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	AGENDA
6:30	Roll Call.
6:35	Consent Agenda: Changes, additions to Agenda &  Approval of Minutes, September 2009
6:35	Public comment period: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:45	Council Member Items/Discussion: Limited to items not on agenda.
			Sheriff/Law Enforcement: Ben Hall
			Cambria Community Services District: Frank DeMicco
			District 2 Supervisor : Bruce Gibson
			Special Presentation: Main Street bridge replacement and road realignment,  Cori Marsalek
	NCAC Reports
7:25		Public Works: Jeremy Ghent, Public Works Liaison Erwin Ohannesian, Traffic Committee Chair
7:40		Project/Land Use: Airlin Singewald, Planning Department Liaison Joyce Renshaw,  Projects, Land Use Committee Chair
7:45		Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti, Environmental Rep
8:00		Treasurer’s Report: Gary Gall
8:05		Chair’s Report: Amanda Rice
8:15	Adjourn

All meetings at Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main Street

Next meeting: Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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

Committees meet the 1st Monday of each month at Rabobank.

Traffic & Transportation Committee meets at 3:00 PM

Land Use/Project Review Committee meets at 6:00 PM;

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

www.NorthCoastAdvisoryCouncil.org

Land Use/Project Review Committee

October 5, 2009

Project reviewed by email on or before October 5, 2009

Responding: Amanda Rice, John Lamb, Neil Cohen, Steve Cole, Jim Bahringer and Joyce Renshaw (Chair of committee)

1.DRC2009-00011 Sansom (Sittig) APN:022-321-026 MUP Owner wants to add deck and stair 181.6 SQ Ft. at 410 Lancaster Street. Total size of the site is 5,250 sf. lots 2,3,4 (E) house 1314 sf. (E )garage 528 sf. (N) deck and stair 181.6 sf. No trees to be removed.

Comments: 1.There is adequate space for the deck. 2. No trees to be removed. 3. proposed deck is not outlandish in size for the neighbohood.

Recommendation: We support this project.

Traffic/Transportation Committee

October 5, 2009

In attendance: Amanda Rice, Noel Schmidt, Robert McLaughlin, Jeff Miller, Erwin Ohannesian(Committee Chair)

Concerns Raised:

• Solving Car/Pedestrian conflict on part of cross-town trail next to El Colibri Hotel
• Addressing  Delivery Trucks/Parking in East Village (Bridge Street and Main Street)
• “No parking” zone directly in front of new Cambria sign at Cambria Dr. and Main Street

Liaison  Jeremy Ghent wasn’t able to attend.

North Coast Advisory Council

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Rabobank Community Room

Main Street and Cambria Drive

corrected 

I Call to Order at 6:36 PM by Chair Amanda Rice

E-mail list passed around for members to sign.

 

II Roll Call

 

Present: Sigrid Castaneda, Bambi Fields, Gary Gall, Mary Giacoletti, John Lamb, Leslie Richards

 Marty Munoz-Main, Bob McLaughlin, Jeff Miller, Erwin Ohannesian, Marjorie Ott, Joyce Renshaw, Amanda Rice, Javier Veliz

 Excused: Jim Bahringer, Neil Cohen, Dawn Dunlap, Brad Hale, Debby Mix,

Absent: Lou Fedor, Bobbie Schade, Mike Thompson

 III Consent Agenda/changes/additions to Chair’s Agenda.

Last month’s minutes: correction: Jim Bahringer and Jeff Miller, election committee

Agenda and Minutes Approved.

 IV  Public Comment

 

1. Bambi Fields-reads letter from Vineyard Church(Gary White) re. thank you for support from NCAC and announcement of new church services in completed church. No longer will services be held in Vet’s Hall.  Offstreet parking is also available for all residents except during Sunday services and special church-related events.

 

V Council Members’ Items/Discussion

Sigrid-pronunciation of Cambria, with a short a.

Amanda Rice has dog which is still available to adopt.

 VI  Sheriff Report-absent at this time…see below

 VII  CCSD Report-Frank DiMicco

 Apologizes for absence at last meeting.

East West Ranch-recreational development: EIR forthcoming., including scaled back plans to include bathroom facilities, non-potable irrigation, 2 soccer fields, 1 baseball field, less parking spaces, porous lot, drainage and filtering system.  All details will be available for public as development moves forward.

 Jeff Miller , also on PROS committee, clarifies that East West Ranch Project includes only 1 field(an all-purpose field) of multi-use.  Not 2 soccer fields and a baseball field.

 Oct. 1-next meeting of CCSD

Oct. 22-Meeting for discussion of plans for East West Ranch.

 VIII  Sheriff’s Report- Mr Ben Hall

 Last month, 202 calls for service and 31 written reports.

Less than totals from last year.’

Cambria had one identity theft .  Cards used for dating services, then money sent to future contact person via Western Union.

Fraud alert:  Western Union transactions.

 San Simeon transient living under bridge on private property.

 Sheriff’s day at Madonna Ranch. Kids event. 10 AM-4PM this Saturday.

 G. Gall-transient still there as of Saturday.

J. Veliz-cars for sale on Main Street. Problem has resurfaced

B. McLaughlin-old motor home , unlicensed, abandoned on Avon Street in San Simeon. He has called Highway Patrol 2 times, and it is still there.

Hall-call again.

 IX  Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson, 2^nd District

Jeremy Ghent, absent

Marine Terrace, chip sealing streets of the neighborhood.

 New library building for Cambria will most likely be McKinney’s new building across from Vet’s Hall.  Oct. 27^th-vote by Bd of Supervisors.

County-wide Census for 2010 upcoming. County funds based on census numbers.

 DuVall Property on Los Osos Valley Road-Resident DuVall now in criminal trial since his failure to correct code violations.  Trouble for building residential structures w/o permit plus fire and safety violations.

Sup. Gibson –will help Dr Duval if he complies with County Code, esp. health and safety issues.

County may propose building a facility for homeless at that property. 

State Budget-State Legislature now adjourned without passing important bill re. State Borrowing from County .  Details forthcoming.

K. Tanner-question re. procedure details.

Gibson-State borrows $10 M and gives SLO County an IOU to pay back in 3 years.  Therefore, County needs to decide how to fund all services to makeup for deficit, including borrowing to cover the gap.

DeMicco-re. Duval Property-Have some gov’t organizations been sending some”patients” to Duval Facility?

Discusses the apparent neglect of the homeless by the county.

 Gibson- sites existence of Prado Center and transitional housing for patients who need it.

Also, Cty spends as much as it can for homeless problem, considering all the other priorities, such as children’s health and services, etc.

 Cty is doing what it can and does not send patients to Duval Facility.  Too many health and safety issue to consider that an option.

 Sigrid-question re. Oceanside Inn and code enforcement.   How often is the facility checked?(answer, see Airlin Singwald below)

McLaughlin-Comment to Supervisor.

 X  Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti, Chair

 Has 2 reports saved for October Meeting of NCAC.

Reports on particulate matter(wood smoke) and its negative effect on human health.  Cambria has little desal emissions.

A home at Cambria Pines Road and Buckley Road intersection has 6 fireplaces and lots of smoke evident from a large fireplace, according to her visit while it was being built.

Cites Study: 1993 Harvard Six Cities Study-rise in particulate matter affecting early death from lung disease.

 Oceano Dunes-high % of polluted air.

Discussion: desal effects

 XI  Project/Land Use Committee-Joyce Renshaw, Chair

 Singwald:  Oceanside Inn-no code enforcement violations last year.

Passes out handout entitled SLO County Department of Planning and Building-Major Projects, Sept. 16, 2009(will post on NCAC Website)

 ONGOING projects include

Agricultural Cluster Division Policies and Ordinance standards for all Districts

Conservation and Open Space Element consolidation and Update for all Districts

Economic Development Strategic Plan for all districts

Resource Management system, Growth Management Ordinance Improvements(Land Use Element, title 26

Housing Element Update for all districts

Housing Programs Implementation for all districts

Natural Resources Inventory for all districts

Paso Robles Groundwater Basin Resource Capacity study for Districts 1 and 5 only

 Shandon Community  Plan Update(District 1)

Smart Growth Principles and Strategies into General Plan-for all districts

Solar Projects-5^th district only

Special Events Ordinance –for all districts

Contact Person Karen Nall, 781-5606

TDC Program-all Districts. A Blue ribbon committee reviewing program.

Land Use and Transportation Element Update-all districts. Includes a plan for land use and transportation in the rural parts of the county, both inland and coastal areas.Extensive public outreach effort planned to start early in 2010, and plan completion due at end of 2011. Contact: Mike Wulkan, 781-5608.

 

Reviews temporary events ordinance(see above)

 

1.DRC2008-00128 Black (Hostetter) APN:013-262-017 Owner asking for a Curber and

gutter waiver. He feels the requirement for replacement of curb, sidewalk gutter was

made in error. He feels the existing sidewalk is in good serviceable condition and

equal or better than all sidewalks on Burton Dr. The property is lot 17 at 4063 Burton

Dr.

Comments: 1. Several of us on the committee took a field trip to look at the sidewalk

and we concur that the sidewalk is in serviceable condition and equal to the other

sidewalks on Burton Dr. 2. We do not know if this waiver will cause significant

concerns, problems or impacts. We do not know why he was asked to replace the

curb and sidewalk gutter. 3. We feel we need additional information on this project

because we could have significant concerns, if we knew why he is asking for the

waiver.

Recommendation: Support

2. DRC2009-00008 Gonella (Sittig, planner) APN: 022-182-063 MUP to add 176 sf

deck to 170 sf existing deck at 350 Plymouth. All deck to be non- permeable. Site is5,250 sf.

Comments: 1. According to the requirements of the North Coast Area Plan, this site is

limited to 170 sf. 2. Non- permeable decking is limited to 10% of the maximum

footprint allowed for the lot size. This lot is 5,200 sf, so the maximum footprint for a 2

story house is 1,700 SF. (e.g. 1,700x.10=170) .

Recommendation: We would support the project as long as it complies with the

requirements in the Area Plan i.e., reduce the size by six sf if it remains nonpermeable,

or make it permeable.

3. DRC2009-00009 Gray (Hostetter, planner) APN: 023-023-022 MUP to demo

existing house/Build new SF /2 story / 2 car garage-attached. House size liv= 3725 sf

garage= 900 sf at 801 Warren Rd. Total size of the lot 35,000 sf.

Comments: 1. Completed project should benefit the neighborhood. 2. We commend

the effort to keep the loss of Monterey Pines (9 of 60 trees) and native vegetation to

the minimum possible, according to the Botanical Report. 3. We urge that the

recommendations of this report be followed. The proposed planting of 36 native

Monterey pines and the planting of native shrubs and understory will enhance the

urban forest, will enhance the wildlife value, and will insure the long-term viability of

the urban forest on the site. 3. We would recommend that any fencing between the

back of the lot and the Fiscalini Ranch be a fence that provides an open view. 4. We

are aware that this is a very sensitive Historic and Archeological site and that report

should be followed closely and mitigation taken to lessen the impacts associated with

this project. 5. 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

4. DRC2006-00235 McKinney (Hostetter, planner) APN: 013-101-064 GVA5 In 2006

and July 2007, the NCAC recommended support for this project to build a commercial

building at 1043 Main Street (intersection of Main St. and Cambria Dr). Both times, the

NCAC requested the opportunity to review and comment on the sign to be installed as

part of the project, since it will be a “gateway” sign to Cambria.

Comments: Michelle and Rudy Rodriguez partners with the McKinneys in this project

met with the committee on August 31, 2009 to once again discuss the sign’s design.

The committee would like to see the following changes to the sign that was presented:

a. Cambria should be larger, go to 16 inches, West and East should be 8 inches. and

Village slightly smaller maybe 6 inches. b. put the word Village underneath West and

underneath East c. keep the arrows. d. when you make the mock up do not use green

for background e. colors of the words should be brown (#2418) green (#2162) and

maybe a burgundy (not the burgundy shown on the ring of colors) f. use the

architectural font g. Use formed plastic letters h. remove the tree and water

Recommendations: Let NCAC decide at next meeting.

(end of Renshaw’s Project/Land Use Report)

Joyce Renshaw-reads committee recommendations re. each of the 3 projects.

1. Black at 4063 Burton Drive. ADA Enforcement is being curtailed. Recommends a no vote.  However, Airlin  interjects that the project has already been worked out and approved and that NCAC mistakenly received that project to review. (?)
2. Gonella, deck at 350 Plymouth:  recom. Support.
3. Gray Project-recommends support with comments.

Motion by J. Lamb to approve Gonella Project. 

Vote: Unanimous.

M.Main-motion to approve Gray Project with recommendations. Vote: unanimous except for J. Lamb, who abstains.

 

Project #4-McKinney sign on Building on corner of Main and Cambria Drive .(see above)

 Proposed design of sign passed to members.

Jeff Miller-motion to approve. No discussion. Vote: unanimous.

 

XII Traffic Committee-Chair Erwin Ohannesian

 

 

Trolley Report from RTA dated August 20, 2009 re. information from RTA Board for their Sept. 2, 2009 meeting.(updates for Cambria and San Simeon residents)

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2, 2009:

No Monday service,

$ 50. fare charged

The trolley route will remain unchanged

Improvement of service will be priority for RTA in the future.

RTA will report back to NCAC in early 2010 with progress report.

Contact number for RTA:  781-4465

Chair of Traffic Committee reports that Jeremy Ghent in attendance at last meeting.
Status of 3 streets

Proctor,

Davis, south of Center

Wall, north of Main Street

Are they county roads or easements and who is responsible for keeping these streets in satisfactory condition?

North Coast road fees-will be updated.

Street sweeper –recommendation to sweep at 6 am rather than 9 am, when too many cars are on the road.

De Micco: thanks County for finishing roadwork for Pinedorado and postponing some work until after holiday.

 

XIII  Treasurer’s Report-Gary Gall

 

$41.15 in account.

 

XIV  Chair’s Report-Amanda Rice

 

Coastal Cleanup Day- this Saturday . Meet at Marine Terrace at 9 AM

 

 

Oct. 24-ClimateAction Group-to raise awareness re. climate change-educational event at Shamel Park from 1-3 PM.  This Sunday –a planning meeting to take place. See website of 350.org for additional information.

 
Amanda proposes a Water Committee? To serve as a liaison between County and Cambria residents.  Asks for volunteers from NCAC Board.  No one able to volunteer for additional responsibilities at this time.

Main proposes asking residents other than NCAC members who may with to help her…

Sup. Bruce Gibson suggests County send updates on water reports from County to NCAC.

 

 

XV  Adjournment at 8:12 PM

 

Respectfully submitted, Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

	AGENDA
6:30	Roll Call.
6:35	Consent Agenda: Changes, additions to Agenda &  Approval of Minutes, August  2009
6:35	Public comment period: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:45	Council Member Items/Discussion: Limited to items not on agenda.
			Sheriff/Law Enforcement: Ben Hall
			Cambria Community Services District: Frank DeMicco
			District 2 Supervisor : Bruce Gibson
	NCAC Reports
7:05		Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti, Environmental Rep
7:10		Public Works: Erwin Ohannesian, Traffic Committee Chair Jeremy Ghent, Public Works Liaison
7:20		Project/Land Use: Joyce Renshaw,  Projects, Land Use Committee Chair Airlin Singewald, Planning Department Liaison
8:00		Treasurer’s Report: Gary Gall
8:15		Chair’s Report: Amanda Rice Cambria Climate Action Group and Event on October 24 Web Site updates and training update.
8:30	Adjourn

I     II	Call to Order at 6:32 PM    Roll Call Present:  Neil Cohen, Erwin Ohannesian, Debby Mix, Dawn Dunlap, Marjorie Ott,  Joyce Renshaw,  Mary Giacoletti, Marty Munoz Main, Amanda Rice,  Jeff Miller, Michael Thompson, John Lamb, Jim Bahringer, Gary Gall,  Bambi Fields, Bob McLaughlin, Javier Veliz   Excused: Leslie Richards, Brad Hale, Bobbie Schade    Absent: Lou Fedor, Sigrid Castaneda
III	Consent Agenda:  Changes, additions to Agenda &  Approval of Minutes, July  2009  The Main Street /Bridge St. Presentation moved to next month(September) and two changes to minutes by Aimee Wyatt.  RTA has  three buses going to Cambria.)
IV             v	Public Comment Period   Limited to items not on agenda.  S. Cole: lighting issue. Airlin states that coastal Plan regulates all new lighting since inception in Jan. ’08. Before that date, existing lights on buildings are in essence, “grandfathered” and allowed. Bambi Fields:  announces Barbecue for the public on Thursday at the Old Grammar School on Main St/ proceeds to benefit girls sports programs at Coast High.     Sheriff’s Report   Ben Hall reports from office in Los Osos:  35 reports this month, including 1 burglary at a vacation rental in Cambria. Also, transient living under San Simeon bridge.
VI                              VII                                            VIII                                                IX                                                                              X              XI                                            XII	Supervisor’s Report: Bruce Gibson     Was in State Capitol this week. The state budget, not final yet. Cambria, this Friday: official  opening (ceremony) of Moonstone Beach at Leffingwell. Cambria flood Control Project-funding for all but the permanent pumps. Questions-Debby Mix: status of San Simeon Creek bridges. Project  has not yet gone through bidding process.   Construction predicted for next summer. Dawn Dunlap: name of new bridge?  Moonstone Beach Drive Bridge or Moonstone Beach Bridge. E. Ohannesian-Flood Control Project Main- questions reason for construction of new street next to West Village Pizza.  Affects businesses. Will it be finished by Pinedorado. Ghent says yes. John Lamb, Neil Cohen questions. Amanda Rice-transfers form for $ for Council matters to Supervisor.     County Liaison Report:  Jeremy Ghent, Airlin Singewald   Airlin: long range planning projects-Handout: Monthly Status Report for Aug. 2009 (posted on  NCAC website) Steve:  San Carporfojo area adjacent to Joyce Williams property.  A road along this area cuts thru private land.  Will it be available for public to use? Airlin-sounds like the road is not legally allowed. Dawn Dunlap: the survey done by County was incorrect.  Joyce Williams still has 20 acres. Jeremy Ghent: Ardath/Oxford-speed trailer is positioned.  60% of drivers are breaking the speed law at this intersection. Most calls rec’d by Jeremy re. speeding on residential roads in Cambria. Residential areas-speeding occurs.   IS ASKING FOR CAMBRIA RESIDENTS TO SLOW DOWN WHILE DRIVING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AREAS. Repeat offenders also are Cambria residents, not tourists.   Economic Stimulus-Business concerns-re. resurfacing of Main street from Cornwall to Windsor.begins in October , at the earliest. Javier Veliz, Business rep.  of NCAC, asks if there is a time limit on the funds for resurfacing and if it can be postponed until FEB. Ghent:  no time limit on funds but the weather conditions dictate the time element involved and project cannot be postponed because later in year, the weather may prevent asphalt from solidifying properly.   Speed trailers-once removed from intersections or streets, speeding commences after 2 weeks..         Traffic Committee Report-Erwin Ohannesian, Chair   Aimee Wyatt, Cambria Trolley update Head of Cambria Trolley,  met and worked with Chamber of Commerce.  A $ 14,000 deficit.  Cohen: is the driver paid?  Yes. Could volunteers be used instead? Routes and hours limit the use of volunteers.  Insurance regulates it. Warren Gay, driver answers/questions regarding fees and licenses, etc. It may be mandatory to introduce fees for the riders. Alan Field and Warren Gay, two drivers present at meeting. Proposal-No route reduction, just limitation of days.  May run only on Friday, Sat, and Sundays through Labor Day.  Aimee presents current route. Gillis-rides trolley 2 or 3 x a week. Mrs. Jackson-does not drive.  Uses trolley frequently.  Sees a lot of children ride the trolley plus many workers. Neil Cohen-trolley collect $29. /month in volunteer donations by riders. Alan Fields-San Simeon needs the trolley.  The big bus does not serve the working residents of San Simeon. Erwin Ohannesian-hotels must let tourists know of trolley. Kathe Tanner-suggests Aimee contact Ken Cooper of Hotel/Motel Association. -trolley vs  Bus.  Seating not comfortable, but people like it and enjoy the bell-ringing. CCSD-not paying a portion of bus cost anymore.  Why not? Suggests an organized group go and ask for funding of trolley and concerts in the park.  Amanda asks about funding and is told that Water, Sewer, Parks and Rec areas are the only ones now funded by CCSD.  Does not include funds for trolley.     Project/Land Use Committee Report-Joyce Renshaw, Chair   Comments on project at 1043 Main Street.   Project Description: SUB2008-00104 Coal 09-0018 Planner-Bill Robeson.  Lot Line Adjustment between two parcels to allow for on site sewage disposal, expansion area and to conform with AG buffer setback.  APN: 013-062-003 and 005 Comments: Is the sewage disposal expansion area  adequate to not contaminate the aquifer of CCSD? The lot line adjustment will allow them to put a septic tank more than  100 feet from the CCSD property line. This should be adequate. Recommendation: Support   Project Description PMT2004-00269  1043 Main Street Planner: R. Hostetter. Commercial building on Main Street at the end of Cambria Drive. Comments:  Planner Ryan Hostetter asked for our input regarding the commercial building at  1043 Main Street.  An e-mail from her stated concerns regarding the  appearance of  the building as it nears completion. Because this project is visible from one of Cambria’s gateways, the committee recommends sending a letter with the following comments: We share many of your concerns. Our Land Use Committee took a field trip to the site on August 3, 2009. We looked closely at the building’s outside. The current construction does not look like the approved 2006 plans nor does it conform to some aspects of the Cambria Commercial Design Plan. It lacks many of the aesthetic qualities and details the permitted plans included. The use of colors/materials is not what was decided on in the 2006 design and the use of natural rocks is missing.  The requirement of using box size trees that the signed developers agreed to has not been met.  We recognize that large trees are expensive, and that the small trees that have been planted will grow over time, but we would like to see at least some larger trees to soften the property.  We agree that the sign is very important because it is the Gateway to Cambria. As you know, the Land Use Committee is waiting for the McKinneys to bring us new plans for the sign to review. We felt the sandblasted redwood, shown in the plans, would not stand out enough to be visible. We talked with the McKinneys in terms of larger, bolder letters. We did not recommend anything specific because we wanted to see what the McKinneys would propose. The project as it stands now does not look like the project approved.  This is of concern to the Council, but we also are concerned that the Planning Department did not raise these issues earlier.   The major applicant, Mr. McKinney, is present, along with all partners.  Says meeting with County has take place and all outstanding issues regarding trees and signs have been resolved. Needs signs which are visible back off the street and letters need to be larger. J. Lamb-questions color of stone Bahringer-proposes the committee  meet to review sign with chamber within a month. Vote on letter being sent with the first 2 paragraphs deleted.  (see above) Motion passes unanimously. Main-states that the building itself is an asset to the business community. Compliments owners . Mrs. McKinney-Chamber signage not yet decided on . She Is working with Mary Carson on the design of a new sign, but no funds are currently available. G. Gall-questions amount of $ being spent on design of new sign. J. Renshaw-needs details of proposed sign. ( letter of support of project will have the first 2 paragraphs(see above) deleted.)     Treasurer’s Report-Gary Gall, Chair   Balance =$41.15. $45. placed in account by Gary from personal funds to cover the PO Box fee. There is still a bill for $15.59 to Lighthouse Litho outstanding.     Chair’s Report-Amanda Rice   Grand Jury Report-available for anyone to read. Election Process Ad-hoc Committee appointments- Jeff Miller volunteers along with Gary Gall.  Should the Bu-laws committee also work on election revisions? Jeff asks Gibson if any forms needed for NCAC members to fill out re. elections. Conservation/Open Space- Responses to comments will be available online. Council Chairs-met last week Web Update training is ongoing.   Trees taken down by PGE recently and left on owner’s property. Wood is available.  Is  PGE responsible for replacing the trees cut down? Kathe Tanner-PGE rep says only one of 2  categories require replacement. Neil Cohen-Greenspace has saplings in a hothouse, may be available. Erwin O.-no revenues to manage the forest.  High winds bring trees down, sometimes on homes. Mary Giacoletti-against burning of trees which have been downed by PGE because burning contributes to death of trees. Kathe-wood can be chipped. Alan –tree debris should be collected by PGE.   Adjournment  of meeting at 8:20 PM Respectfully submitted, Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

	AGENDA-August 19, 2009
6:30	Roll Call.
6:35	Consent Agenda: Changes, additions to Agenda &  Approval of Minutes, July  2009
6:35	Public comment period: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:45	Council Member Items/Discussion: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:50 -7:10	County and District Representative Reports
		Sheriff/Law Enforcement:
			Cambria Community Services District: Frank DeMicco
			District 2 Supervisor : Bruce Gibson
			County Liaison Reports: Jeremy Ghent, Airlin Singewald
			Special Presentation: Main Street Bridge Replacement (rescheduled for September)
7:20 – 8:30	NCAC Reports
				Traffic Committee: Erwin Ohannesian, Chair Aimee Wyatt, Cambria Trolley update Action: Approve comments as presented or amended to send to agency and supervisor.
				Project/Land Use Committee: Joyce Renshaw, Chair One Lot Line Adjustment, comments on project at 1043 Main Street. Action:  Approve comments as written or amended to send to County.
				Treasurer’s Report: Gary Gall
				Chair’s Report: Amanda Rice Appoint elections process revision ad-hoc committee. Update on progress of Conservation and Open Space Element and Events Ordinance. Web Site updates and training update.
8:30	Adjourn

All meetings at Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main Street

Next meeting: Wednesday, September 16,  2009

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

Committees meet the 1st Monday of each month at Rabobank.

Traffic & Transportation Committee meets at 3:00 PM

Land Use/Project Review Committee meets at 6:00 PM;

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

www.NorthCoastAdvisoryCouncil.org

Land Use/ Project Review Report

August 3, 2009

Attending: Joyce Renshaw, John Lamb, Neil Cohen, Amanda Rice
Project Description: SUB2008-00104 Coal 09-0018 Planner-Bill Robeson.  Lot Line Adjustment between two parcels to allow for on site sewage disposal, expansion area and to conform with AG buffer setback.

APN: 013-062-003 and 005

Comments: Is the sewage disposal expansion area  adequate to not contaminate the aquifer of CCSD? The lot line adjustment will allow them to put a septic tank more than a 100 feet from the CCSD property line. This should be adequate.

Recommendation: Support

Project Description PMT2004-00269  1043 Main Street Planner: R. Hostetter. Commercial building on Main Street at the end of Cambria Drive.

Comments: Planner Ryan Hostetter asked for our input regarding the commercial building at  1043 Main Street.  An e-mail from her stated concerns regarding the  appearance of  the building as it nears completion. Because this project is visible from one of Cambria’s gateways, the committee recommends sending a letter with the following comments:

We share many of your concerns. Our Land Use Committee took a field trip to the site on August 3, 2009. We looked closely at the building’s outside. The current construction does not look like the approved 2006 plans nor does it conform to some aspects of the Cambria Commercial Design Plan. It lacks many of the aesthetic qualities and details the permitted plans included. The use of colors/materials is not what was decided on in the 2006 design and the use of natural rocks is missing.

The requirement of using box size trees that the signed developers agreed to has not been met.  We recognize that large trees are expensive, and that the small trees that have been planted will grow over time, but we would like to see at least some larger trees to soften the property.

We agree that the sign is very important because it is the Gateway to Cambria. As you know, the Land Use Committee is waiting for the McKinneys to bring us new plans for the sign to review. We felt the sandblasted redwood, shown in the plans, would not stand out enough to be visible. We talked with the McKinneys in terms of larger, bolder letters. We did not recommend anything specific because we wanted to see what the McKinneys would propose.

The project as it stands now does not look like the project approved.  This is of concern to the Council, but we also are concerned that the Planning Department did not raise these issues earlier.

Traffic Committee

August 3, 2009

Attending: Erwin Ohannesian, Amanda Rice, Aimee Wyatt

Recommendation: approve a letter supporting some changes to the Cambria Trolley service ,  including:

• review of the current route to reduce wait time for passengers,
• a small sign at each stop noting times when trolley arrives/leaves that stop,
• encouraging coordination with the Chamber of Commerce to increase ridership and assure funding.

DRAFT

MINUTES OF REGULAR NCAC MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009

I Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 6:29 PM

II Roll Call

Present: Bambi Fields, Gary Gall, Leslie Richards, Neil Cohen, Brad Hale, Jim Bahringer, Sigrid Casteneda, John Lamb, Michael Thompson, Jeff Miller, Erwin Ohannesian, Amanda Rice,  Marty Munoz-Main, Joyce Renshaw,  Javier Veliz, Dawn Dunlap

Absent Excused: Bob McLaughlin, Brad Hale(late), Bobbie Schade, Mary Giacoletti, Marjorie Ott, Debby Mix

Absent: Lou Fedor

III Changes to Current Agenda

One change to Chair’s Report

IV Approval of Minutes of June 2009

2 changes/additions

John Lamb-Land Use Report of June 2009, approved unanimously.

Sigrid Castaneda was excused, not absent unexcused, from June’s meeting.

V  Public Comment

Robert Davis, resident of Morro Bay representing SLO Bike Club, annual event upcoming on September 26.  The Lighthouse Bike Ride;  2600 bikers expected.  On Sept. 19-Pre-ride Event .

Route: Cuesta College to Piedras Blancas.  7am to 5 pm.  Road should be clear by 3 PM  Highway Patrol will supervise route.  A Fundraiser for high school , college scholarships and local charities.  Also, funds go to Cuesta College programs.

Asks for help by passing the word.  Call 543-5973 for more information.

VI  Council Members’ Comments

1. Amanda Rice still has a dog for someone to adopt.

VII  Sheriff’s Report

Brian Beethem,(sp.) Sheriff’deputy. Cayucos 4^th of July events orderly.  Also, orderly in Cambria.

VIII  CCSD Report- Mr. De Micco, director.

Higher rate scale to stabilize budget.

One more water tank needs replacing, but no committed expenses/projects currently.

Steve Cole-question about desal possibilities.  De Micco says he is committed to the project.  When?  Gibson says “in a while”.

CCSD and Healthcare District currently working together on some projects to perhaps consolidate some services.

IX District 2 Supervisor’s Report-Mr. Bruce Gibson

Tuesday, July 21-Hearing re. VACATION RENTALS. To be held at Board of Supervisor’s chamber at a time not yet announced.

Friends of the Library Fundraiser-fundraiser for new library.  $1.2 million necessary for Friends to raise.

0910 County Budget passed.  Reduction of funds for Health Clinic (Dr. McBride).  Agreed to keep clinic opened through year’s end.

State Budget: $26 billion.

Expenses far exceed funds allotted. State may borrow, as it has done previously from the counties. Property taxes and local taxes such as gasoline tax may be “borrowed” from county and paid back with interest at a later date. Negotiations now underway.

Suggests you may write to legislators regarding this financial situation.

Supervisor Gibson: Friday and Saturday of this week will be in Sacramento for Conference on Budget Reform for the future.

? from Gary Gall: re. furloughs. Deputy Sheriffs received 7% pay raise, as was required in contracts.

Gibson-this Tuesday, hearing to cut Supervisors’ salaries.

Erwin Ohannesian.-money allocated for highway and road maintenance cannot be “switched” to other uses.

X  County Liaison Reports: Jeremy Ghent

New street light on Main Street.-replacement

Projects in Cambria not affected by budget cuts.

Work order for 25 MPH signs on Ardath.

Lampton Park day use/camping issues.

John Lamb-;truckers braking, causing loud noise on Ardath Street between Madison and Randal.  Can a sign be put there?

Jeff Miller-Leffingwell Bridge update?

Gary Gall-go directly to the trucking company to voice a complaint?

J. Lamb-some of the trucks are local.

XI Traffic Committee Report-Erwin Ohannesian, Chair

Short presentation by Aimee Wyatt re. reducing carbon footprint.  She is the new advisor of RTA, which has 3 buses in Cambria. The Cambria Trolley also facing funding issues in September and are in need of more volunteer drivers.

Warren Gay-community shuttle for 25 years. Supplemented by Community Council. Maximum of 8 passengers.

Monday through Friday: 8am-5 pm. Door-to-door. Recipients of Service must be 60 years old OR disabled.  Also, once a week, trolley goes to SLO for doctor’s appointments, which are first priority.

There are presently 35 volunteer drivers. The dispatcher holds the only paid position.

CALL 927-4173 TO SCHEDULE A RIDE.

Bus is also available for some events, such as Kitchen Tour, etc.

Neil Cohen-Cambria Anonymous Neighbors also volunteer rides to various appointments.

Bambi Fields-does bus go to San Simeon.  YES.

XII Project/Land Use Committee Report-Joyce Renshaw, Chair

John Lamb, reporting. Recommends support of DRC 2008-00151. Motion to approve. VOTE-passes unanimously.

Vacation rental ordinance also discussed at the last Land Use Committee Meeting. A letter was drafted by Amanda Rice(posted on NCAC website) to be sent to Board of Supervisors re. several issues which may mitigate the problems encountered by several local residents.

The Planning Department has already published its own report with John Busselle who was at the meeting also.  Specific issues re. vacation rental discussed and the changes which could occur would be one or more of the following types:

Administrative change

Interpretive change

Amending the Ordinance-need Coastal Commission approval.

John Hals(?)-local resident opposed to vacation rental licenses used by real estate agents to sell homes.  If ownership changes, and fee is paid, the license continues. The situation would evolve as has the issue of water meters in Cambria. Vacation rental licenses should be like dog licenses, which expire when the dog does.

Supervisor Gibson-vacation rental currently needs

Land Use Permit and Vacation Rental Business License

County needs to set basic rules re. policy re. vacation rentals.

John Hals(?)-why not just enforce problem properties?

Brad Hale- ? re.both requirements.

Frank DeMicco-endorses cooperation with Sheriff.

Presently, Cambria has 275 vacation rental homes, none in Leimert (CC& R’s forbid )

Audience member(not identified) asks if DeMicco is aware of existence of  Vacation Rental Ordinance. (Later identified as Martin Verheagh)

Leslie Richard-restoration of residential character?

Dr. Ann Pickard-local Marine Terrace resident who has lived 9 years next to a Vacation Rental She has called the Sheriff’s office, property manager and has gotten no suitable response.

Once had a fire on the deck of the rental while she was on vacation

Has experience  incident after incident, such as 2 incidents within a 6 month period, noise, disturbing the peace, wood smoke, curfew for outside noise. Suggests

new construction or additions to existing vacation rentals should be prohibited.

And a stiffer policy of enforcement.

Neil-one third of all vacation rentals do not have a professional property manager.

Pickard-has called and sent letters to follow up.  She has rec’d letters back, abusive in nature.  When selling the house, this situation would affect the value of resale.

John Lamb-suggests Council endorse the letter written by Amanda Rice

Kate-do regular neighbors cause the same problem?

Brad Hale-suggests eliminating the problem renters only.

Supervisor Gibson-problem areas/neighborhoods.

Vacation rentals are commercial use in a residential neighborhood.

Erwin O.-conditional use permit.   Suggests license go with the owner, not with the land.

Supervisor Gibson-CUP in SLO is attached to the land

S. Cole-offers himself as an observer to Dr. Pickard and asks others to call 909-9797 if they need his help for these situations.

M.Main-Do neighbors have to be notified by the County before a vacation rental license is granted? No, only after.

Barbara Crowley-lot size contributes to the problem.. She can hear the vacation rental occupants next door, even when they are not yelling.

She says she lives next door “to the most successful rental in town”.

Dawn Dunlap-Cambria subdivided in 1930 when original cabins were built on small lots.

John-County has no ability to regulate  and enforce the current Ordinance.

Wayne Ryburn-Ordinance needs more enforcement. He tells of vacation rental nightmare on Marine Terrace.

Brad Hale-overkill situation.  Keep 99% of vacation rentals in place. Terminate the problem rentals.

Martin Verheagh(sp?)- began  Ordinance in 1998.  Asks for County to limit the # of vacation rentals to the present number.

From 1998-2003: throughout this time, all vacation rentals were grandfathered.

Dave Lackman- another Cambria resident with vacation rental nightmare. Lives next to rental which produces excessive noise.  The noise limit is too high.  Is happy to hear that the situation is finally being discussed and comments by public being made. Permits/licenses should not be attached to the property .  Prefers bidding process for the license.

Bob Casper, manages 30 vacation rentals in Cambria. Has had no problems.

After vacation rental license is issued, neighbors are then notified.  One half of vacation rentals ARE NOT professionally managed.

In addition, there are many ILLEGAL vacation rentals operating without a license.

CCMA- a professional management association.  See website at sloccma.org. for a list of  all homes which are professionally managed.

$750,000-$1 million in taxes paid by vacation rentals and also residents benefit indirectly from vacation rentals.

Jeff Miller-at least 10 illegal vacation rentals.

Mike Stotter-changes in Ordinance OK but enforcement is needed. Rather than changing the Ordinance, just enforce the rules of it.

Gary Gall-requirements of problem property

Jeff Miller-suggests that after 2 violations in 6 months of non-professionally managed property, “ticket” should be imposed.

Motion to add suggestion to Drafted Letter.  VOTE

Motion passes. 9 in favor, 3 opposed.

Neil Cohen-change “documenting complaints” to “ substantiating complaints”

Behringer-opposes changing land use to plot plan. May higher the density of vacation rentals. His motion to change does not receive a second.

Motion to change letter as described by Cohen above.  VOTE

Motion passes unanimously.

XIII  Treasurer’s Report-Gary Gall, Chair

$73.80 balance

$634.00 paid for recent election, not including newspaper ads.

Budget presented for next year.

Discussion .  Supervisor Gibson says $1000. requested by NCAC will be granted.

NCAC Budget approved unanimously.

XIV  Chair’s Report-Amanda Rice

August-Main St. Bridge Replacement

Web maintenance for the future-Debby Mix and Marty Main

EIR grading-environmental impact-anyone interested? Supervisor Gibson says others will cover.

XV  Adjournment of Meeting

At 8:55 PM

Respectfully submitted, Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

	AGENDA
6:30	Roll Call.
6:35	Consent Agenda: Changes, additions to Agenda &  Approval of Minutes, June  2009
6:35	Public comment period: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:45	Council Member Items/Discussion: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:50 -7:10	County and District Representative Reports
		Sheriff/Law Enforcement: Ben Hall
			Cambria Community Services District: Frank DeMicco
			District 2 Supervisor : Bruce Gibson
			County Liaison Reports: Jeremy Ghent
7:10 – 8:30	NCAC Reports
				Traffic Committee: Erwin Ohannesian, Chair Special Report: Guest; Aimee Wyatt Cambria Trolley (funding issues, possible solutions)
				Project/Land Use Committee: Joyce Renshaw, Chair Action: One project. Approve comments as written or amended to send to County. Action: Approve letter as written or amended to Board of Supervisors re: Vacation Rentals
				Treasurer’s Report: Gary Gall Budget Consideration and Approval
				Chair’s Report: Amanda Rice Next month: Main Street at Santa Rosa Creek Bridge Replacement Presentation Web Site updates and training plans.
8:30	Adjourn

All meetings at Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main Street

Next meeting: Wednesday, August 19,  2009

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

Committees meet the 1st Monday of each month at Rabobank.

Traffic & Transportation Committee meets at 3:00 PM

Land Use/Project Review Committee meets at 6:00 PM;

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www.NorthCoastAdvisoryCouncil.org

	AGENDA
6:30	Roll Call.
6:35	Consent Agenda: Assign Corresponding Secretary for the Month, Changes, additions to Agenda,  June 2009, &  Approval of Minutes, May 2009
6:35	Public comment period: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:45	Council Member Items/Discussion: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:50 -7:10	County and District Representative Reports
		Sheriff/Law Enforcement:
			Cambria Community Services District: Frank DeMicco
			District 2 Supervisor : Bruce Gibson
			County Liaison Reports: Airlin Singewald, Jeremy Ghent
7:10 – 8:30	NCAC Reports
				Letter to The Cambrian: Jim Bahringer Approve letter as written or amended to be sent to The Cambrian.
				Traffic Committee: Erwin Ohannesian
				Project/Land Use Committee Action: Approve comments as written or amended to send to County.
				Chair’s Report:  Amanda Rice Bylaws changes introduced last month Other changes for the by laws committee to consider Committee Appointments Web, Traffic and Project review
8:30	Adjourn

All meetings at Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main Street

Next meeting: Wednesday, July 15,  2009

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

Committees meet the 1st Monday of each month at Rabobank.

Traffic & Transportation Committee meets at 3:00 PM

Land Use/Project Review Committee meets at 6:00 PM;

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

	AGENDA
6:30	Roll Call.
6:35	Consent Agenda: Assign Corresponding Secretary for the Month; Changes, additions to Agenda, May 2009; Changes, additions to March 2009 minutes and approve.
6:35	Public comment period: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:50	Council Member Items/Discussion: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:55 -7:15	County and District Representative Reports
		Sheriff/Law Enforcement
		Cambria Community Services District: Frank DeMicco
		District 2 Supervisor : Bruce Gibson
		County Liaison Reports: Airlin Singewald, Planning; Jeremy Ghent, Public Works
7:15 – 8:30	NCAC Reports
		Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti Report. No Action Required.
		Housing Element Update Review of comments suggested by the committee and council members. Action: Approve comments as written/amended & submit County. (Deadline for comment passed.)
		Project/Land Use Committee See attached report from committee (ADD 1 project from April – no quorum) Action: Approve comments as written or amended to send to County.
		Treasurer’s Report: Robert McLaughlin Report only. No action required.
		Election Committee: Gary Gall, Chair Election wrap-up report.
		Chairperson’s Report: Amanda Rice Growth Management Ordinance amendment, Retirement of Vic Holanda, CCSD classification of Vacation Rentals as commercial for rates purposes, Call for bids for web maintenance (or alternative) Introduction of Changes to Bylaws.
		Seating of newly elected members. Appointment of other members.
		Election of Officers for 2009-2010 term (See attached.) Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary.
		Committee Assignments Committee Chairpersons selected
8:30	Adjourn

All meetings at Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main Street

Next meeting: Wednesday, June 17, 2009

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

Committees meet the 1st Monday of each month at Rabobank.

Traffic & Transportation Committee meets at 3:00 PM

Land Use/Project Review Committee meets at 6:00 PM;

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

www.NorthCoastAdvisoryCouncil.org

PLEASE NOTE: MEETING TIME IS NOW 6:30PM

6:30	Roll Call.
6:35	Consent Agenda: Assign Corresponding Secretary for the Month, Changes, additions to Agenda March 2009, &  Approval of Minutes, February 2009
6:35	Public comment period: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:45	Council Member Items/Discussion: Limited to items not on agenda.
6:50 -7:10	County and District Representative Reports
		Sheriff/Law Enforcement: Todd Steeb
		Cambria Community Services District: Frank DeMicco
		District 2 Supervisor : Bruce Gibson
		Planning Department: Airlin Singewald, Liaison
		Public Works: Jeremy Ghent, Liaison
7:10 – 8:30	NCAC Reports
		Treasurer: Bob McLaughlin (Report Only.)
		Election Committee: Gary Gall, Chair Update and deadlines, acceptance of conditions of service.
		Project/Land Use Committee: John Lamb, reporting memberFour Minor Use permit requests as outlined in report. Growth Management Ordinance amendment,  also in report. Action: Approve comments as written or amended to send to County.
		Conservation and Open Space Element DraftReview of comments suggested by the committee and council members. Action: Approve comments as written or amended to send to County.
		Chair’s Report:  Amanda Rice CAC Chair’s meeting report. Next training April 24, 2009
8:30	Adjourn

All meetings at Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main Street

Next meeting: Wednesday, April 15, 2009

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

Committees meet the 1st Monday of each month at Rabobank.

Traffic & Transportation Committee meets at 3:00 PM

Land Use/Project Review Committee meets at 6:00 PM;

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

www.NorthCoastAdvisoryCouncil.org