North Coast Advisory Council

North  Coast Advisory Council

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

I  Call to Order-by Chair Joyce Renshaw at 6:35 PM

II Roll Call

Present: Bambi Fields, Gary Gall, Stevan Rosenlind, Gail Robinette, Sigrid Castaneda, Joyce Renshaw, Tom Gray, Amanda Rice, Clive Finchamp (late), Marty Munoz-Main, Mary Giacoletti

Excused:  Bob McLaughlin, Marjorie Sewell, Teri ORourke,  Erwin Ohannesian, Dawn Dunlap, Debby Mix

Absent: Ralph Covell, Mac VanDuzer, Matt Van Weerden Poelman, Laurel Stewart

III  Public Comment Period

1. Robert Davis from SLO Bike Club re. annual event on Sept. 24^th, beginning at 7 am.

reads from letter attached:

          San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club will host its 40^th annual Lighthouse Bike Ride for Charities on September 24th, 2011.  We expect about 1,200 bicycle riders on the route starting at 7:00 a.m.  We tell all the riders that we require them to ride safely, to observe traffic laws, to share the road with cars, and to respect local residents.

          The week before, on the 17th, we’ll have a smaller event, over the same route, with about a hundred club members to pre-ride the course.

          The route is mostly on Highway 1 between Cuesta College and Piedras Blancas.  About half the riders will go up Old Creek Road and then west on Highway 46 back to Highway 1.

          The others will go through Cayucos and ride on Highway 1 to Cambria.  We will have a refreshment stop at the Hamlet and another at Cappuccino Cove.  We will serve lunch at Shamel Park.  The Bike Coalition will set up racks at Shamel Park for people to park their bikes off the road.The course will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m.We have contracted with CHP to pay for three units to patrol the route. The Lighthouse bike ride for charities is one of the bike club’s two annual fund raising events.  Our purpose is to raise money to fund local high school and college scholarships and to support local charities.   This year we are donating more than $55,000 from our events to San Luis Obispo county schools and charities.  That includes donations this year to Piedras Blancas Light Station Association and to the Gene Cerise Memorial Bike Ride to raise money to support Cambria Teen Center. We also support CCCMB so that they can build and maintain trails in MBSP and MdO. We try to work with local communities to make the ride safe for everyone and to minimize the impact of the event.We ask that you help us by passing the word to your neighbors about the ride.  Anyone can contact the club for more information by calling 543-5973.

2. Leslie Richards-concerns re. CCSD meetings on Cable TV.  Desalination issue being broadcast-is alarmed by testing procedures by core engineers.  Who will foot the bill for this testing?

Confusing information given on broadcast.

III  Council Members’ Comments

1. Bambi Fields-announces that school starting in Cambria next week with new traffic patterns, including students at old Grammar School.

IV  Motion to approve minutes and Treasurer’s Report-

Current balance: $1112.40

Motion approved.

V  Public Agency Reports

1. Public Safety: Todd Steeb absent-no report

2. Cambria Community Services District: Jim Bahringer

     1. proposal upcoming to receive lots-plan being devised

     2. Environmental assessment-he will call L. Richards

     3. Ad hoc committee for data acquisition system on tanks and pattern of use by public

     4. CCSD meeting next Thursday-use of Vet’s Hall to private and public interests being considered. (fee schedule)

     5. Public use of parking lot by out of towners.

Jeff Miller-Vet’s Hall parking lot.  Vendors are sleeping in cars and trailers.  cooking in parking lot.  Opposition of Fair by Cambria Chamber of Commerce.  Motor homes staying overnight and cooking on the parking lot.

B. Fields-are the vets making money by having the Craft Fair?

Line dancing and Flower shows are currently waived fees by Vets.

3. Planning Department Update: Airlin Singewald

A. Singewald, absent. Joyce Renshaw reads report for him.

Department of Planning and Building Major Projects – August 2011

Project Description Upcoming

Hearings/Meetings

Contact Next Steps. NCAC Involvement

General Plan and Ordinance Amendments

Vacation Rental Ordinance Update

Amendments would address noticing requirements, distance measurement,

noise standards, etc.  Public review draft available online:www.sloplanning.org

Planning Commission

August 25, 2011

John Busselle

781-5154

jbusselle@co.

slo.ca.us

Planning Commission heard this item on April 14, 2011 and July 14, 2011. The item has been

continued to August 25, 2011. NCAC has already submitted comments/recommendations to County.

Land Use and Circulation Element (“LUCE”) Update

First major Land Use and Circulation

Element Update in over 25 years.

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

Mike Wulkan

781-5608

mwulkan@co.

slo.ca.us

On March 29, 2011, the BOS directed staff

divide the LUCE update into two phases.

Phase 1 would be an organizational update to consolidate planning areas, establish rural plans and community plans, and amend highway corridor design standards. Phase 2 would update policies and standards to implement strategic growth policies.

Contact Mike Wulkan for details on project schedule or if you have interest in participating in future workshops or stakeholder groups.

Ultimately, draft LUCE update will be submitted to NCAC for review/comments/recommendation.

Temporary Events Ordinance Update

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

Board of Supervisors

October 4, 2011

Karen Nall

781-5606

knall@co.slo.c

a.us

Planning Commission completed review on July 28 and forwarded recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Amendments are scheduled to be heard by the Board on October 4, 2011.

NCAC already forwarded recommendation to PC.

Contact Karen Nall for questions.

Agricultural Cluster Ordinance Amendments

Amendments would eliminate density bonus and require more environmentally sensitive agricultural cluster subdivisions. Program would add cluster provisions to Coastal Planning Commission hearings in fall 2011.

Bill Robeson

781-5607

brobeson@co

.slo.ca.us

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

Department of Planning and Building Major Projects – August 2011

Zone Land Use Ordinance based on

existing underlying parcels.

Residential Accessory Structures

Updates to standards for residential garage sizes, guesthouse requirements, and home occupation

kitchens.

TBD Kerry Brown

kbrown@co.sl

o.ca.us 781-

5713

NCAC already reviewed and submitted comments to staff.

Wind Energy Facilities Updates would bring ordinance

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

TBD Kerry Brown

kbrown@co.sl

o.ca.us 781-

5713

NCAC already reviewed and submitted comments to staff.

County Energy Wise Plan (Climate Action Plan)

Outlines the County’s approach to reducing GHG emissions through various goals, measures, and actions for achieving a GHG reduction target of 15% below baseline levels by 2020

(1990 levels).

Public review draft available online:

www.sloplanning.org

? Planning Commission

Study session on

September 8, 2011

? Planning Commission

hearing on September 29, 2011

James Caruso

781-5702

jcaruso@co.sl

o.ca.us

Public hearing draft available online:

www.sloplanning.org

Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Energy Wise Plan on September 8, 2011, and will review the plan on September 29, 2011.

NCAC is encouraged to review and forward input to County staff and Planning Commission before the September 29, 2011 hearing.

Development Projects / Appeals

Cambria Air Force

Station / AT&T

Communications

Facility (“cell site”)

On May 13, 2010 Planning Commission determined that proposed facility would be allowed

on site as a modification to an existing facility. Staff is processing application.

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

Airlin

Singewald

781-5198

asingewald@c

o.slo.ca.us

NCAC supported project. Interested parties may attend future Planning Commission hearing.

PG&E Tree Removal

Minor Use Permit

/Coastal Development

Permit DRC2010-00022

Staff is reviewing PG&E’s proposed

tree replacement mitigation plan. Planning Department Hearing TBD.

Ryan

Hostetter

788-2351

rhostetter@co

.slo.ca.us

Cambria Forest Committee presented

recommendations to NCAC at the February 2011 meeting.

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

4. Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson

Center-Burton-4 way stop sign. Aug. 26^th meeting.

Santa Rosa Creek Bridges-will be completed before rainy season.

Amanda Rice-asks for definition of Green Waste issue of banning paper and plastic bags in SLO  County.

1^st hearing in September.

Grocers worried about the transition although will save $.  By early 2012 issue should be law.  Concern with customer who forgets to bring a bag…

5. Special Report from Robert Hill, Executive Director of the Land Conservancy re. transfer of lots and TDC information.

Handout:

The Cambria Lodge Hill Restoration Program

Program History:

Planning started in 1984-85

Cambria/Lodge Hill Restoration Program-July 1985

Adoption of TDC Ordinance in the County’s North Coast Area Plan and Local Coastal Plan

Coastal Conservancy loan of $272,500 in 1986

Land Conservancy of SLO County starts buying lots and selling TDCs.

1999-2003-Discussions with CCSD about transfer of ownership

2003-First transfer of 88 parcels comprised of 200= legal lots completed with retained conservation easement. Agreement to provide $3000. / per year in maintenance costs to CCSD

2008-Additional Coastal Conservancy loan of $200,000-to purchase Madonna lots in Fern Canyon.

By the Numbers:

number of tax parcels acquired, 143(including doubles and triples)

number of legal lots acquired=446

total value of the program=$817,936.06

Cash currently on hand= $70,305.55

Number of TECs on hand-128,774

Number of TDCs sold-92,379

Cost of a TDC= $15.

One TDC=One Square Foot of Gross Structural Area

Into the Future:

Proposed transfer of 55 parcels to Cambria CSD

Conservation easement monitoring

Ongoing stewardship and enhancement activities i.e. trails, invasive species management

Continued lot acquisition for conservation purposes

Opportunities through Cambria CCSD ownership for additional public benefits such as trail linkages, pocket preserves and community gardens where appropriate

Consider sources of revenue for ongoing maintenance needs throughout Cambria.

Now, however, maintenance costs much higher than $3000.=-weed abatement costs and also more lots to maintain.

Also, trees falling on lot, and dangerous trees leaning toward neighbors’ homes.

Lodge Hill TDC Program

Is this program still beneficial for Cambria’s needs?  The program works because of its small scale. Market based approach to solving a land use issue.

John Lamb-could you raise the cost of TDC to cover maintenance? yes.

at some point, the Land Conservancy will stop buying lots.

Total-25 acres.

The easement is in perpetuity.  What does the easement allow? Trails, benches, community meeting area, perhaps a community garden

And disallow? building structures, tree removal.

goal-protect open space and Monterey Pine forest

Discussion/Questions

Buildout  Reduction Plan-a few of the 55 parcels are considered buildable.

CCSD Director-committee being formed to consider issue of lot buyouts  in the future. Gerry will return once committee is formed.

NCAC Reports

1. Business, Traffic, and Transportation Committee Report-Erwin Ohannesian, absent. Joyce Renshaw reads his report.

no traffic or land use meetings on Labor Day. Maybe on Tuesday-will schedule.

Highway fund of $125,000 for projects in Cambria. All suggestions by October. Burton Walkway?

Contact Erwin Ohannesian.

2. Amanda Rice- Election By Laws revision Report: Amanda Rice

First meeting is set for Aug. 6 at 5:30 PM-location to be announced

3. Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

Report from Newsweek re. adverse effects of medical diagnostic tests(?)

Healthy air in SLO County-11 air quality monitoring sites in the County.  Soot is not measured, but should be.

$25.00 burn permit. Supervisor Gibson supported increase in burn fee permit.

New Business

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

Land Use/Project Review Report

1) DRC2010-00084 WAGNER – Minor Use Permit for the addition of a 294 sf media room and 380 sf one-car garage, using TDCs, to an existing SFR.

Location:  210 Orlando Drive, Cambria; APN 023-014-027

Link to application file: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2010-00084_WAGNER.pdf

SUMMARY: This project would expand an existing 2,205 sf residence to 2,499 sf, with a GSA of 3,319 sf., on a 6538 sf corner lot at Orlando Drive and Sherwood Drive in Marine Terrace.  A single-car garage would be built adjacent to the existing two-car garage. Over the existing garage, the second-floor living area would be extended with a new media room, opening to a new 196 sf non-permeable deck. The new deck would replace a non-permeable deck of 229 sf. The proposed GSA will require 312 sf of TDCs, less than the maximum of 400 sf for a lot of this size. 

The proposed addition is designed to match the style of the existing residence, makes suitable use of a recently merged single lot and has no negative impact on the surrounding streetscape or neighboring properties. 

LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approve

Motion to approve: Motion passes unanimously.

2) DRC2011-00001 BROCKWAY – Minor Use Permit for an addition to an existing residence, plus new garage and shop building.

Location: 2110 Trenton Ave., Cambria; APN 023-401-026

Link to application file: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00001_BROCKWAY.pdf

SUMMARY: This MUP applies to proposed additions at 2110 Trenton, including a garage, storage shed, greenhouse, library, office and other rooms totaling 2,015 sf of added living area. Total living area would be 3,023 sf, with GSA of 4,175 sf and a footprint of 2,257 sf.  Area of site disturbance would total 4,600 sf. All these areas are within allowances for a lot of this size – 10,778 sf. The proposed additions would be an enhancement to the property, with no negative visual impact on surrounding properties or streetscape.  The applicant’s site plan identifies four Monterey pine trees, said to be “all diseased and leaning” that would be removed. If any of these trees are found, on further inspection, to be healthy and not a threat to buildings, they should be replaced by a 4-to-1 ratio elsewhere on the property.

The Committee recommends approval of this MUP, on condition that the lot be cleared of any storage facilities or other equipment not needed for this project or the ongoing renovation of the existing home (i.e., window replacement and kitchen remodel). 

LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approve, with condition noted above.

Discussion: shipping containers on property.

A. Rice: concerns about property, in area of town she represents.  there is a drainage issue at the site.  Also thinks the proposed house addition is too large.

S. Castaneda-year round creek runs through the property.

On permit, it says there is no drainage problem/

visual impact-20 feet from street. 

J. Butler- if council approves a project with conditions, most of the time, the conditions are ignored.

Project not approved.

Motion to send letter with concerns of storage containers on property, poor drainage, and  negative visual impact.

Motion passes unanimously.

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3) DRC2011-00002 HUNTER – Minor Use Permit for an addition to an existing SFR, including a new bedroom, bathroom, upper deck and addition to lower deck. 

Location: 512 Darby Lane, Cambria; APN 022-083-003

Link to application file: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00002_HUNTER.pdf

SUMMARY: The proposed project would add 498 sf of living area to an existing 1,490 sf home, plus an added 45 sf of permeable deck and 190 sf of new non-permeable deck. The GSA would increase from 1,952 sf to 2,450 sf. The new living area would be added primarily by extending the second floor roof and adding a floor across what is now an open area over the living room. The new non-permeable deck would be off the new second-floor living room and bedroom, replacing the current roof.  The footprint would be little changed, increasing to 1,538 sf from 1,452 sf. 

This project is mainly an internal expansion, without major changes in footprint or profile of the existing home. It would be an enhancement to the property and have no negative impact on surrounding views, privacy or streetscape. 

LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approve

Discussion: no concerns.

Motion to approve-motion passes unanimously.

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Permit to extend a walkway 109 feet. 

Location: Along Moonstone Beach Drive and Windsor Blvd.; APN 022-061-011

Link to application file: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00005_CAMBRIA_CSD.pdf

SUMMARY: This CCSD project would close a short but significant gap in the Coastal Trail at the corner of Moonstone Beach Drive and Windsor Blvd. The current walkway is dangerously narrow at this point, where traffic from Moonstone Beach approaches Windsor for right turns to Shamel Park and Park Hill, or left turns to Highway One and the West Village. 

The walkway plan includes a wood retaining wall to allow widening of the pedestrian zone to 8 feet, as well as a guardrail on the downslope side facing Santa Rosa Creek.  This project has been thoroughly studied as to environmental impacts and other factors, and the Committee strongly recommends that construction begin as soon as feasible.

LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approve

Discussion: Gail Robinette: has been involved in project for several years. Interesting project because it is a trail and governmental agencies involved. Is dangerous because of foliage and traffic.

Project is a County right-of-way.  Is part of California Coastal Trail.  Hopes to have this project completed by Christmas. 

Motion to approve:

Motion passes unanimously.

2. Chair’s Report-Joyce Renshaw

Erosion Control Hearing-upcoming

Door hanger for tree trimming-in the next 2 weeks.

Adjournment of Meeting-at 8:10 PM

Respectfully submitted, Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

North Coast Advisory Council Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011

Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main Street

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

II  Roll Call-Marty Main

Present: Bob McLaughlin(late), Bambi Fields, Gary Gall, Marjorie Sewell, Ralph Covell, Teri O’Rourke (late), Sigrid Castaneda, Joyce Renshaw, Tom Gray, Jeff Miller Erwin Ohannesian, Clive Finchamp, Dawn Dunlap, Debby Mix, Joe Dominguez, Marty Munoz-Main, Mary Giacoletti

Excused: Stevan Rosenlind, Gail Robinette, Mac VanDuzer,

Absent: Laurel Stewart

 III Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review

 IV  Public Comment Period-none

 V  Council Members’ Comments

1. D. Dunlap-a-Trespassers in Cambria-on private property.

     b- Statement regarding slaughter of zebras-not in keeping with the spirit of County’s     ranchers. Shame on them for this brutal act.

2. Ralph Covell-relates incident of recent trespasser on his ranch, who was later found to have shot 2 women in Santa Margarita. Is now being prosecuted.

3. C. Finchamp-another incident regarding 2 trespassers on private property who were gone by the time the sheriff arrived.

 VI Consent Agenda:  Approval of Minutes of Nov. 2010 Meeting,

Treasurer’s Report: balance of   $1331.22, and the appointment and seating of new member, Joe Dominquez, Business Representative.

Motion to accept consent agenda. Vote-unanimous. Motion passed.

 VII Public Agency Reports:  Public Safety: Todd Steeb

New Sheriff Parkinson asks -What does the NCAC want to hear at future meetings?  Response encouraged. Return to Feb. NCAC meeting with requests.

October shooting in San Simeon-5 suspects from Fresno returning down H One from Monterey. Confronted by Justin Nelson and Todd Steeb.

Trespassing issue:  Covell did the right thing in holding suspect, calling Sheriff, and getting license plate number (of stolen car).

G. Gall: mushroom gathering season draws out-of-towners.

D. Dunlap: Trespassers arrive in the middle of the night, with flashlights, headlights on/  appreciates  efforts of law enforcement for Santa Rosa Creek Road residents.

John Lamb-  Brandy Swain of Sheriff’s Department-in charge of FREE inspections for home and ranch security.

 VIII CCSD Report:  Allan MacKinnon, absent. Jim Bahringer, new liason.

Meeting on Thursday: new president/head. Scheduled for 12:30 PM at Vet’s Hall

A. Rice- PROS has an opening, if someone wishes to be on the committee.

R. Covell-status of drilling?  A pause in drilling at the moment.  To resume probably in late summer of   2011. The majority of CCSD Board members wishes to proceed with project.

 IX   District 2 Supervisor’s Report:  Bruce Gibson

1. Award of Appreciation presented to Mike Thompson for his consistent efforts for Cambria.

2. County’s Annual Report-introduced 2 ½ weeks ago and is posted on the county Website.

3. Contracts:  construction on San Simeon Bridges will  commence soon.

4. Strategic Planning Meeting-held yesterday (Tuesday Jan. 18).  Adjusting Gov. Brown’s budget will also affect SLO County Budget.  $12 billion cut is proposed.

Brown has removed the Williamson Act.

D. Dunlap- Williamson Act-issue will come up around summer of 2011.  SLO County-over 2/3

A. Rice- unpaved roads on Lodge Hill are being resurfaced.  Community Health Center ?

March 29 and Feb. 22-strategic planning meetings will include discussion of community health issues.

X Planning Department Update-A. Singwald

Vacation rental Ordinance-April 14^th, final action.

Land Use and Circulation Element

Schedule posted on County Website.

Questions:  S. Cole-was resident fined for razing the buildings without a permit?  All fines posted on public website.

K.Tanner-Verizon permit for cell site near water tank at top of the world.

J. Lamb-status of Air Force Station-of building code violations.  Health and Air Quality issue-being enforced by EPA. 

Ken Topping-new planner to replace Anne Wyatt.  Is a disaster-planning expert.

XI  Continuing Issues/Old Business

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

T. Gray-Committee has met twice to discuss amendments to the County’s Event Ordinance.  General thought among attendees:  Ordinance is more appropriate for owners of smaller properties and some events are traditionally held (Pinedorado) in Cambria yearly which may be affected by Ordinance.

 T. Gray-reads sections …asks for Questions.

 1.  Findings on the draft of Proposed Amendments to the Event Ordinance

 Report and Recommendations on Proposed Amendments to the

SLO COUNTY EVENT ORDINANCE UPDATED JAN. 3, 2011

North Coast Advisory Council Land Use Committee

 Submitted to full NCAC on Nov. 17, 2010; continued to Jan. 19, 2011

The Land Use Committee of the North Coast Advisory Council met on November 1, 2010 and January 3, 2011 to consider the Referral Draft of the proposed amendments to the San Luis Obispo County Event Ordinance.

Committee members in attendance were Tom Gray, Joyce Renshaw, Jim Bahringer (Nov. 1, 2010 only), Steve Cole and Gail Robinette (Jan. 3, 2011 only).  John Lamb did not attend.

Attending from the County Dept. of Planning and Building on Nov. 1, 2010 was Senior Planner Karen Nall.

Also attending the meeting and offering comments on Nov. 1,2010 were NCAC members Dawn Dunlap and Ralph Covell, along with Susan McDonald. Susan McDonald submitted additional comments via email on Jan. 3, 2011.

General comments:

The Land Use Committee members present at the two meetings found most of the specific provisions in the proposed amendments to be acceptable without further revisions. Exceptions, keyed to sections of the latest referral draft, are listed below.

One general issue that could not be resolved by changing specific sections was the question of how to treat certain large-scale public events on private property (e.g. Pinedorado and the Creston Rodeo) that are longstanding community traditions but would have difficulty operating within all of the new event ordinance rules regarding on-site parking, hours of operation, noise, etc. One suggestion was to exempt such well-established events by name or perhaps by a definition that would effectively exempt them, along with maybe a small number of other events. No consensus has been reached by the full committee on this question. However, the Land Use Committee agrees on the principle that “one size does not fit all” when it comes to regulating use of rural properties for events.

In particular, we recognize that certain properties (including Hearst Ranch in San Simeon, Varian Ranch in Parkfield, the Camatta Ranch near Carrisa Plains and the Work Ranch in San Miguel) can host very large events without causing any significant impact on other properties by way of noise, dust, traffic, parking, light, etc. The proposed restriction on hours of operation, in particular, was called into question for these situations. As with the major community-wide events mentioned above, any exemption here would be limited to just a handful of the largest properties in the county. And no event should be exempt from restrictions regarding on-street parking or other activities that might impede traffic or emergency-vehicle access. Also, we would suggest defining this large-property group by total site acreage rather than by names of specific properties.

Specific recommendations by section (all references are to September 2010 Referral Draft ):

I. Proposed Purpose Statement

Approve as drafted.

II. Proposed Definition of Event (“event” to replace the term “temporary event”)

Add language to second sentence (starting “Events and/or programs that are offered …) that extends exemption for educational events to individual farmers and ranchers, not only to “valid agricultural non-profit organization.”

Also, add language to clarify that purely private gatherings such as family weddings, birthday parties, etc. are not “events” regulated by this ordinance. (In other words, explicitly exclude them from events or other activities “open to the public either with or without invitation.”)

III. Events to be allowed in the following Land Use Categories: AG, RL, RR< OP, CR, CS, IND, REC and PF.

Approve as drafted.

IV. Proposed Ordinance Language.

Approve as drafted, with the following exceptions:

Delete Subsection B.3.a (Parking on the road). The committee sees no need to bar all parking along 1,000 feet of public right-of-way during an event (even for those not attending it), when permittees already are required to provide on-site parking for all attendees.

(Also see the comment above about possible exemptions or adjustments for exceptionally large properties. The Council should consider possible adjustments of Subsections B.2.a.(3) (number of attendees allowed) and B.5 (Hours of Operation) for properties over a certain acreage threshold.)

In Subsection F (Neighbor Notification), revise language to clarify that notice is to go to owners of property within 1,000 feet of the proposed event site.

Also in Subsection F, require that this public notice be provided through both website and letter, not one or the other. The 30-day minimum would remain in effect.

3. Dawn Dunlap,et. Al. present proposed revisions to the County’s Event Ordinance

See below.

Further Suggested Changes to the Referral Draft of the Event Ordinance dated September 2010        

Overall Change:  This Ordinance shall not apply if the event site is located on real property of 500 or more acres and if the event site is one quarter of a mile from the closest occupied residence on adjacent property.

 Page one

I. Proposed Purpose Statement

Delete second sentence and replace with:  “The Board of Supervisors through adoption of these standards recognizes the important contribution that events make to promoting countywide tourism, supporting non-profit organizations and furthering the public’s education of agricultural production and appreciation of natural resources.”

II. Proposed Definition of Event

Delete “either with or without invitation” from the first sentence.  Delete “that is not sponsored by          a government entity.”  which is also in the first sentence.     Note:  why is an event sponsored by a government entity any less disruptive to neighbors, traffic, light, noise and air pollution etc. than a private event?

Add paragraph addressing long-standing events. E.g. “A long-standing event(s) or event site that qualifies as being “grandfathered” may file an application for a waiver with the County. Said application shall state the type of event(s), if it is for profit or non-profit, how many days the event or events have taken place, how many years the event(s) has/have taken place and the attendance. Once reviewed and accepted, this waiver shall stay on file with the County.  Any expansion of the event(s) shall necessitate a new waiver application.”  Note: This is for events like Pinedorado, Creston Rodeo, Pioneer Day, Street Fairs in Cayucos, events at the Harris Stages, etc.

 Page two

IV. Proposed Ordinance Language

A. Permit Requirements

Delete “one-“ and  add  “of”.   Phrase will read, “days of events per year” to the first sentence in 3 and 4a and 4b.  Note: As is, it would preclude multi-day events.

B. Site Design Standards

1. Site access     Add “waived” to the second sentence and it would then read, “may be reduced, modified or waived” .

 Page three

2.  Setbacks

a. Rural areas

Delete “from each property line” and add “from the event site to the closest occupied residence on adjacent property.”  in all appropriate sentences or phrases in subsections 1.,2. and 3.                       

Events Ordinance

Page three

b. Urban and village area.

What is section 222.10.140?  would the Harvest and Spring Festivals at the Guthrie/Bianchini be prohibited by this ordinance?

Page four

3. Parking

Eliminate in its’ entirety subsection “a. Parking on the road”

b. Off-site parking

Delete “only through Minor Use Permit approval when a Conditional Use Permit is not otherwise required……events site or shuttles must be provided.”  New sentence will read, “Off-site parking may be allowed if written consent is obtained from the owners of all off-site parking areas.”

Eliminate “monitors” and have parking attendants do both jobs.  “In addition, the parking attendants shall direct traffic at all points of ingress, egress and forks in private access roads and to turn away vehicles when authorized parking capacity is reached.”

Page five

5. Hours of Operation

10 AM is the middle of the day on a ranch or farm.  Delete “10 a.m. and end by 10 p.m.” and replace with 7 a.m. and end by 12 a.m.  Delete 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and replace with 6 a.m. to 1a.m.  Delete 10:30 p.m. and replace with 12 a.m.  Note: What about a pancake or waffle breakfast?

6. Amplified sound

Add sentence that states who is qualified to do the acoustical analysis;  Do they need degrees in sound or audiology?  Must they be licensed? Does the County have a list of qualified acoustical analysts?

Events Ordinance

Page five

8. Use of Structures

Add subsection “c” that addresses temporary structures.   Note:  Many  events use rented tents.

Page six

D. Required findings.

1. add flowers .. the correct phrase is food, fiber and flowers

Page seven

F. Neighbor Notification

Delete first paragraph in its’ entirety and replace with “ All events shall provide notification to owners who have occupied residences on adjacent property that are within a minimum of 1,000 feet of the event site. If the occupied residence on the adjacent property is rented to a third party, then both the renter and the property owner shall be notified.  This notification shall be provided by a letter that is either hand-delivered or mailed through the United States Postal Service 30 days prior to the event occurrence. The following information shall be provided:”

H. Guarantee of site restoration

Eliminate this subsection in its entirety.  Note: This matter is between the property owner and the event sponsor and should be in their written agreement. Note: There are not any more Woodstocks in the offing.  If the property owner is the sponsoring the event, they are not going to compromise their own land. 

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J. Insurance and Indemnity Requirements

Add “ business” between “ a and license” in the first sentence.

MOTION TO APPROVE ADDITIONS TO ORDINANCE PRESENTED BY DAWN DUNLAP AND ADD CHANGES MAKE BY LAND USE COMMITTEE

VOTE TAKEN-UNANIMOUS

Motion passes.

 Two minor issues with above revisions:

1.  1000 feet from property line or 1000 feet from event location.  Airlin Singwald: County’s definition of event site interferes with above designation.

…location of the event on the proposed property”

2. email and mail-notification

XII  Revision of Election Procedures By-laws

 Not at this time: election is upcoming.  Table these changes for July-August consideration. No motion needed to table.

 May 3-Bank reserved for Election Day(if an election is actually needed)

Areas 1,3,5,7 are up for election. A need to call for candidates in the Cambrian should be published by the 4^th week in February.  Condition of Service forms and a section for 10 citizen endorsements are available from J. Renshaw.  Call 927-2202 for the forms, which need to be signed no later than the March NCAC meeting(March 16, 2011)

Candidates’ names will be published in the Cambrian on the third week of April.  Elections will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the Community Room of Rabobank.

Termed Out:  Jeff Miller, Bob McLaughlin, Sigrid Castaneda and Bambi Fields but all may  run again if  no one else runs for the office.

 XIII  NCAC Reports

A. Business, Traffic and Transportation Committee Report:  Erwin Ohannesian, Chair

Concern: steep slope north of B of A, east side.  Rain wash-off onto pavement.

Concern: Santa Rosa Creek Bridge-status? Gibson: project appealed to Coastal commission.

D. Dunlap- some parts of bridge have been removed

Two other traffic issues underway:  one way change in front of PO??

Walking path on Burton? Up the  Cambria Hill?

E. Ohannesian-other funds may be available for Bridge Street.

B. McLaughlin-objects to changing flow of traffic in front of PO.

B. Environmental Report:  Mary Giacoletti, Chair

 Has received calls from residents around County.

Has 180 signatures for Petition for Health Effects of residential smoke.

No response from gov’t   agencies received.

Received letter from lawyer of Mike Hanchett, representing Cavalier to cease talk of ill effects of smoke from Cavalier firepits.

Makes a motion to communicate by letter to Board of Supervisors and Air Pollution Control Board to let them know of ill effects of outdoor smoke.

APCD-ultrafine particles may be more dangerous than larger ones.

Motion seconded.

Discussion.

1. R.Covell-wood burning stoves included?  Barbecues will be prohibited? Crazy idea.

M. Giacoletti-is it impractical to ban smoking in SLO County?

M. Main-appreciates effort of M. Giacoletti, but issue of woodstoves is an economic issue for most Cambria residents. Cost of electricity/gas too high, so wood burning acceptable, regardless…

R. Covell-not his business if someone wishes to smoke.

C. Finchamp-comments on lowered pollution levels in LA.

 Vote :   in favor of Motion: 3

             Against motion: 5

             Abstention: 3

Motion does not pass.

M. Giacoletti- is considering resigning from her position on NCAC.

 D. Dunlap-trash can on Bridge St. near Linn’s. Does not belong to Linn’s  but to the County. Needs to be cleaned and emptied at regular intervals.

 XIV  NEW BUSINESS

1. Land Use/Project Review Committee-

Presentation of Project Review for this month:

1.New Project: DRC2010-00032 BROCKWAY – MUP for an addition to an existing SFR. Site located at 1895 St. James Road, Cambria. APN: 023-133-004.

Planner: Paul Sittig

Link to MUP application: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2010-00032BROCKWAY/DRC2010-00032BROCKWAY.pdf

Comments: Project would add a master bedroom and loft over garage, totaling 404 sq. ft., to existing two-story residence. Total living area would increase from 1,362 sq. ft. to 1,766 sq. ft., plus new 182 sq. ft. loft. GSA would increase to 2,312, sq. ft. vs. 2,140 allowed without TDCs. Lot size is 3,750 sq. ft., designated “typical” (0-10% slope). Allowable TDCs total 321 sq. ft., of which 172 will be used for this project.

The project is within all applicable limits as to setback, height, proportion of building area to lot size, etc. As planned, it will enhance the applicant’s property with no significant impact on streetscape, views or surrounding properties.

Recommendation: Approve.

2. New Project DRC2010-00022 PG&E – MUP for after-the-fact tree removal of Monterey Pines and vegetation management. Sites located along Ardath Drive in Cambria. APN: 023-074-010.

Planner: Ryan Hostetter Link to development plan application: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2010-00022PG$!26E/DRC2010-00022PG$!26E.pdf

Comments: This MUP was filed in connection with a mitigation plan proposed by PG&E to replace trees removed near power lines in the Lodge Hill area during 2010. PG&E proposes working with the County and the Cambria Forest Committee to pay for off-site replacement of the 75 Monterey Pines at a 4-to-1 ratio – or 300 trees at $25 apiece -- at a total cost of $75,000.

This appears to be an appropriate mitigation, but the Land Use Committee believes that the Cambria Forest Committee better able to assess this MUP application in detail and recommend specific action concerning this MUP. In addition, we urge the County to develop a tree management policy for PG&E and other utilities that would allow for removal of trees as needed, with a streamlined permit process that provides adequate notification to area residents. 

Recommendation: Refer to Cambria Forest Committee.

Motion to Approve above projects:  Bob McLaughlin/D. Dunlap seconds

Vote is unanimous. Motion passes.

S. Cole-suggests trash can by Cookie Crock. Discussion against proposal.

XV  Adjournment of Meeting

at 8:35 PM by Chair Joyce Renshaw

Next Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011.

Respectfully submitted by Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

 end of Minutes

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

NORTH COAST ADVISORY COUNCIL(NCAC)

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20, 2010

RABOBANK COMMUNITY ROOM, CAMBRIA

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

II Special Tribute by Supervisor Bruce Gibson for Roger Lyons, Cayucos community member, and other members of SLO County medical community, who were victims of recent plane crash in Mexico.

III Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review

Present: Gail Robinette, Marjorie Sewell, Bob McLaughlin, Bambi Fields, Gary Gall, Teri O’Rourke, Sigrid Castaneda, Joyce Renshaw, Tom Gray, Jeff Miller, Erwin Ohannesian, Clive Finchamp, Dawn Dunlap, Debby Mix, Mike Thompson,

Marty Munoz-Main, Laurel Stewart.

Excused: Ralph Covell, Mary Giacoletti, Stevan Rosenlind

Absent: Mac VanDuzer

IV  Public Comment Period-limited to items not on agenda and three minutes per speaker.

1. Joe Cortez-candidate running for Sheriff. Brief overview of qualifications for office.
2. Amanda Rice-Flagg Awareness of bullying Day.
3. Sylvia Hanna-Advocate for quiet.  Noise pollution around town. Wants issue included in Vacation Rental Ordinance.
4. Brian Morrow-noise issues now in town. Has concern re. vacation rentals in Cambria.

V  Consent Agenda-motion to accept passes unanimously.

VI  Public Agency Reports

1. Public Safety. Todd Steeb, absent, replaced tonight by Jay Donovan for regular report.  In Cambria this past month, 268 calls for service, including 60 medical calls, 8 residential  and car thefts, 3 assaults and 21 alarms going off(weather-related).

Reminder to homeowners with alarms to list a contact person with their respective companies.

In San Simeon this past month, 31 calls for service, including 11 medical calls.

1. Cambria Community Services District Report:  Al MacKinnon

Desal Drilling at Shamel Park-now occurring. Next Thursday, Oct. 28^th, alternates to desal will be discussed. Question:  will there be a forum for the candidates?  Last time the NCAC hosted, but nothing is scheduled this year. All candidates have been interviewed by local radio station KTEA.

A.Rice- comment re. NCAC did not host the forum last year.  Was hosted by another group.

     3. Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson

Supervisors Meeting yesterday. San Simeon Bridges bids are out.

Moonstone/Winsor-small project on that corner(trail connection)

Friends of Cambria Library-fundraiser coming up on Friday, Oct 22 at the Vet’s Hall.

Board of Supervisors-meeting re. compensation for all employees.

4.Planning Department Update-Airlin Singewald, absent. No Report.

Karen Null will be at Nov. 1 Land Use Meeting to speak re. EVENTS Ordinance.

VII OLD BUSINESS

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

Introduces Ryan Chapman of County. Re. review of North Coast Circulation Study.  Document is updated  yearly.  No large projects recently.

Projects in Development-2010 –listed in order of priority

1. Main St. to Tamson drive intersection-Traffic Signal: cost estimate: $235,000
2. Main St. to Cambria Drive intersection-Traffic Signal: cost estimate: $235,000
3. Park and Ride at Main St. and Eton Road-cost estimate: $60.000 Expected construction commencement: 2010
4. Windsor Blvd/Main St intersection, Route 1 Traffic Signal for Frontage: cost estimate $235,000.  100% funding from impact fees. Expected construction    commencement: 2015
5. Weymouth Street-intersection Route 1-traffic signal: cost estimate: $235,000 with $125,000 funding from impact fees.  Expected construction commencement: 2025
6. Main Street intersection at Burton Drive-cost estimate: $235,000 with 100% of cost funded from impact fees. Expected construction commencement: 2015

Plus 4 other projects listed on NCAC Website.

D. Dunlap, question re. Area C fees being higher than Area D fees. Chapman says future goal is to combine Areas B, C and D.

Dawn Dunlap-many drainage problems and ditches in Area D.

Question re. Table 11 projects, (see above) re. traffic signal at Burton/Main Street.  Is that a done deal? No, says Chapman

Motion to support the North Coast Circulation Study.

Vote taken: 9 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention.  MOTION PASSES.

2. Land Use and Project Review Committee:  Tom Gray, Committee Chair, presenting the Land Use Committee language to amend the proposed Vacation rental Ordinance.  John Busselle from the Planning Department  also present.

Chair Joyce Renshaw reviews rules of meeting, purpose of  NCAC advisory-only recommendations;   expectations for all participants of tonight’s meeting. Time limits for each speaker.

Public Comments will be taken after the presentation by John Busselle.  Then Council Comments will be taken.

John Busselle speaks re. County’s Amendment Proposal –reviews for 10 minutes.

Comments from audience:

1. Barbara Roach-re. section J. Who are the field observers? Will they be the sheriff or county representatives? Busselle –an independent third party needs to verify.
2. Shar Silva-signs in front of property-invites vandalism
3. Tony Murchell-has vacation rental problems. Wants complaint reports made public.
4. Shar Silva, Marine Terrace resident: Has 4-5 vacation rentals around her.  Vacationing families are not a problem for her.  Vacation rentals are reasonable alternatives  for families who cannot afford a hotel room. Reads her compilation of County’s financial loss per year if vacation rentals were not allowed.
5. Brian Morrow-statistics needed instead of a broad brush to include all vacation rentals.  Appreciates County’s investigation of the problem.
6. Sheril Bullock- 2 year full time Cambrian. Has a vacation rental in town.  Has had only 1 problem in 8 years. A local rental agency takes care of her vacation rental.  Hands out contract provided by the rental agency. Wants County and NCAC to work with rental agency personnel. Vacation rentals are not money makers.
7. Richard Watkins-involved with VR since 1990s.  The Ordinance will create many problems.  The original Ordinance did not have any density requirements.  The unlicensed VR is the problem.  Increasing the restrictions/requirements increases the number of illegal vacation rentals.
8. L. W. (did not want her name published). A Park Hill resident has an illegal vacation rental nearby and is concerned with illegal vacation rentals in Cambria.
9. Bruce Gibson-County of SLO is happy to enforce illegal vacation rentals,  Enforcement is complaint-driven and all complaints remain confidential.
10. Debra Burke-what is the exact number of complaints re. illegal rentals? Busselle says not many, but some are not reported since they may occur on the weekends when county offices are closed. Are there any written complaints?
11. Bob Casper-many vacation rentals in Cambria and Cayucos.  Blames problems on illegal vacation rentals. It is difficult to interpret which “locations” are allowed.  States that Art Trinidad of the County had only 7 complaints last year.  All changes make business more restrictive.  Monterey and Carmel do not allow vacation rentals but a look at the internet listings under VRBO(vacation rental by owner) shows more than 200 listings in those towns. He knows of 10 illegal listings in Cambria alone.
12. Ann Abram- Is pro business.  Problem with lack of code enforcement of noise.  Sympathizes with Cambrians who have to live next door to noisy neighbors . Would appreciate enforcement to be included as the major issue in the Ordinance.
13. Janet Huff, vacation rental manager. Enforcement is top priority.
14. Claudia Vanicky-(realtor and restaurant owner)- is in favor of vacation rentals. Restaurants in town need business brought by vacation rental users.
15. Amanda Rice-some Cambrians live next door to noisy neighbors.
16. Sherman Starr- if someone does not like something, rules and regulations are written and that is the wrong approach to problem solving. We should make it non-profitable for a problem vacation rental to exist.
17. Gary Gall-Council  member. Agrees that the existing ordinance needs to be enforced.
18. Dawn Dunlap-Council member. The County has no money to pay for enforcement.
19. Bob McLaughlin, Council member from San Simeon.  No problem with vacation rentals, only with the owners.
20. Richard Breen, realtor. What is the reason for this meeting? Has a vacation rental next door for 13 years and has had no problems.
21. Mike Thompson, Council member.  Cambria Chamber of Commerce is in favor of vacation rentals.
22. Dawn Dunlap-The English sentence structure used in the Ordinance is wanting.  Offers to “rewrite” the Ordinance for the County.
23. Tom Gray-under Section J. (noise). Note that County comments are not included.
24. Four members of the NCAC worked on the Ordinance, including Jim Bahringer (and others).

Tom Gray continues reviewing the Ordinance  Changes proposed by the NCAC.

Intent of Ordinance-Sec. A(purpose)

A certain level of restriction is necessary so residential character of neighborhoods stay as such.

Most licensed VR operate within reasonable rules.  Biggest problems seems to be the noise factor. 

Wording of the 7 day separation of time between allowed rentals is difficult to interpret and needs clarification.

It is not unreasonable to have a breathing period between rentals of 7 days.

Tom Gray reviews each section of the Ordinance one at a time.

 Jim Bahringer, Council member. Operates a Bed and Breakfast in town. Motels and vacation rentals all serve a certain customer.  Licenses should run with the land.  Existing licenses are grandfathered.

New licenses will be under effect of the Ordinance.

More Public Comments re. Ordinance

1. Barbara Roach-second home owners may disrupt neighborhood quiet for times when they are present.  Reasonable enforcement, on a complaint basis.
2. Teresa MacKinnon-objects to signs posted outside of each vacation rental with the name /phone number of the property manager. Signs are dangerous.
3. Richard Breen-Placing signs in front of houses to be rented is a bad idea. The best vacation rentals are rented 35-40% of the year, especially during June through September.
4. Amanda Rice-responsibility of being a good neighbor .  Notice sent to adjoining neighbors when license is to renew?
5. Richard Warren-Is against signage. Perhaps a 3x 5 card outside of front door?
6. Dan Parkinson-candidate for office. Speaks re. noise complaints and enforcement. Believes a well-managed rental agency is the best source for enforcement.
7. Kathe Tanner-Question for Parkinson. How do you make property owners responsible. Parkinson responds:  by sending the property owner a ticket in the mail.
8. Bruce Gibson-observation of the officer at the property site is needed.
9. Bahringer-against the signs.  At close of escrow, list of vacation rentals should be issued.
10. Bob Casper-appreciates the changes/work of the Land Use members in revising the Ordinance.
11. Teresa MacKinnon-homeowner.  Is against signs. Signage in front of a home is equivalent to having accumulation of newspapers in one’s driveway.
12. Richard Watkins- no new motels are planned for our area.  There is no benefit to limit the number of vacation rentals. It is a people problem, not a home or rental problem.  People’s behavior cannot be managed.
13. Shar Silva-property managers came to meetings
14. Verna Longwood-How does acquisition of licenses occur?

Council Comments(in addition to those listed above)

1. Clive Finchamp-wording of Ordinance is not important.
2. Dawn Dunlap-Are old houses rented as vacation houses?  (ref. to Sec. 1  23.08.165)

Mike Thompson-makes a Motion to table Ordinance Amendments and send them to a special ad hoc  Committee.

Vote on Motion:  8 in favor, 2 against, 1 abstain

Motion Passes.

Main-will Mike Thompson be heading the Special Ad Hoc Committee? 

Shall we send all our comments to the County?

Dawn-Should we dump the mess on them?

Gail Robinette-on Land Use Committee, Council member. Only those against the Ordinance seem to have attended this meeting.  We need to police our own. Recommends all council members to review each section and prepare to vote on each of the changes by November meeting.

Steve Cole-in favor of getting opinions from different factions. In agreement with reworking the Ordinance.

Laurel Stewart-prefers a neighbor rather than a transient person next door.

People who have problems with vacation rental problems should also be on the Ad Hoc Committee.

Dawn-does this have to be completed by January?  Busselle says no.

Jeff  Miller, Council member. On Land Use. The issue should continue with this same committee, not start over from the beginning again.

Barbara Crowder-We are derailing the whole issue by having a new committee.

John Lamb-prior Council member for 4 years. Sums up the history of vacation rental issue in Cambria over the years. The Draft is a culmination of all of that work.  Starting over from the beginning again/redoing 2-3 years of work not a good idea.

Motion to rescind the former Motion made by Mike Thompson.

Vote:  10 in favor

            1 opposed(Laurel Stewart)

Dawn makes a Motion to have each blue section reviewed by each council member tonight.

Vote :  4 in favor,  8 against

Motion does not pass.

Supervisor Gibson-praises audience for civil conversations/comments. 

Verbatim inclusions not necessary.  Reworking the Ordinance may be done as a critique, stating the direction in which the Council desires to go.

Jeff Miller, Council member. Summaries should go to Land Use Chair or to Joyce.

Mike Thompson, Council member. Which items are not under dispute?

Bob McLaughlin-Motion made for issue to go back to Land Use Committee after review of each Blue Section.

G. Robinette –not in agreement.

Vote on Motion:  3 in favor, 7 against, 1 abstention. 

Motion does not pass.

Motion  made by Marty Main for each Council member to take the Ordinance home tonight, read each section carefully and vote in favor or not. Return to November meeting with decision made for each section.

Vote on Motion:  11 in favor.

Motion passes unanimously.

(added: To save time, a section-specific Voting Ballot will be sent via email to each Council member, with space for comments- please vote yes or no for each section and  return at November meeting)

VIII NCAC Reports

1. Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti, absent. No report.
2. Chair’s Report(taken from agenda)

Next month (November) the Land Use committee will be looking at the Draft of Proposed amendments to the Event Ordinance at 6:30 PM November 1, 2010 at Rabobank Community Room.

IX  Adjournment by Chair Joyce Renshaw at 9:20 PM.

 Respectfully submitted, Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

NORTH COAST ADVISORY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

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

II Roll Call-Marty Munoz-Main

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

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

 Absent: Lou Fedor, Leslie Richards, Marjorie Ott

III Agenda Review

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

Items:

April 26-date for Main Street overlay to begin.

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

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

Cambria Trolley-new summer schedule now in effect.

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

Exemption of agricultural grading.

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

 IV Public Comment- Limited to issues not on agenda

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

Amanda – NCAC is advisory only.

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

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

Supervisor Gibson will look further into the matter.

 V CCSD Report- Al MacKinnon

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

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

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

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

Singewald-suggests letter from NCAC to Coastal Commission.

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

Clive  Finchamp total amount of $ for the drilling project.

CCSD desal for the future. Eucalyptus Tree issue

2010-2011 Budget upcoming

 VI  Treasurer’s Report-Gary Gall

 $593.13 balance

VII Motion to pass consent agenda- Motion passes unanimously

 VIII  Comments from NCAC Council Members

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

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

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

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

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

Motion seconded by Jim Bahringer.

No discussion.

Vote taken on above motion: passes unanimously.

Announcements:  May 1-Festival at the Bianchini House

May 2-Polenta Dinner at the Catholic Hall

Wildflower Walk-May 2

Wildflower Show-April 24-25

 IX  Sheriff’s Report-absent

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

 X  Land Use Committee Report-Chair Joyce Renshaw

 Report  (SEE BELOW) plus 2 dissenting opinions.

 Dissenting Opinions of Land Use Committee

on project DRC2009-00054

removal of 344 eucalyptus trees

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

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

as presented by the planning department.

-The NCAC should make two recommendations pending a response from

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

(demonstration area) eucalyptus removal project. The two recommendations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

agencies and organizations that are involved have an excellent track record

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut off?

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

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

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

Mahalia Burton, resident of Cambria-comments from Forest Committee

East Ranch-no trees will go.

Plan B-East Ranch, no trees will go

West Ranch,72 trees will be removed.

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

Mary Giacoletti-objects to offering to public for burning.

Robert Schriber-comments re. wood

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

Discussion:

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

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

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

 Dissenting Opinions (2)(see reports above)

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

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

Joyce Renshaw=3 other projects were reviewed. See below

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

Projects reviewed by:Joyce Renshaw and Committee

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

Mup

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

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

 Recommendation:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recommendation: Support

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

Comments: We felt the project would enhance the neighborhood.

Recommendation: Support

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

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

 Recommendation: Support

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

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

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

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

 Motion to approve:

Vote: passes unanimously.

 XI  Traffic Committee-Chair Erwin Ohannesian

 Parking off Colibri Hotel on Moonstone Beach Road

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

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

 XII By-Laws Amendment

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

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

 XIII Chair’s Report-Amanda Rice

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

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

XIV Meeting Adjourned- at 8:04 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretar 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF NCAC IS SCHEDULED FOR

 WED. MAY 19, 2010

North Coast Advisory Council
Minutes of Regular Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
Rabobank  Community  Room
Main Street and Cambria Drive
Cambria, California

I Call to Order-Chair Amanda Rice at 6:35 P.M.

II Roll Call
Present:  Erwin Ohannesian, Dawn Dunlap, Marjorie Ott, Joyce Renshaw, Mary Giacoletti, Marty Munoz-Main, Amanda Rice, Jeff Miller, Michael Thompson,   Sigrid Castaneda, Jim Bahringer, Gary Gall.  Bambi Fields and Bob McLaughlin also arrived minutes after roll call.
Excused:  Neil Cohen, Debby Mix, Javier Veliz, John Lamb, Brad Hale, Lou Fedor
Brad Hale has resigned, acc. to Amanda Rice.

III Consent Agenda  Items

Last month’s minutes: diesel/desal
$50/.50

IV Public Comment Period-limited to items not on the agenda

1. Steve Rosenlind-Cambria 350 Committee Event on  Sat.  Oct. 24, 2009 at Shamel Park@ 12 noon. A Climate Change Organization.  See www.350.org or Cambria350.org.
Flyers presented.

2. Gary Gall-questions why such bright lights at Grammar School. K. Tanner-some lights required until 10 pm for student/teacher safety.
Supervisor Bruce Gibson-call school for possibility of motion detector installation.

3. Dawn Dunlap-East Village Trash cans badly need cleaning on a regular basis. This issue is still a problem, not only for tourists but for residents. Includes area of sidewalk in front of Sow’s Ear, Cambria Drug and Gift, Among Friends, French Corner Bakery and Bob and Jan’s. No one apparently in charge of regular cleaning of trash cans. Comments from others in attendance at meeting.
L. Richards-also West Village parking lot needs attention.
Dawn Dunlap-ownership of Proctor Lane behind Sow’s Ear?  The alley is in bad shape.
Mike Thompson-ownership belongs to all owners of adjacent properties.

4. Dawn Dunlap-reports rain received along Santa Rosa Creek areas= 10-12 inches. Storm also brought lots of wind to areas along both areas:  Santa Rosa and San Simeon Areas.

V  Ben Hall- Commander, Sheriff’s Department
Reports last month’s total of 240 calls received, with 34 reports written.

VI  CCSD Report:  Al McKinnon

San Simeon and Santa Rosa aquifers are full…good new re. Al’s remodel project.
CCSD-progress on funds with interest from State.
EIR-Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
Sharing of paramedics and equipment.
Army Corp of Engineers(ACE)-now involved with desalination, which is apparently becoming more competitive.
CCSD lobbyist-paid $6 thousand per month for the first 6 months.
S.Cole-will desalination goals continue even with the objections of groups in Cambria?  McKinnon: all alternatives will be considered.
All board members are in agreement-in favor of desalination for Cambria’s future.

VII Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson

County also employs lobbyists, both federal and state.  Los Osos- $80 million from federal funds rec’d, partially through lobbyists’ efforts.

Oct. 20-Main Street Bridge Replacement monies appropriated.
King Property purchased by County for new Cambria Library on Main St. and Cambria Drive.
San Simeon Inn-conversion project goes forward.
SLO County Budget-For year 2010-2011:  also a $24 million deficit (again). Cuts expected.
M. Clift: Main Street resurfacing now underway after the “Pinedorado Pause”.  Thank you to County decision makers.

VIII  Special Presentation-Cory Marsalek /Topic: Main Street Bridge Replacement and Road Realignment

Bridge on Main Steet (East end) over San Simeon Creek.  Construction –begins in 2011 or 2012.
Center Pier catches debris-new one will remove center pier so creek is able to freely flow. Also will be higher since reinforced concrete will be thicker than presently.

Project will take 2 seasons (2 years)
Architectural treatment to rails of new bridge.
5 foot shoulders for walkers and bikers.

VIII  Traffic Committee-Erwin Ohannesian, Chair
Other members reviewing issues:  Jeff Miller, Amanda Rice, Noel Schmidt, Bob McLaughlin

Issue:  Delivery trucks between Main and Center Streets.  Possible solution discussed at TC meeting:  a delivery truck zone next to Bob and Jan’s-trucks only parking between 7-10 am.
Council members comment on time allotted, location, etc. also number of trucks which will potentially use the zone(#5?)
Suggestions for earlier times for deliveries?
Motion:  Traffic committee should go ahead with planning to relieve traffic congestion in that area.
Motion seconded.
Vote taken: unanimously passes.

Issue: new Motel on Moonstone  and Winsor (El Culibri ?)  cars parking in front of hotel, blocking walkers on the trail .  Request for cars to be prohibited from parking in that area so as not to obstruct walkers and bikers.
Area is where the boardwalk meets the hotel, in the lot between both.
J. Miller –hotel is responsible for the trail to go through, without obstructions.
Sup. Gibson-his staff will check on the issue.
Issue: resident living on Bridge Street wants stop sign at 3 locations in town which are apparently dangerous intersections. Investigation is continuing.

Issue: Cambria Village Sign in front of new library, is hidden by parked cars.  Should curb adjacent be painted red?
Javier Veliz quoted as stating that the Cambria Chamber supports red marking in order for signage to be seen.
Issue of enforcement-D. Dunlap-most people “don’t know we have no enforcement.”
Marjorie Ott-potholes in front of the Cambrian news office, in bad need of repair.

IX  Project-Land Use Committee Report-Joyce Renshaw, Chair
Members reviewing projects: John Lamb, Neil Cohen, Steve Cole, Jim Bahringer, Amanda Rice.
Land Use/Project Review Report

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 neighborhood.
Recommendation: support
Motion made to support
Vote taken
Unanimously passes.

 Nov. 2, (First Monday of each Month) Sylvia Hanna’s Noise Ordinance will be revisited.  All interested in Issue please attend next meeting of Land Use Committee on that date.
Letter sent to Planning Department (Ryan) for their support of library building outside modifications.
All projects for consideration by Planning /Land Use of NCAC should be in their hands by the Tuesday before the regularly scheduled meeting…

X  Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti, Chair

The full report of 2 issues read by Mary will be posted on the NCAC Website.
Issue :  Tourist groups –negative effect on ecosystems.  Sites Venice, Italy as an example.
Issue: Pesticide Report-many gardeners in violation of pesticide use. Ex. Round-UP

XI  Treasurer’s Report-Gary Gall, Chair

Balance: $41.15
County check deposited.

XII  Chair’s Report-Amanda Rice

Reminder of 350.org. event on Saturday. Shamel Park 

Day of Census: April 1, 2010 Count Occurs.
Complete count Committee for each community.
Gibson: loss of 1% of count in SLO county equals approx. 5 million in funds based on population numbers. Issue on agenda for next month.

XIII  Adjournment-meeting adjourned at 8:12 PM

Respectfully submitted,
Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

Next regular meeting:  Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009    6:30 PM

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