700=800 to repaint. Also, freight charges super high.

S. Cole-in favor of wind energy. Roof mounted units can cause damage to buildings.

Enforcement of rules regarding wind systems is unenforceable.

Bird Safety issue.

Supervisor Gibson-local roof mounted units can be found locally at Lemos Pet Supply in Morro bay. Also on Estero near Golf Course in MB a house with several wind units on it.

Coastal Commission would have to pass all recommendations.

G. Gall-trees in Cambria pose unique situation.

April through July =Cambria’s wind season.  Also  in October.

R. Covell-if enough wind to generate power, then watch out for damage to roof.

Motion to continue discussion and disapprove wind units on parcels less than 1 acre.

Vote:  Yes 6,   No 1,  Abstentions 4.

Motion is passed.

R. Covell-thanks to Tom Gray for all his meticulous efforts on behalf of all Cambrians.

XI  Chair’s Report- Joyce Renshaw

 

E. Ohannesian- is 46 a scenic road? 

No. Issue of construction /visual eyesore at new winery on H 46.

Airlin will refer matter to appropriate people.

Supervisor Gibson- wineries have their own rules and permit requirements.

XII  Meeting Adjourned at 8:02 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)
REGULAR MEETING, Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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  April 20, 2011

Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1112.40

Public Agency Reports

Public Safety:  Todd Steeb/Jay Donovan

Cambria Community Services District:  Jim Bahringer

District 2 Supervisor:  Bruce Gibson (will be reporting on Redistricting among other things)

Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald

Old Business

Letter to CCSD on opening dialog between CCSD and NCAC on trolley service

Community Advisory Council Training May 20, 2011 at 9:00 Library in SLO

Public Hearing on Quan DRC2010-00045 Mup at 1935 Berwick Adding 448 sf deck, May 20, 2011 Board of Supervisors Chambers at 9:00

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: Tom Gray Committee Chair: Kerry Brown will come to the Land Use meeting  June 6, 2011 at 6:30 at Rabobank to discuss LRP2010-00013 draft of Small Wind Energy System and LRP2010-00012 Draft Residential Accessory Uses. Public encouraged to attend.

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw

Report on Election: Gary Gall and Seating of new Council members and Election of new Officers

Adjourn

North Coast Advisory Council

Minutes of regular Meeting

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Rabobank Community Room

1070 Main Street

 

I Call to Order-Chair Joyce Renshaw at 6:34 PM

II Roll Call-Marty Main

 

Present:  Bob McLaughlin, Bambi Fields, Gary Gall,  Marjorie Sewell(late), Gail Robinette (late), Ralph Covell(late), Teri O”Rourke, Sigrid Castaneda, Joyce Renshaw, Tom Gray, Jeff Miller , Erwin Ohannesian, Clive Finchamp,  Debby Mix,  

Matt Van Weerden Poelman(late), Marty Munoz Main,  Laurel Stewart

Excused:  Stevan Rosenlind, Teri O’Rourke, Mary Giacoletti, Dawn Dunlap

Absent:   Mac Van Duzer, Mary Giacoletti

III  Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review

Approval of Minutes of March meeting.

IV  Public Comment Period

1. Amanda Rice- Fire Chief Miller support and online petition. Chief Miller stated in his letter to her that his firing had nothing to do with any misconduct on his part.  Call

A. Rice for additional information @ 927-4191.  Petition can be  found at  www.  

thepetitionsite.com/1/we supportchiefmiller

 

2. S. Cole-trash cans at bus stop.  Who takes care of pick-up?  Bahringer says Mission County is responsible.

V  Council Member Items-Discussion

B. McLaughlin-reiterates support for Chief Miller.

VI Consent Agenda-motion passes

Approval of Minutes of March 16, 2011 Meeting

Treasurer’s Report-current balance $1120.22

VII Public Agency Reports

1. Public Safety-Greg Eiger-CHP gives report

H1 closed for at least one month.  CalTrans has message signs o Highway One, which seem confusing for a lot of motorists. SHP now assisting in Monterey County since the closure.  Parking citations for those illegally parked in handicapped parking spaces. Enforcing registrations on cars and also give tickets for cellphone use  ( a $161. ticket)

B. Fields-Highway One is open only partway.

K. Tanner-northern slide area open as of tonight.

T. Gray-confusion re. signage on H One.

M. Sewell-questions presence of motorcycles _CHP in training.

E. Ohannesian- phone number to call to find latest road conditions:   800-427-ROAD.

J. Miller- signs remotely programmed?

Private contractor hired to handle messaging.

2. Sheriff’s Department Report-Jay Donovan

Last month:  259 calls, which include 45 medical, 18 alarms, 13 thefts(most identity thefts)

 

 

residents are advised to watch credit cards, shred all important documents with names, and addresses, etc.  Lock your car and do not leave wallets , purses inside

 

John Lamb-door-to-door solicitation requires business license, but the license is not required upon demand.

Tree Trimmer Thefts-inside job?  Victims being  “followed” and  habits noted.  Keep alert as to cars/strangers.

3. CCSD-Jim Bahringer-no report

4. District 2 Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson

Santa Rosa Creek Road-bid is out for fixing problems.

Steve Price-signs on H. One-send comments via email.

Gibson will not be on Coastal Commission this year.

County Budget-proceeding.

Carriza Plains- Solar Project in County. Approved. Project may have some legal issues forthcoming.

5. Planning Department Update-Airlin Singewald

PROJECT:  VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE UPDATE

Public review draft available online:  www.sloplanning.org  . Project continued to July 14, 2011 with Planning Commission.  John Busselle @ 781-5154.  Planning Commission heard this item on April 14 and took public comment and continued the item to July 14, 2011.  Planning Commissioner Ken Topping suggested a 200 foot radius distance limitation to apply for vacation rentals in Cambria only.  NCAC has already submitted comments to County.

PROJECT:  Land Use and  Circulation Element(LUCE) Update

The project is the first major Land Use and Circulation Element update in over 25 years. Forwards strategic growth goals in rural areas of  SLO County.  Consolidates 15 planning areas based on watersheds.

 

 

Mike Wulkan, CONTACT PERSON.  781-5608

On March 29, 2011, the BOS directed staff divide the LUCE update into 2 phases.  PHASE ONE would be an organizational update to consolidate planning areas, establish rural plans and community plans, and amend highway corridor design standards.

PHASE TWO would update policies and standards to implement strategic growth policies.

PROJECT:  Temporary Events Ordinance Update

 

Planning Commission heard this item on Mar. 31, 2011 and continued it to June 9, 2011.  Staff report will be available online at www.sloplanning.org .

Karen Nall for questions.

PROJECT:  PG&E Tree Removal Minor Use Permit-Coastal Development Permit

Staff is reviewing the company’s proposed tree replacement mitigation plan.

Ryan Hostetter, contact person at 788-2351.

Questions-

B. Fields-vacation rental ordnance does not apply to San Simeon?  Does not.

R. Hawley- why so long to settle with PG&E issues?  Has been 2 years…

6. Public Works-Tree Trimming-Frank Honeycutt

Goal-to cover the entire town of Cambria on county maintained roads and grant access for bikers, pedestrians, as well as motorists.

Especially intersections.

White, generic doorhangers with wrong info were given out by SLO County Public Works.  Please dispose of all doorhangers left on your door.  Do not share; please shred.

Focus is on tree-trimming only.

Wood will be hauled away or chipped.

Tools will be cleaned to avoid the spread of disease.

Let County know of your intentions.

R. Hawley-more care should be taken when cutting.  Fire Dept. has stated that trucks can get through all streets.  Destruction of forest could be a result of haphazard cutting.  $ could be redirected to other uses.  Leave the forest alone. 

Is the 15 foot leeway mentioned somewhere in a county ordinance?

F. Honeycutt- see Cal Trans Highway Design Manual. 

Hawley-why is tree trimming such a burning issue these days? 

Frank Honeycutt-It is time for Cambria.  We are way overdue.

R. Covell Rick and Frank should discuss issues together and arrive at some compromise.

A. Rice-  Forest Committee-how are the priorities made for county tree trimming?

Issues-residents, geography, etc.  How are they considered?

F. Honeycutt-some neighborhoods require more trimming than others.

Chief Miller was very supportive, says Honeycutt.

PGE use Davey to cut trees.

Pamela Thompson-complains about too many cars parked in front of her home, which appears surrounded with vacation rental homes.  Is grateful for the trees being trimmed.

 

7. RTA Service Report/Update-Ed King, reports

RTA= San Luis Obispo Regional transit authority

Staff recommendation- eliminate trolley service, increase weekend service on Route 12B.

The farebox recovery ratio was 3.6%, well below the minimum 10% required.

funding from CCSD ended in Sept. 09.

It is therefore recommended that the trolley service be discontinued this summer and reallocated the service hours to improving weekend service on Route 12B which currently provides fixed route service between San Simeon-Hearst Castle,  Cambria-Cayucos-Morro bay and SLO.

Rec:  a public workshop be held on May 11 or 12 in Cambria to obtain community and stakeholder feedback.  The new service would start sometime in early July.  Staff would continue to work on trolley service scenarios when the economy improves.  

Staff Recommendation:  authorize the Executive Director to discontinue trolley service in Cambria and reallocate service hours to weekend Route 12B service.

Discussion:

K. Tanner-is trolley still available for special community events?  Yes, at $68/ hour.

M. VanWeerden- extended period of time to wait is one complaint.  Wants bus to travel up and down Main Street (also, Chamber is in favor).

Business owners prefer trolley to bus.

Ed King-a community group needs to subsidize the trolley.

CCSD-stopped funding in Sept. 2009.

Motion by Ralph Covell –to write a letter to CCSD to open discussion re. possible restart of funding???

M. Clift- issue on funding the trolley with tax dollars from water and sewer.

B. Fields-will there be trolley service to Shamel Park on 4^th of July this year?

Yes, at $68/hour.  Who will pay??

Report given by E. King goes out on May 4^th. Any questions/comments/suggestions-contact him ASAP.

B. Gibson-in agreement with downsizing the trolley service,

M. Clift-difficult to fund any event which is outside of Cambria such as San Simeon.

Ralph Covell-letter should open a discussion and possibly a solution.

Alan Fields, bus driver, – motels are not aware of the trolley service.

Bed tax should be hiked to pay for trolley service.

Motion – to write letter to CCSD  8 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstention.

Motion passes.

R. McLaughlin-proposes an ad hoc committee for the problem. No one else is interested.

J. Miller-committee not needed.

J. Renshaw- will ask for members” opinions and write a letter to CCSD.

VIII Old Business

Election Procedures Reminder-Election is May 3, 2011 for Area 7 candidates

Erwin Ohannesian and Amanda Rice.

Gary Gall-Election Committee Chair.

IX  NCAC Reports

1. Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report-Erwin Ohannesian

Subject:  Safety on Bridge and Center Streets.  Possible reversal of traffic flow in front of Post Office?

J. Brannon and Traffic Committee have had several meetings. 

J. Brannon- illegally parked cars on both sides of Center and Burton as one exits have created a safety problem.

Cites prior experience as fireman.

reports on issue of reversing traffic.

Has rec’d copy of Opinions via Email on subject of traffic reversal.

In spite of all previous discussions, the Board of Supervisors have already decided to implement procedures toward safety in that area.

Frank Honeycutt-filling in for Ryan Chapman:

Public Works,, in its report re. Bridge/Center Streets One Way Analysis

states that the reversal of traffic would create new operational problems  and would alos create problems with the location of the Post Office drop boxes.  The cost of $40G to $100G would be needed to coordinate with the Postal Office to construct a median island to place the boxes.

Instead, Public Works is considering several solutions to address the safety concerns, as noted in the letter below.

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Burton Business District will have a 25 MPH speed limit as well as a 4 way stop sign at the intersection of Center and Burton.

Painting of the centerline and replacing the missing raised pavement markers.

The area will also be monitored and if problem persists, Public Works will look at additional changes.

Implementation_ a couple of weeks.

Any questions or comments,  rchapman@co.slo.ca.us or by phone at 781-1406.

 

 

Frank Honeycut- any special problem like pothole, weeds obscuring traffic signs, etc. can be dealt with by having residents contact county.

 

Report by Erwin Ohannesian

Parking problem around the Post Office and Center street.  AT&T has a facility in the middle of it.  Two driveways which are nto used.  Requests removal of driveway to add a few more parking spaces.

2. Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti-no report. Absent

X New Business

Land Use and Project Review Committee, Tom Gray, Chair

1.  DRC2010-00045 QUAN — MUP to remove 170 square feet of deck and replace with 448 square feet of new deck. Site located at 1935 Berwick Ave., Cambria. APN: 023-105-013.

Planner: Paul Sittig

Link to MUP application: 

http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2010-00045_QUAN/DRC2010-00045_QUAN.pdf

Comments: This project would replace a 180 sq. ft. deck, off the second floor on the west (ocean-facing) side of the existing structure, with a 448 sq. ft. deck. With an existing 40 sq. ft. deck remaining on the east side of the house, the total decking (all permeable) would be 488 sq. ft. 

The planned deck appears to be within setback and height requirements, although next-door neighbors to the south have expressed concern to the Land Use Committee about the nearness of the new deck to their own rear yard and rear deck.

The Committee takes note of that concern. It also sees two areas in which the proposed project may be in conflict with county planning standards. One is the applicant’s determination that 58 Transfer of Development Credits (TDCs) would be required. The other is the planned use of TDCs to enable construction of decking beyond the standard limit of 30% of maximum allowable footprint.

On the issue of TDC count, the maximum permeable decking allowed on a lot of 3,500 square feet is 390 sq. ft. (1,300 max. allowable footprint X 30%).  The plan calls for total decking – all permeable – of 488 sq. ft.  By the County’s own formula, the TDC requirement should be 98, not 58.

As for using TDCs to increase deck size past the 390 sq. ft. limit, this is not expressly permitted by the North Coast Area Plan. The plan (see “Planning Area Standards,” pp. 7-65 and 7-66) says only that TDCs can be used to increase “Footprint or Gross Structural Area.” It may be an informal County custom to extend the use of TDCs to decks, but such unofficial practices are not conducive to a transparent permitting process 

In fairness to the applicant, the County should follow its normal procedure in deciding whether to grant this MUP. However, the Committee requests that the language regarding use of TDCs be clarified as to decks and other improvements not mentioned in the North Coast Area Plan now.

Recommendation: Approve, under the following conditions: 1) that the County follow its normal criteria as to the use of TDCs for decks, and 2) that the TDC requirement be changed to 98, or the stated requirement of 58 TDCs be explained. 

Discussion:

David Craig, neighbor objects to above plan.  Lives directly behind 1935 Berwick.

1200 is the max allowable footprint , not 1300 as stated in report. 

Another neighbors present to object to the plans.  Cite invasion of privacy as well as use of TDCs  to build a deck.

Deck is too large for the neighborhood character..

Tom Gray-issue of the TDC and the max. footprint..

privacy issue for neighbors.

Decks-limited to 30% of allowable footprint.

T.Gray-subjective issue in terms of privacy.

the recommendation stands.

K. Renshaw-terms issue as example of “folk ordinance”.

Laurel Stewart- is the residents paying TDCs to receive whatever is desired?

Motion Proposal by Jeff Miller

If it is the County’s normal practice to disallow(Not follow) the NCAP plan and to use TDCs for decks, then…the deck plan will be approved by Council.

Motion vote:  for change in wording addition-  6 in favor, 1 opposed, 2 abstentions

Motion passes.

Motion to approve project with change of wording

In favor-0

Against-7

Abstain-2

Motion to approve project Does NOT pass.

 

2.  DRC2010-00055 KIRKPATRICK – MUP to add 704 sq. ft. to an existing 990 SFR at 860 Kenneth Drive, Cambria. APN: 023-026-003.

 

Planner: Paul Sittig

Link to MUP application: 

http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2010-00055_KIRKPATRICK/DRC2010-00055_KIRKPATRICK.pdf

Comment: Project would remove a 196 sq. ft. existing deck and add 704 sq. ft. of living space and a new deck of 176 sq. ft.  New gross structural area would be 1,694 sq. ft. and footprint would be 1,012 sq ft. on a lot totaling 11,904 sq. ft. Two Monterey pine trees and two oak trees would be removed. 

The addition is within limits as to footprint, GSA, living area and setbacks for a lot of this size (the closest point to a lot line would be 6 feet). The new construction is designed to blend as much as possible with the appearance of the existing structure, and the stone walls, covered carport and other distinctive elements seen from the street would be preserved. 

The plan as submitted calls for the planting of eight oaks and four pines to be planted for the two oaks and two pines that need to be removed. According to the “Planning Area Standards” of the North Coast Area Plan (p. 7-23), pines are to be replaced at a 4:1 ratio and oaks at a 6:1 ratio. There appears to be adequate room on the parcel to plant pines and oaks at these ratios, so the number of replacement trees should be increased to eight pines and 12 oaks.

Recommendation: Approve, with correct replacement planting requirement.

Discussion of Second Project. Motion to approve project as stated.  ]

Approve-9

Unanimous. Motion approved.

3.  SUB2010-00029 COAL 08-0003 STEINER – Lot line adjustment between two parcels located off San Simeon Creek Road. APNs: 013-271-017 and 021.

Planners: Paul Sittig and Bill Robeson.

Links:  

Referral — http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/SUB2010-00029_COAL08-0003_STEINER/SUB2010-00029_COAL08-0003_STEINER.pdf

Site Plan — http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/SUB2010-00029_COAL08-0003_STEINER/STEINER+LLA+SITE+PLAN.pdf

Comment: This is an application to adjust the lot line between parcels at 3310 San Simeon Creek Road owned by Phelan Land Company II, LLC, and Steiner Creek Cattle Co., LLC. The applicants wish to transfer approximately 4 acres between the two parcels (each of approximately 160 acres) to relocate the lot line from San Simeon Creek to the center line of San Simeon Creek Road. No change in the existing use of this land is requested. 

Recommendation: Approve.

Discussion of Third Project (lot line adjustment between 2 parcels off San Simeon Creek Road)

Motion to approve.

In favor- 9

Motion passes unanimously.

XI  Chair’s Report-no report tonight.

XII Adjournment of Meeting at_9:24 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)

REGULAR MEETING, Wednesday, April 20, 2011

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

 

Treasurer’s Report-

 

Public Agency Reports

Public Safety:

 

Cambria Community Services District:

 

District 2 Supervisor:

 

Planning Department Update:

 

Public works

 

RTA Service Report and Update:

 

Old Business

Election Procedures Reminder

 

NCAC Reports

Business Tra

ffic and Transportation Committee Report:

Environmental Report:

 

New Business

Land Use and Project Review Committee:

 

Chair’s Report:

Joyce RenshawAdjourn

All meetings at Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main Street, 6:30 PM. NCAC meets third Wednesday of month, except December, Committees

meet the 1st Monday of each month at Rabobank. Traffic & Transportation Committee at 3:00 PM, Land Use/Project Review Committee at 6:30 PM.

North Coast Advisory Council, P.O. Box 533, Cambria, CA 93428 (805) 927-2202,

 

Land Use/Project Review Report

April 20, 2011

All meetings at Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main Street, 6:30 PM. NCAC meets third Wednesday of month, except December, Committees

meet the 1st Monday of each month at Rabobank. Traffic & Transportation Committee at 3:00 PM, Land Use/Project Review Committee at 6:30 PM.

North Coast Advisory Council, P.O. Box 533, Cambria, CA 93428 (805) 927-2202,

 

 

www.NorthCoastAdvisoryCouncil.org

 

www.NorthCoastAdvisoryCouncil.org

Tom Gray, Committee ChairMary GiacolettiJohn Brannon will present his proposal forchange of traffic pattern in front of the Post Office. Ryan Chapman, Traffic Engineer, will present his

findings. There will be time for public and Council response and for Council’s action on this issue. Erwin

Ohannesian will report on other Traffic issues.

Gary Gall is Chair of the Election Committee. Elections will be held inthe Conference Room of Rabobank on May 3, 2011 from 9:00-6:00. Area 7 will be on the ballot.

Amanda Rice and Erwin Ohannesian are on the ballot

Aimee Wyatt and Ed King: Tree Trimming update Frank HoneycuttAirlin SingewaldBruce GibsonJim BahringerTodd Steeb/Jay DonovanCurrent Balance $1120.22March 16, 2011

North Coast Advisory Council

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, March16, 2011

 

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

II Roll Call-Bambi Fields, filling in for M. Main.

Present: Bob McLaughlin, Bambi Fields, Gar Gall, Stevan Rosenlind, Marjorie Sewell, Gail Robinette, Ralph Covell, Teri O’Rourke, Joyce Renshaw, Tom Gray, Jeff Miller, Erwin Ohannesian, Clive Finchamp, Mary Giacoletti, Laurel Stewart, and new member Matt Van Weerden Poelman

Excused: Dawn Dunlap, Marty Munoz-Main

Absent:  Sigrid Castaneda, Debby Mix, Mac VanDuzer

III Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review, Approval of Minutes of Feb. 16 meeting.

Treasurer’s Report:  current balance of $1150.22

change enables new member Matt Van Weerden Poelman to sit as part of NCAC representing the Chamber of Commerce.

J. Miller-motion to approve consent agenda. G. Gall seconds

IV Public Comment

Steve- we’re doing great.

A. Rice-County is trimming trees-overdue.

V  Public Safety: Sheriff Parkinson’s comments-Tsunami warning.

Todd Steeb-reports

VI  CCSD Report-Jim Bahringer-report

VII  District 2 Supervisor’s Report- Bruce Gibson

1. Tree Trimming- for road right-of-way and for PGE lines

2. Main Street Bridge-project moves forward. Completion maybe in Dec. 2012

3. Trolley-discussion next meeting.

VIII  Planning Department Update- Airlin Singewald, no report, except a short email to Joyce Renshaw

Advisory Council Workshop scheduled for April 29. Members are urged to attend.

IX  Old Business

Elections for NCAC new members to be held on May 3 in the conference room of Rabobank.

Area 7 candidates are Erwin Ohannesian and Amanda Rice.

XII  Forest Committee Report-Amanda Rice

revised recommendations on Project DRC 2010-00022 PG&E MUP for after-the-fact tree removal of Monterey Pines and Vegetation management.

support for the letter Motion to approve sending letter. Passes

XIII  Approval of letter supporting Bruce for Coastal Commission. Motion passes.

XIV  Business, Traffic and Transportation Committee Report-Erwin Ohannesian

Report on traffic Pattern change idea on Bridge Street and other traffic issues.

XV  Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti

XVI  New Business: Land Use Committee-no land use projects this month.

XVII  Chair’s Report-no report.

XVIII Adjournment of Meeting

Respectfully submitted by Bambi Fields

Typed/distributed by Marty Main

North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)
REGULAR MEETING, Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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  February 16, 2011

Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1150.22	

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

RTA Service Report and Update: Coming next month

Old Business

Election Procedures Reminder  Gary Gall is Chair of the Election Committee. The Chair has the Condition of Service forms. The forms also can be down loaded from the Website. These forms must be signed and turned in no later than this March meeting. The Council will accept the nominated candidates and approve the official ballot in March. The candidates names will be published in the Cambrian the third week in April. Elections will be held in the Conference Room of Rabobank on May 3, 2011.

Report by Amanda Rice Representing the Forest Committee’s revised recommendation on Project DRC 2010-00022 PG&E MUP for after the fact tree removal of Monterey Pines and Vegetation management.

New Business 

	Approval of a letter of support for Bruce to be sent to the Governor for his appointment to the Coastal Commission. 

NCAC Reports 

Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report: Erwin Ohannesian, Chair. Report on Traffic Pattern Change Idea on Bridge Street and other traffic issues.

Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

New Business

 Land Use and Project Review Committee: Tom Gray, Committee Chair. No land use projects this month.

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw

Adjourn

North Coast Advisory Council

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

 

I Call to Order- Chair Joyce Renshaw at 6:40 PM

Quorum established

II Roll Call-Marty Main, Recording Secretary

Present: Bob McLaughlin, Bambi Fields, Gary Gall, Stevan Rosenlind, Marjorie Sewell, Ralph Covell, Sigrid Castaneda, Jeff Miller, Clive Finchamp, Marty Munoz-Main,Mary Giacoletti, Laurel Stewart (some of the above were late)

Excused:  Gail Robinette, Teri O’Rourke, Tom Gray, Erwin Ohannesian, Dawn Dunlap, Debby Mix

Absent: Mac VanDuzer

III  Agenda Review-changes to agenda, none.

IV  Public Comment Period

 1. S.Cole-recommends placement of trash can near bus stop on Main St.

 V  Council Comments

consent agenda /minutes. treasurer’s report( current balance of $1331.22) . Motion made to approve. Motion passes unanimously.

VI   Public Agency Reports

1.  Public Safety:  Martin Basti, filling in for T. Steeb, who will attend later this evening. New sheriff, Parkinson, interested in attending future meetings of NCAC.

Month of Jan. 2011,  196 calls for service, include 60 ambulance calls and 14 arrests.

A. Rice- info on 911 calls.

J. Lamb-interested in types of arrests, reasons for.

theft, vandalism, assault and battery. Is interested in receiving this information monthly.  will be on Sheriff’s website.

2. CCSD Report: Jim Bahringer

Trash can on Bridge St. overflowed.  Mission county Disposal is in charge.  Issue may be in hands of Chamber?

 3. Supervisor’s Report:  Bruce Gibson, out of town on business. Cherie Aispuro reporting.

Feb. 22- Board scheduled to conduct meeting – Budget Planning Session

4. Planning Department Update: Airlin Singewald

no new projects scheduled. End of April, Advisory Council training. Date to be forthcoming (April 29^th?)

5. RTA Service Report: Aimee Wyatt

2 new bus shelters, donated by Sierra Vista Hospital

grant for additional bus service on coast means service on central coast to double.

Aug. 1, 2011 –target date for new service additions.

Summer Trolley in Cambria-5 trips between Morro Bay and San Simeon.  The San Simeon Campground may be the turnaround point.

Benches and shelters around Cambria.

The  Cambria Community Bus (not affiliated with RTA) for resident seniors.

Request by M.Cole for bus to Paso Robles.

VII   Old Business

Election Procedures Reminder.

Gary Gall, Chair of the Election Committee.  He has arranged for Cambrian notice this month. Marty Main has changed on NCAC website to reflect the election areas for this year’s election.  Election scheduled for May 3, 2011  in the conference room of Rabobank.  The forms can also be downloaded from website. Forms must be signed and turned in no later than the third Wednesday of March.

The Council will accept the nominated candidates and approve the official ballot in March.  The names of all candidates will be published in the Cambrian on the third week of April. 

Vacation Rental Ordinance-

J. Renshaw-any action taken by Board of Supervisors re. VRO?  Not yet, according to Singewald.

 Forest Committee Report-Amanda Rice

The Committee concludes that cutting of the trees was optional, not a maintenance issue.

$75 00. not enough to pay for replacement trees acc. to Area Plan.

 Letter Composed by Forest Committee follows:

February 14, 2011

TO: Joyce Renshaw, Chair of North Coast Advisory Council

District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson

Ryan Hostetter, Planner, SLO County Department of Planning & Building

The Cambria Forest Committee reviewed the after-the-fact permit submitted by PG&E.

(DRC2010-0002) and offers the following comments and suggestions.

The CFC supports the goal of mitigating for environmental damage done when the trees were removed, but finds the permit to be inconsistent with local policies and ordinances, including the North Coast Area Plan and the Cambria Forest Management Plan, and not in the best interest of Cambria or its Monterey Pine forest.

The Committee recommends that PG&E be required to meet the relevant standards of the North  Coast Area Plan. The Plan was developed with a great deal of public input and was approved by the County and certified by the California Coastal Commission. Pages 7-23 and 7-24 of the NCAP include quite specific guidelines for replacement of trees removed that are larger than 6” diameter at 4.5’ from grade:

_ Appropriate off-site location identified and permission secured from land owner;

_ Planting done during optimum planting season;

_ Trees maintained until they are successfully established;

_ Annual monitoring reports submitted until established or 3 years, whichever is sooner.

The permit we reviewed has many deficiencies. The permit does state that “PG&E intends provide in-lieu funding for off-site replacement at a 4:1 ratio with a per tree cost of $25 (for a total of $7500).” But it missing the critical details the County would need to determine whether PG&E has adhered to the NCAP guidelines listed above.

Other problems identified by the CFC include the following:

1. $7,500 is unlikely to cover the actual costs of the mitigation for 300 trees.

2. The permit lacks details about how many trees were actually removed from which

specific properties (75 tree removals are noted on the permit, although earlier report by

PG&E counted 88). No information or documents are offered to support the number

removed.

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3. There is no description of a re-vegetation and monitoring plan, no specific sites for

planting, no timeline for the mitigation or description of follow-up monitoring plans.

4. “Off-site replacement” is described as acceptable policy only when there is no space for replacement trees on the same property as the removals. The CFC suggests Fern

Canyon would be an excellent place to plant some of these trees. It is our understanding

that PG&E must secure permission from the CCSD or other lot owners to plant trees on

their (our) property. At the very least, the owners of the lots, whether replacement is on

site or elsewhere, should be notified/identified of what PG&E plans to do.

5. The County should set a completion date for the planting specified in the permit. The

date should allow for planting at the best time of the year and otherwise follow time

requirements imposed by the county on MUPs.

Given all the above deficiencies, the ability to monitor the mitigation and ensure follow-through by PG&E would be not just difficult, but actually impossible It is not in the interests of the community of Cambria, nor within the guidelines of the North Coast Area Plan to approve this permit.

The Forest Committee is also concerned that the county has failed to address how the county and PG&E will approach policy regarding future tree removals and the issue of why expanded tree removals were allowed outside the Public Resource Code requirements.

The Forest Committee will partner with County staff to ensure the standards of the North Coast Area Plan and the Cambria Forest Management Plan are carried out.

Sincerely,

Cambria Forest Committee

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Attachment 1:

Excerpt from the 2007 North Coast Area Plan (pp7-23 and 7-24)

“Any Monterey pine trees that are six inches or more in diameter 4.5 feet above ground

removed shall be replaced at a 4:1 ratio. All open areas of the site disturbed by project

construction are to be seeded with native, drought and fire resistant species that are compatible with the habitat valve of the surrounding forest. Replacement vegetation shall be planted in conformance with the following measures:

(1) A replanting plan shall be prepared as a part of the application. Elements of thisplan

shall include the type, size and location of vegetation; a description of irrigation plans;

and plan notes indicating compliance with the standards of this section. Any proposed

on-site or off-site replanting plan must be approved by the County Planning and Building

Department prior to issuance of building permits.

(2) Container sizes for all replacement seedlings shall be one gallon, unless approved by

the Director of Planning and Building. Pinus radiata var. macrocarpa, the native

Monterey Pine tree, shall be used for replanting of any pine tree removed. No out of

area Monterey Pine stock shall be used.

(3) New trees shall be planted to reinforce the forest character on the site and in the

street frontage, and to screen proposed development.

If insufficient area exists to plant all or any of the replacement vegetation on site, then

the replanting plan shall identify an appropriate off-site area and owned or managed by

an appropriate government agency or nonprofit organization.

If an off-site replanting is chosen, the replanting must occur with the review and approval

of the Environmental Coordinator, and shall be verified by submittal of a letter from the

appropriate agency or organization to the Environmental Coordinator. All replacement

conditions and monitoring measures (e.g., number of trees, maintenance, etc.) shall

apply.

(5) Prior to final building permit inspection, the applicant shall provide a letter to the

County prepared by a qualified nurseryman or landscape contractor that the re-vegetation plan has been properly implemented; and

(6) All new plants shall be maintained until successfully established. This shall include

caging from animals (e.g., deer, rodents), periodic weeding and adequate watering (e.g.,

drip-irrigation system). If possible, planting during the warmest, driest months (June

through September) shall be avoided. In addition, standard planting procedures (e.g.,

planting tablets, initial deep watering) shall be used.

(7) Maintenance shall be often enough to keep weeds at least 3 feet away from each

planting, provide adequate moisture to all plants, and ensure all other components (e.g.,

irrigation system, caging) are kept in good working order.

(8) The health and maintenance of replacement vegetation shall be monitored at least

once a year from the date of final building permit inspection for a period of time no less

than three years, or until the vegetation is successfully established, whichever comes

later. Monitoring reports shall be prepared by an expert competent in landscape planting

and maintenance of the Monterey pine forest, and reports shall be submitted to and

approved by the County.

NCAC Comments made at meeting on Feb. 16.

MUP-requires the County to check if trees have been planted.

J. Bahringer-too man limitations placed on PG&E may have neg. effects.

R. Covell- the conditions imposed by County are impossible to perform/ overkill?  eg. include caging watering, maintenance, etc.

Why 4 new trees to replace one tree?  A. Rice- need four trees to replace one because all seedings do not survive.

J. Lamb-PGE left a terrific mess.  fire hazards left on fronts of peoples’ properties.

Issue-letting PGE understand that the community is concerned.

S.Castaneda-PGR hires Davey Tree Service , who does not know how to cut and not destroy trees.  Also the limbs cut with pitch disease contaminate other trees

NEXT FOREST COMMITTEE MEETING IS SET FOR THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF MARCH AT 7 PM AT RABOBANK.

A. Singewald-another issue is that PGE does not want to submit an MUP for each clearing it makes in the future.

VIII NCAC Reports

1.  Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report:  Joyce Renshaw filling in for Erwin Ohannesian, Chair of the Traffic Committee

Issue: change direction of traffic pattern in front of Post Office/

John Brannon’s idea(?) of reversing traffic pattern on Bridge Street.

No positive feedback on this idea.

Chamber seems to be opposed to the idea.

G. Gall-tourists would not favor.

M. Main-dangerous change of habit with no positive results.

Any positive comments received? Not many, says Chair.

2. Environmental Report-Chair M. Giacoletti

meeting in SLO on Thursday pm re. climate change. Mtg. in the Gov’t Building at 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Traffic pollution/wood burning.

2 control burns which got out of control in SLO county.

3. Land Use and Project Review Committee-John Lamb reporting.  Tom Gray, absent.

Formal Report below.  NCAC Comments made re. Project #1 are shown at end of project.  NCAC Comments made re. Project #2 are shown at end of project.

 

Land Use/Project Review Report

February 16, 2011

1. New Project: DRC2010-00034 HERB – MUP for an addition to an existing single family residence; also, a request for waiver from Vacation Rental Ordinance distance restriction. Site located at 6063 Brighton Lane, Cambria. APN: 022-013-050.

Planner: Paul Sittig

Link to MUP application: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/

DRC2010-00034HERB/DRC2010-00034HERB.pdf

Comments: The proposed project would add second-floor level decks on east and south two sides of an existing home, as well as replacing windows and doors. No square footage would be added to living area, though the project would require 34 square feet of TDCs. Part of the deck addition would be a replacement for an existing screened-in deck.

The new construction, if fully in compliance with current land use rules, would be an enhancement of the property and its surroundings.

However, the plans as submitted (in both original and revised versions) call for a

projecting deck on the rear (south) side of the structure that appears to violate the setback requirements of the Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance. The deck would extend to within five feet of the lot line. This fails to meet the requirement (see below)

that limits the distance to seven feet. This figure is based on a formula allowing the deck to extend no more than 30% into the required rear setback, which in this case is 10 feet. (On a corner lot such as this one, the “rear” is the side opposite the shorter of the two street-fronting sides.) The proposed location of the side deck, three feet from the lot line, appears to meet County standards, which are based on the Uniform Building Code.

Here is the applicable language from Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance (23.04.116).

The key formula is highlighted:

a. Decks: When constructed higher than 30 inches above the surrounding finish grade,

a wood deck may extend into required setbacks as follows (decks less than 30 inches

high are exempt from these requirements – see Section 23.04.104):

(1) Front setback: A deck is not to be located therein.

(2) Side setback: As determined by Sections 1206 and 1710 of the Uniform Building

Code.

(3) Rear setback: A deck may occupy up to 30% of a required rear setback, but is to

extend no closer than three feet to the rear property line.

The Land Use committee recommends that the plans be revised, based on a credible survey, to ensure that the project meets all applicable ordinance requirements.

Recommendation on MUP for deck addition: Do not approve.

The request for a Vacation Rental Ordinance distance waiver is mentioned only on the last pg. of the MUP application package and is not explained. A waiver would be necessary because an adjacent SFR (to the west) currently holds a Vacation Rental permit. We have been given no reason, and we can see none, why an exception should be made to the ordinance in this case.

We also recommend that, in future, any request of this kind be decoupled from

applications for MUPs or other permits. Because it is crucial that neighbors be notified of any request for a vacation rental permit or waiver, the application and notification should be for that topic only. In the case of this VRO waiver request, it could easily have escaped the attention of neighboring property owners receiving their official notice of an MUP application for the deck additions and other property improvements.

Recommendation on request for VRO waiver: Do not approve.

NCAC Comments/John Lamb’s report to NCAC.

Brighton Lane decks.  Land Use recommends approval if complies with all setback requirements.

In addition, there is a second issue: waiver of Vacation Rental Ordinance rules.  Review by NCAC committee recommends County to not place both issues on one MUP.  And to do so on all future requests submitted to County. 

County’s opinion-there have been no waivers of Vacation Rental Ordinance rules on any MUP for the past several years.

Motion to approve project as stated but deleting the VRO waiver.

Vote taken.

Motion passes unanimously.

2. New Project DRC2010-00041 PEARSALL – MUP for a 159-square-foot addition to an  existing single family home located at 356 Wedgewood Street, Cambria. APN:023-016-046.Planner: Airlin Singewald

Link to MUP application:

http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2010-00041_PEARSALL/

DRC2010-00041_PEARSALL.pdf

Comments: This MUP request is for a “proposed workroom” (per the floor plan) under an existing deck. The project would be within the applicable setbacks, square footage limits /eight limits, though it would require 159 square feet of TDCs. Its visual  impact on other properties would be insignificant.

However, the land use committee found when its members visited the property that a structure already exists where the addition is being requested. The exterior of it appears to be recent (and unfinished) construction. It appears to be a non-permitted addition that would now either have to be brought up to code or torn down and replaced.  The plans are not clear on this point; there is elevation showing the side of the house in insufficient detail.  According to Airlin Singewald,  the county at this point has no information beyond what the applicant has submitted.

At this point, the only recommendation we can make is against approval, because the plan as submitted does not explain what is to be done about the existing structure. The MUP application needs to be clarified on this point before it is re-submitted.

Recommendation: Do not approve.

NCAC Comments:

A structure already exists at the proposed location. The plan is insufficient.

Motion to deny. (not approve plan)

Vote taken.

Motion passes unanimously.

4. Chair’s Report-Joyce Renshaw

Updates

Eucalyptus Project in central part of Cambria-need Fish and Game permit.  Will not begin until the Fall of 2011.

 If budget is cut,  Airlin Singewald may not be attending our NCAC meetings in the future.

Permits for new construction in SLO County down by 40% (from last year?)

March 9, 2011-Forest Committee Meeting . Bridge Street Issue of clearing brush alongside roadway will also be discussed.

R. Covell- issue very important for all of Cambria’s residents since high fire danger exists. A Nature Conservancy representative will attend. (Scott Butterfield)

IX  Adjournment-Chair Joyce Renshaw at 8:05 PM.

                                                Respectfully submitted, Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

Below is a copy of letter written after this meeting and sent from NCAC to Department of Planning and Building re. the second project reviewed by the Land Use/Project Review Committee this month.

North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)

REGULAR MEETING, Wednesday, February 16, 2011

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, January 19, 2011

Treasurer’s Report- Current Balance $1150.22

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

RTA Service Report and update Aimee Wyatt

Old Business

Election Procedures Reminder Gary Gall is Chair of the Election Committee. He has already arranged for a notice to appear in the Cambrian this month. Marty has changed our website to reflect the election areas that are under consideration. The Chair has the Condition of Service forms. The forms also can be down loaded from the website.These forms must be signed and turned in no later than the March meeting. The Council will accept the nominated candidates     and approve the official ballot in March. The candidates names will be published in the Cambrian the third week in April. Elections will be held in the conference room of Robobank on         May 3, 2011.

Amanda Rice

NCAC Reports

Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report: Joyce Renshaw in absent of        Erwin Ohannesiann Chair of the Traffic Commitee. Topic discussed with Ryan             Chapman from Public Works was the change of the traffic pattern by the Post Office.     This will be on the agenda next meeting.

Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

 New Business

Land Use and Project Review Committee: Tom Gray, Committee Chair-John Lamb, reporting for Tom Gray, who is absent.

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, November 17, 2010

Treasurer’s Report- Current Balance $1331.22

The appointment and seating of new Council member, Joe Dominquez, Business Rep.

Public Agency Reports

Public Safety: Todd Steeb/Jay Donovan

Cambria Community Services District: Allan MacKinnon/Frank DeMicco

District 2 Supervisor: Bruce Gibson: Report and Presentation of Appreciation to Michael Thompson

Planning Department Update: Airlin Singewald

Old Business

Land Use and Project Review Committee: Tom Gray will present the Land Use proposals and findings on the Draft of Proposed Amendments to the Event Ordinance.

Revision of Election Procedures By laws: Does anyone want to make a motion to reopen consideration of changing the election by-laws. This issue of the need for revision of the Election by laws was raised in a former meeting by a member of last years committee. The Committee who worked on revision of the Election by laws change in January, 2010 recommended that it be taken up again by this Council. A summary of their report has been sent to you. No action was taken by last years Council.

Need for an Election Committee and Chairperson:  As per the By Laws the following seats will be up for election in May: Areas 1, 3, 5, and 7. A need to Call for candidates in the Cambrian should be published by the fourth week in February. Condition of Service Forms and a section for 10 citizens endorsements are available from the Chair. Call 927-2202 for the forms. These forms need to be signed no later than March Meeting. The Council will accept the nominated candidates and approve the official ballot in March. The candidates names will be published in the Cambrian the third week in April. Elections will be held the first Tuesday in May.
NCAC Reports

Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report: Erwin Ohannesian, Chair

Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

New Business

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

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw

Adjourn

North Coast Advisory Council

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Rabobank Community Room, 1970 Main St.

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

Declaration:  It is the Council’s job to respond to proposals from the SLO County Planning Department.  The Planning Department asked the NCAC to respond to its draft revisions to the Vacation Rental Ordinance.  The NCAC did not initiate this project.

The Board of Supervisors instructed Planning Department staff to look at ways to improve the Vacation Rental Ordinance in March of 2009.

The Planning Department issued its Staff Report in July, 2009.  The Board of Supervisors instructed Staff to proceed at its July meeting.

The NCAC’s Land Use Committee and the NCAC considered the Staff Report and its recommendations at two public meetings in July of 2009.

The Committee and the Council held three public meetings in 2010 to consider the issues and the ideas that Staff was proposing.

The Land Use Committee’s proposed amendments reflect the weight of consensus among the public and members of the NCAC at the 2009 and 2010 meetings.  The draft language was in response to John Busselle’s request for specific language.

II Roll Call-Marty Munoz-Main

Present:  Bob McLaughlin, Bambi Fields, Gary Gall,  Stevan Rosenlind, Marjorie Sewell, Gail Robinette, Ralph Covell, Teri O’Rourke, Sigrid Castaneda (late), Joyce Renshaw, Tom Gray, Erwin  Ohannesian,  Mac VanDuzer,  Debby Mix, Dawn Dunlap, Mike Thompson, Joe Dominguez, Marty Munoz-Main, Laurel Stewart(late)

Excused:  Jeff Miller, Clive Finchamp, Mary Giacoletti

III Establishment of Quorum

 

IV Agenda Review

Motion made by Dawn Dunlap to move the issue of the Events Ordinance, scheduled for tonight, to the next meeting of the NCAC on January 19, 2011.

Motion passes unanimously.

V Public Comment-limited to items not on agenda and maximum of 2 minutes per speaker

A. Rice-thanks to Mike Thompson for his work on the NCAC. Will be leaving to serve on the CCSD.

Cites issue of revision of election rules, which will be taken up in the new year.

VI Consent Agenda

Minutes approved for June 16, 2010

Treasurer’s report-current balance:  $1331.22

Consent agenda, motion to approve. Unanimous.

VII Public Agency Reports

 

1. Public Safety-Jay Donovan reporting Cambria calls last month: 184

San Simeon calls:  19

Includes 4 vehicle related thefts, 2 residential, 3 ID thefts and 1 forgery.

Recommends outdoor lighting in dark areas of homes.

To report a crime or suspicious activity:  call CRIMESTOPPERS(anonymous OK)  549-STOP

 

K.Tanner-any special preparation for Thanksgiving holiday?

A bit more coverage in town but this holiday is typically quiet.

     2. CCSD Report-no representative, no report.

1. District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson-absent, no report

 

     4. Planning Department Report-Airlin Singewald, absent

Karen Nall-leaves handouts re. Events Ordinance for next time.

VIII  Old Business

 

As per the motion made at the October meeting of the NCAC, the Council will now tally their votes of the Land Use Committee’s proposed Language for the Amendments to the Vacation Rental Ordinance.

 (Plus a few missed issues also voted upon-see below)

Chair Joyce Renshaw reads Article IV of the Bylaws re. Conflict of Interest. (Several business owners agree to recuse themselves from the voting procedure)

Declaration by Chair:  We are not voting on whether the Vacation Ordinance should exist but voting on amendments made by the County staff and/or Land Use Committee after long and tedious study.

Chair will allow 2 minutes per speaker, per item.

Explains color changes in the document, red/blue/black.

 

Issue #1   Section 1:  Section 23.08.165 Residential Vacation rentals:  Every structure used as a Residential Vacation rental shall comply with all construction standards applicable to the land use category where the structure is located that were in effect when the structure was built and shall comply with the Section, this Title and state law…

As defined in Subsection d.

Page One of  the Proposed Revisions -read by Chair.

M. Main- a total of 23 separate issues to be voted on, ( and a few more which were missed the first time around)

Comments:

M. Thompson-represents Chamber of Commerce, reads statement in which Chamber opposes all amendments.

D. Dunlap-asks John Busselle when did building codes/permits begin?

1960.

Therefore, a lot of homes built before 1960.

A. Rice-questions colors

B. McLaughlin-comment

VOTE

Yes-7

No-2

Abstain-2

 

 

 

 

Issue #2 Language changes:

a. Purpose.

…and state law.

…finds…

VOTE

Yes-7

No-0

Abstain-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issue #3  b. Permit requirements.

1. …are required

…shall expire three years after issuance(new v.r. only)

A subsequent Zoning Clearance may be applied for 90 days after the date of expiration and shall not be granted unless all of the conditions stated herein are met at that time.

Comments:

B. Casper-zoning clearance runs with the land.

A. Picker- the issue is about running a business in a residential neighborhood.

H. Huff-some homeowners hold business licenses to prevent others from securing a v. r. license.

A.Rice-comments

R. Bullock-owner of vr.  Takes 2-3 years to build his business.

Council Comments

B. McLaughlin-asks for statement of fees from County. VR is a business.

L. Stewart-comments

D. Dunlap-asks of J. Busselle re zoning clearance which requires neighbor notification.

D. Dunlap-90 days too long

J. Renshaw-thanks to all for the emails rec’d re. this issue.

VOTE

Yes-3

No-6

Abstain-2

 

 

Issue #4  c. Location

1. Cambria, Cayucos and Los Osos…no parcel shall be approved as a residential vacation rental if it is within 200 feet of another parcel with a residential vacation rental.  The distance shall be measured from the point on the parcel containing the vacation rental that is nearest to the parcel containing the proposed vacation rental…

Public Comments

R. Watkins-does not lessen the problems present now.  Minimal impact.  Regulation of density is a negative.

B. Synder-does not want homeowners surrounded and no neighbors to rely on.

J. McGary-concerned by vacation rental problems.  Lives in Marine Terrace, surrounded by rentals.

J. Crowley-Coastal Commission approved the Vacation Rental Ordinance.

A. Picker-issue needs to be addressed.

J. Badke(?)- Marine Terrace resident-language should include “ radius” rather than 200 feet.

W. Bershell-has had 4 complaints in the last year, which is “insignificant”.

M. Roberts-her complaint was not acted on – no sheriff report was ever issued.

R. Breen-has had only 1 complaint. Let’s be good neighbors.

S. Cole-problems have been numerous over the last 6 years.

R. Watkins-it was never a “radius”

Council Comments

B. McLaughlin-some people do not respond

E. Ohannesian-issue only for new vacation rentals, not for those already existing.

G. Gall- Cayucos and Los Osos residents are calling for 50 feet.

D. Dunlap- in 1930, all Cambria lots were established as vacation lots only.

VOTE

Yes-6

No-3

Abstain-2

ISSUE #5  Vacation rental tenancy…A residential vacation rental shall not be rented until after seven consecutive calendar days following the last day for which rent was paid by the most recent tenant.  No additional occupancy (with the exception of the property owner and the owner’s guests while the owner is present) shall occur within the seven-day period following the last day for which rent was paid by the most recent tenant…

 

Public comments:

B. Casper-taking 7 days away…this issue will have a tremendous negative impact. Property rights are essentially being taken away.

R. Breen-this issue will cut a lot of businesses.  We are a tourist community.

S. Cole-will not affect businesses

S. Rosenlind-reason for this?

T. Gray-an attempt to clarify wording of existing Vacation Rental Ordinance. Current wording is too ambiguous.

A. Rice-minimum 2-3 night stays? A possibility?

A. Picker-the 7 day rule is in effect now but is not enforced.  There are lots of motels to handle the tourists visiting Cambria.

J. Bahringer-comments on types of renter

1 rental per week is reasonable.

H. Huff-comments …opponents speak with feelings rather than facts.

Marine Terrace Resident- has counted 3 separate tenants within one week. The V. R. O. is indeed ambiguous.

M. Roberts-vacation rental at 1868 Marlborough-

Mother of H. Huff-the 7 day period is enforced.

Council Comments

B. McLaughlin-comment

L. Stewart-contradiction of wording re. owner-owner present.

E. Ohannesian-asks for re-statement of Jim Bahringer’s last comment.

(“ One rental per week is reasonable”)

R. Covell- hard to enforce all of these regulations.  Reads email sent to him by John Linn opposing “draconian measures”.  How is the 7 day rule enforced?

VOTE (Issue #5 above)

Yes-0

No-7

Abstain-4

ISSUE #6   g. signs.  Availability of the rental unit to the public shall not be advertised on site.  One eight inch by twelve inch sign shall be placed on the property so as to be visible from the street.  The sign shall read in full as follows: “ For Property Management, call{name and 24-hour telephone numbers of contact person”}.  The sign shall blend with the existing landscaping and/or colors of the residence.

Public Comments

A. Rice-opposed because of possibility of crime.

S. Cole-need a substitution for the sign.

Favors a mandatory mailing yearly to neighbors giving all important details about the vacation rental site. Also favors a website to affect this change.

K. Smith-when permit is applied for, all neighbors are notified. [ but not yearly].

J. Bahringer-comments

Council Comments

D. Dunlap-opposed to signs. Suggests combining 1L with this section.  Also agrees with statement of S. Cole.

G. Gall-Both Cayucos and Los Osos  are in favor of the sign.

VOTE

Yes-1

No-8

Abstain-2

ISSUE #7 J. Noise

1. No tenant of a residential vacation rental shall make, continue or cause to be made or continued, and no property manager of a residential vacation rental shall allow to be made or continued, any noise disturbance in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet from the noisemaker.  “Noise disturbance” means any sound which (a) endangers or injures the safety or health of human beings or animals, or (b) annoys or disturbs reasonable persons of normal sensitivities, or (c) endangers or injures personal or real property…

 

Public Comments

L. Morales-the room is too hot.

D. Mix-wording should be clearer.  Too subjective.

R. Watkins=SLO has more enforcement than does Cambria

A. Rice-why 50 rather than 200?

R. Bullock-no one should have to listen to noise.

S. Rosenlind-sheriff can hear noise at 50 feet.

Council Comments

D. Dunlap-can noise damage real property?

Inclusion of Extra VOTE  Motion made to the word “noisemaker” to “source of noise”. Motion passes unanimously.

 

 

VOTE (for Issue #7 above)

Yes-10

No-0

Abstain-1

ISSUE#8  k. local contact person.

…and shall…

Himself/herself

No comments

VOTE

Yes-9

No-0

Abstain-1

Chair reads page 4 sections dealing with next ISSUE.

ISSUE #9  …the phone numbers of the local Sheriff’s substation and of County Code Enforcement, and the Website location for taking citizen complaints…

No comments

VOTE

Yes-9

No-0

Abstain-2

ISSUE #10   Paragraph #2 on page 4 of the Proposed Revisions document

…promptly … is crossed out.

No comments

VOTE

Yes-10

No-0

Abstain-1

ISSUE #11   …within five days of the change…

…Any conditions or limitations on the use of the property as a residential vacation rental imposed by the Board of Supervisors also shall be incorporated as an addendum to the contract and posted inside the rental unit…

 

Public Comments

J. Lamb-relates action of County re. conditions imposed.

VOTE

Yes-7

No-1

Abstain-3

EXTRA ISSUE

Issue 11a…within 5 days of the change.

Legal way to send.

J.Busselle-this notice is not the same as the legal notice

M. Main-5 days is not enough.

T. Gray-5 days not enough.

No vote taken on issue 11a above.

ISSUE #12  (2)… within one hour of placing the first call….

No public comments

VOTE

Yes-6

No-3

Abstain-2

ISSUE #13 … the zoning Clearance being valid for three years, and being located within 200 feet of another parcel with a residential vacation rental…

No vote taken on Issue #13 above.

EXTRA ISSUE

Issue #13a  L.Transiency  Occupancy tax

 

VOTE

Yes-6

No-0

Abstain-5

ISSUE #14  Chair reads M(2) on page 4 of Document.

Residential vacation rentals legally established….within 200 feet of another parcel with a residential vacation rental.

Public Comments

Casper-comments

Break from meeting at 8:25 PM   for 10 minutes

8:35 PM    Meeting resumes.

Chair reads 2a   Director of Planning

Public Comments

L. Morales-for all vacation rentals

VOTE

No vote taken on this issue. (duplication of Issue #4)

A discussion on local contact person/Director  wording.

E. Ohannesian-Director or assignee?

J. Busselle-Director is OK

 

ISSUE #15  n.Violation-vacation rental…citation and fine and…

Motion by D. Dunlap to change wording.  Assessment after the word fine in both sentences where “fine” is found.

No vote taken on motion.

VOTE

Yes-6

No-0

Abstain-5

ISSUE #16  n.   The code Enforcement Unit shall accept…as part of its investigation.

Public Comments-none

VOTE

Yes-7

No-0

Abstain-4

ISSUE #17  f(2) (a) the Director of the Planning…of an administrative fine…to end of paragraph.

VOTE

Yes-8

No-0

Abstain-4

ISSUE #18  (b)The citation…in conformance with Section 23.10.040…to end of paragraph.

VOTE

Yes-7

No-0

Abstain-4

ISSUE #19  1.  Whenever appropriate, …of the violation.

 

VOTE

Yes-7

No-0

Abstain-4

ISSUE #20     2. In no event shall the administrative fine…and the history of previous violations. (entire paragraph)

VOTE

Yes-7

No-0

Abstain-4

ISSUE #21  3. A citation or fine assessment issued…shall be held pursuant to Section 23.10.030…(entire paragraph)

 

VOTE 

Yes-7

No-0

Abstain-4

ISSUE #22   4. Where a citation…and fine

 

VOTE

Yes-7

No-0

Abstain-4

 

 

ISSUE #23   (3) (a) Failure to notify County staff when the contact person changes within 5 days of the change.

 

VOTE

Yes-6

No-1

Abstain-4

ISSUE #24  (d) the inability of County staff or the Sheriff to speak to a contact person within one hour of placing the first call.

 

VOTE

Yes-6

No-0

Abstain-5

Additional: Motion made by Steve Cole that vacation rental signs be replaced with a yearly mandated mailing listing all current information(sent on Feb. 1^st of each year) to managers of all vacation rentals  (and property owners in case of violations), the County Department of Planning and Building, local Sheriff substation, local fire department, and current residents of neighboring homes.

Vote on Motion

Yes-8

No-0

Abstain-2

IX  NCAC REPORTS

Traffic Committee Report-Erwin Ohannesian, Chair

No report.

Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti, absent. No report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X  New Business

 

Land Use and Project Review Committee:  Tom Gray, Chair

1. New Project DRC2010-00018 SWEETING-MUP for an addition to an existing SFR.  Site located at 576 Worcester Drive, Cambria. APV: 022-332-025 and 053.

Comments:  Project would add 212 ft. to existing one-story, two bedroom residence, bringing total living area to 773 sq. feet and building footprint to 1028 sq. feet.   Lot is level, with an area of 4375 sq. ft.  The project is within all applicable limits as to setback, height, proportion of building area to lot size, etc.  It will enhance this property with no negative impact on streetscape or surrounding properties.

Recommendation: approve.

VOTE

Yes-9

No-0

Abstain-2

Project Approved

2.  New Project DRC2010-00021-DECKER-Development plan for construction of a barn, grading, construction of a culvert creek crossing and various test wells.  340 acre site located off Julin Lane and Monte Cristo in Cambria.  APN” 013-181-020

Comments:  Proposed development consists of a barn covering approx. 5040 square feet, a culvert crossing of an intermittent stream on the property and 10 test wells.  Also included is grading for the culvert crossing and barn.  The area of the barn building site totals  approx. .35 acres and was the site of an old homestead.  It includes two existing structures, a storage shed and a building once used for dairy operations.

The applicant intends to build a home at this site and plant a portion of the acreage.  The building site and stream crossing are located approx. ½ mile from H1 on the inland side of the coastal ridge northeast of the old Air Force station.  The proposed buildings will not be visible from either the coast or the highway.

Recommendation: approve

Comments:

D. Dunlap-asks if environmental study was done on this project. No

Is the site level? Yes

Project will go to Coastal Commission.

VOTE

Yes-10

No-0

Abstain-1

Project Approved.

Motion by John Lamb to send all minutes/vote tallies to other towns(Los Osos, Morro Bay, Avila, etc.)

Avila and Cambria only towns left undecided.  John withdraws his recommendation.

XI  Adjournment

Chair adjourns meeting at 9:22 PM.

Minutes respectfully submitted by

Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary