North Coast Advisory Council

NCAC Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

 

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

 

II Roll Call

 

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

Mary Giacoletti(late), Laurel Stewart

Excused:  Bambi Fields, Dawn Dunlap

Absent:  Ralph Covell

 

III  Establishment of Quorem, Agenda Approval

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

 

1. Rene Lundi, San Simeon Community Services

46 children to camp-needs funding.

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

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

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

V  Council Comments

1. Gary Gall-favored comments heard aboutCambriarecently.

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

 

 VI Consent Agenda

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

motion passes unanimously.

 

 VII Public Agency Reports

 

1. Public Safety-Todd Stebb

apologizes for missed meetings-out of town

Month of March, calls

278 calls, inc. 57 medical

29 written reports, 2 assaults, 2 thefts

Martin Basti-retiring. new sheriff will replace

J. Arnold-# of permits for concealed weapons?

Steeb-cannot release numbers.

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

2. Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson

Moonstone trail work has begun-in progress.

NorthCoastPlanning of Coastal Trail inSLOCountyfrom Ragged Point to Cayucos.

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

OregontoMexico.

 

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

 

Library inCambria, new: still needs funds to open.

 

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

500 square miles of ocean surface

Environmental Impact Report-comments invited.

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

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

Yes.

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

Mary Giacoletti-coastal trail.com

 

Erwin Ohannesian-?  re. transportation

Supervisor-many funds shrinking.

California, part of scenic byways.

Terri O’Rourke-present as alternate to Ralph.

 

3.  Planning Department Update: Airlin Singewald

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

 

 

 Department of Planning and Building Major Projects – April 2012

 

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

 

Open House for SLO Planning Department

April 25 atSLOCityLibrary 6-8 PM

 

Economics of Growth Policies

more information: call 805. 781.51908

asingwald@co.slo.ca.us

Ken Renshaw onCambriaAir Force Station

att/code violations-conflict? by property owners.

County cannot issue permit to any property in violation.

Laurel Stewart-

 

VIII  Old Business

 

 

 

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

Judy Powell Martinez has withdrawn her candidacy..

 

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

Alternate-Gary Gall

Area 6 Tom Gray, no alternate yet

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

Business member still needed

 

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

 

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

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

Discussion follows

J. Bahringer-will set a precedent.

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

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

Gall-who would police it?

Motion made for incorporating Chamber of Commerce into issue.

Vote on the motion:

5 in favor, 3 opposed. 2 abstain.

Motion passes.

 

4. Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti

 

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

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

Cancer-radiation. chimney soot.

Chicken-dangerous feed being given to chickens.

Diexin-from paper production

B. mclaughlin-Mary’s report appears true.

 

 

IX  New Business

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

Land Use Committee

Project Review Report

April 18, 2012

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

Link to MUP application:

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

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

Recommendation: Approve

Discussion follows

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

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

Discussion.

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

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

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

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

Teri-why not add to the church tower?

Motion to disapprove the proposal.

Vote

in favor: 8

abstain:2

Motion passes.

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

Link to MUP application:

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

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

Recommendation:  Approve

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

 

Motion to approve as stated.

Vote

In favor: 7

Opposed: 1

Abstain: 2

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

Link to MUP application:

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

Motion made to approve project.

Vote:

In favor: 8

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

Link to MUP application:

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

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

Recommendation: Approve

Chalifoux Residence

Motion to approve:  In favor: 9

Abstain: 1

Motion passes.

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

 

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

 

Respectfully submitted,

Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

 

Next meeting:  Wed., May 16, 2012

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

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

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

 New Business

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

 

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The North Coast Advisory Council is made up of  residents of Cambria and San Simeon who are elected to represent community voices and  indirectly advise District 2 County Supervisor BRUCE GIBSON.  Recent and upcoming agenda items include VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE update, TEMPORARY EVENTS  ordinance, AGRICULTURAL CLUSTER ordinance, and LAND USE and CIRCULATION issues.  The Council meets the third Wednesday of every month, ex. Dec., at 6:30 PM at Rabobank Community Room.

Want your voice and concerns heard?  Run for a seat in your area.  Talk to a NCAC representative…

The election scheduled for May 1, 2012 will include the following areas:

Area 2:  Happy Hill, Leimert, Moonstone Beach Dr.

Area 4:  Pine Knolls, Main St. Rural Areas

Area 6: Lodge Hill: Marine Terrace, Trenton, Ardath St.

Area 8: Lodge Hill:  Highway One up to Pineridge

See Map on Website http://northcoastadvisorycouncil.org for locations

Who Can Run?  Anyone over 18 years who lives full-time in area 2,4,6, or 8.

To formally enter and become a candidate fill out a Condition of Service form and gather ten(10) signatures of Cambrians who reside in your area of town. 

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON MARCH 21, 2012

For more information, call 927-3713 or 458-8889 or visit our website above.

 

Looking forward to seeing all of you there!

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

Agenda
Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review

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

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

Consent Agenda

Minutes Approval  November 16, 2011

Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1,700.40

Public Agency Reports

Public Safety:  Todd Steeb/Jay Donovan

Cambria Community Services District:  Jim Bahringer

District 2 Supervisor:  Bruce Gibson

Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald

NCAC Reports

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

Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

Old Business

Election by Laws Revision Report:  Amanda Rice

New Business

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

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

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw

Adjourn

        NORTH COAST ADVISORY COUNCIL

        MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

        WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 2009

        RABOBANK COMMUNITY ROOM

        CAMBRIA, CALIFORNIA

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

> 

>II  Roll Call-Marty Main

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

> 

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

> 

>III  Consent Agenda

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

>2. Minutes of last meeting-approved

>3. Traffic/Transportation Committee

>4. Calendar for 2010

> 

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

>Approved.

> 

>IV  Public Comment-none

> 

>V  Council Member Items

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

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

> 

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

> 

>VII  Public Agency Reports

> 

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

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

>Interviews begin on Jan. 10, 2010.

> 

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

> 

>Bahringer-comment re. acquisition of license

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

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

> 

>VIII  CCSD/De Micco

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

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

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

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

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

>Lengthy discussion of services available through Cal Fire Co.

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

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

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

> 

>IX  Supervisor's Report-Gibson, absent

> 

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

> 

>Airlin Singewald-Planning Department Liaison

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

>2. Library- new building all in order.

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

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

> 

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

>John Lamb-status of vacation rental ordinance

>Joyce Renshaw-

>1. Noise Ordinance Review

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

> 

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

> 

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

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

> 

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

> 

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

>Sigrid Castaneda- asks why is motion needed?

> 

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

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

> 

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

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

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

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

> 

>XI  Old Business

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

>Bambi Fields-lights are dimmer now.

>S. Cole-lights are not shielded.

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

>DeMicco-a lighting site plan exists.

> 

>XII  Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti

>Improving your existing fireplace.

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

>Climate Change anxiety in children.

>Black carbon emissions.

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>XIII  Chair’s Report-Amanda Rice

> 

>Bicycle plans for County.

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

>E. Ohannesian-most business owners should clean.

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

>Discussion of subject of cleaning streets and trash cans

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

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

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

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

>Monument Sign- no money?

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

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

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

> 

>XIV  Adjournment of Meeting-at 8:43 PM

> 

>Respectfully submitted,

>Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

> 

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Land Use/Project Review Report
> November 16, 2011
>
> 1) Agricultural Cluster Subdivision Program – Environmental Impact Report for proposed modifications to County’s ordinances regarding agriculture cluster subdivisions.
>
> Link to proposal and draft EIR: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/planning/agsub.htm.
>
> SUMMARY: The proposal would amend the Land Use Ordinance (LUO), Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance (CZLUO), and Agriculture Element (AE) of the County General Plan. In particular, the revisions would establish rules for agricultural cluster subdivisions in the Coastal Zone, where they are currently not allowed. (Clusters would continue to be prohibited on lands protected under the Williamson Act).
>
> The most significant issue raised by the EIR for the Cambria-San Simeon area is that of water supply. Reliable ground water resources in the area are inadequate to meet existing demand, and rules of both the present and proposed agricultural cluster subdivision program preclude subdivisions under such circumstances. The DEIR states, “Within the Coastal Zone, new parcels may not be created under the program, but may be reconfigured to better accommodate residential development.” Therefore, it appears that the proposed program would not have any foreseeable effect in the area covered by the NCAC.
>
> Representatives of the agricultural community — Joy Fitzhugh of the SLO County Farm Bureau, NCAC member Dawn Dunlap — have raised questions about certain aspects of the County’s environmental and economic analysis of the proposal. Dawn Dunlap believes the EIR undercounts the number of  “legally established underlying lots.” Both question the accuracy of the economic analysis, saying that it greatly underestimates the importance of agriculture to the County’s economy and the amount of acreage devoted to agriculture.
>
> Because the proposed program apparently would not affect actual land use policies in agricultural areas covered by the NCAC, we recommend that the NCAC receive the EIR without further action.
>
> LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Receive with no further action
>
> 
> 2) DRC2011-00023 KUETER – Minor Use Permit for a new 2305 sf SFR with 512 sf garage. Site located off Burton Drive in Cambria. APN: 024-342-011.
>
> Link to application: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00023_KUETER.pdf
>
> SUMMARY: Application is for a new single-family residence of 2305 sf with a 512 sf garage and 429 sf of decking (waterproof) near the southern end of Burton Driven in Lodge Hill area. Lot size is 4,928 sf. Total GSA is 2817 sf. vs. 2534 sf allowed for forested lot of this size. Footprint is 1436 sf vs. 1267 sf allowed. Project will require 283 sf of TDCs (300 feet allowed). Maximum solid deck allowed is 144 sf( 10% of maximum allowable footprint.)
>
> Seven Monterey pines are to be removed and will need to be replaced at 4:1 ratio; one oak tree is to be removed and will need to be replaced at 6:1 ratio. The project is appropriately designed for the site and is consistent in size with neighboring homes.
>
> LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approve
>
> 3) DRC2011-00028 BJORNSON – Minor Use Permit for an attached deck and detached gazebo. Site located off Cambria Pines Road in Cambria. APN: 013-084-020.
>
> Link to application: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00028_BJORNSON.pdf
>
> SUMMARY: Application is for attached deck, on side of home facing downhill (opposite from street) and a gazebo off street side of home. Both additions are well within applicable setbacks on large (1.04 acre) lot, and project would have no significant visual impact on surrounding properties.
>
> LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approve
>
> 4) DRC2011-00032 PALUSKO – Minor Use Permit to demo garage and build new 624 sf garage with a 508 sf guest room above. Site located off Emerson Road in Cambria. APN: 023-223-032.
>
> Link to application: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00032_PALUSKO.pdf
> 
> SUMMARY: Application is for demolition of 280 sf garage and construction of new 624 sf garage with 508 sf guest room above, bringing total sf of living area at site to 1938 sf and GSA to 2562 sf., vs. allowed GSA of 2117. Project would require 445 sf of TDCs, the maximum available for a lot of this size (5853 sf). Because this project is located in a Special Projects Area (Fern Canyon), TDCs must be obtained from lots retired in the same SPA. Also, construction will require removal of one Monterey pine tree, requiring replacement at a 4:1 ratio, and an oak tree cluster (triple trunk), requiring replacement at a 6:1 ratio. County needs to verify if oak “cluster” is a single tree or three separate trees growing close together. In any event, offsite replanting will be necessary.
>
> On its visit to the project site, the Land Use Committee noted a discrepancy between the observed location of the Monterey pine and its location on the site plan. This was brought to the attention of the designer, who has submitted a corrected version of the site plan showing the tree in the correct position. Also, a next-door neighbor expressed concern that the construction project would cause noise and congestion.
>
> The project is well designed for the neighborhood and should be approved with two conditions:
>
> Correct the MUP per the revised site plan attached with this report.
> Note neighbor’s concerns about construction activity; request that  construction be monitored for impacts such as noise, congestion from parking of vehicles and storage of equipment, etc.
>
> LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approve, with conditions noted above.
>
> 5) DRC2011-00036 MANDERS – Minor Use Permit for SFR with grading on slopes; 4.24-care site located off Cabrillo Highway in San Simeon (Ragged Point). APN: 011-021-016.
>
> Link to application: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00036_MANDERS.pdf
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> SUMMARY: This MUP is for a 3423 sf single-story home with 600 sf guest house on a 4.24-acre parcel adjoining Highway One (landward side) about 0.8 mile south of the Ragged Point Inn. Total area of home, guesthouse and detached garage (1545 sf) would be 5028 sf. Project includes a new private water well and septic system. The proposed home is situated on a gently sloping bluff about 50 ft above the highway; the structure would not be visible from the highway except from a distance of about one mile to the south. Access to the building site is currently through an adjacent property owned by the applicant. A new driveway will be constructed to the highway, pending encroachment approval by Caltrans.
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> This is a well-designed project, with the proposed structures of appropriate size and profile for the size of the lot and its setting. 
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> LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approve
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> 6) DRC2011-00034 COVELL-CAL FIRE – Minor Use Permit for shaded fuel break project; 50-acre site located off Bridge Street in Cambria. APN: 013-111-005.
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> Link to application: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/referrals/coastal/DRC2011-00034_COVELL-CALFIRE.pdf
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> SUMMARY: This is a forest-thinning project covering approximately 50 acres in two elongated zones 100 feet wide. One zone would roughly follow Bridge Street from East Village to about a half-mile northwest of Cambria Cemetery. The other would extend from Cambria Cemetery west and then run south and eastward at the edge of the Happy Hill and Pine Knolls residential neighborhoods. Undergrowth and small trees would be removed for fire protection. The primary method would be mechanical thinning with a “masticator” that removes and chips vegetation. Effects of the project and steps being taken to protect sensitive habitat and plant species are detailed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration received by the NCAC. Impacts, as mitigated, will not be significant. This fuel break project appropriately addresses the need to protect a substantial number of Cambria businesses and residences from potential wildfires.
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> Land Use Committee Comment: Proponents and opponents of this project agree that it is necessary for the safety of Cambria. They disagree over the means of implementation and some details of mitigation. The Committee urges all parties to work together to resolve their differences to the greatest extent possible, recognizing that neither side will prevail on all issues. The Committee then urges all parties to work together to achieve approval of this project at all levels of government review so that it can be completed in the shortest amount of time possible.
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> LAND USE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approve
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Agenda

Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review 

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

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

Consent Agenda

Minutes Approval October 19, 2011

Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1700.40

Public Agency Reports

Public Safety:  Todd Steeb/Jay Donovan

Cambria Community Services District:  Jim Bahringer

District 2 Supervisor:  Bruce Gibson

Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald

Old Business

Election by Laws Revision Report: Amanda Rice

NCAC Reports 

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

Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

New Business

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

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw

 

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

November 16, 2011