North Coast Advisory Council

Agenda
> Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review
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> Public comment period:  Limited to items not on agenda and three minutes per speaker.
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> Council Member Items/Discussion:  Limited to items not on agenda.
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> Consent Agenda:
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> Minutes Approval-  July 20, 2011
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> Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1112.40
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> Public Agency Reports:
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> Public Safety:  Todd Steeb/Jay Donovan
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> Cambria Community Services District:  Jim Bahringer
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> District 2 Supervisor:  Bruce Gibson
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> Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald
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> Report from Robert A. Hill Executive Director/ The Land Conservancy: Transfer of lots and TDC information
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> Old Business:
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> Election By laws revision report: Amanda Rice
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> NCAC Reports:
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> Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report:  Joyce Renshaw in absent of Erwin Ohannesiann, Chair of the Traffic Committee.
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> Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti
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> New Business
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>  Land Use and Project Review Committee:  Tom Gray Committee Chair
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> Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw
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> Adjourn
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North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)

REGULAR MEETING, Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main St., 6:30 PM

Agenda

Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review   

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

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

Consent Agenda

Minutes Approval- June 15, 2011

Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1112.40

Public Agency Reports 

Public Safety:  Todd Steeb/Jay Donovan

Cambria Community Services District:  Jim Bahringer 

District 2 Supervisor:  Bruce Gibson 

Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald

Old Business

Trolley Service update

Election by laws revision Committee formed:  Amanda Rice- Chair

NCAC Reports

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

 Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

New Business

 Land Use and Project Review Committee:  Tom Gray Committee Chair

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw

Adjourn

North Coast Advisory Council

NCAC Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday,   June 15, 2011

Rabobank Community Room

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

II Roll Call

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

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

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

none

IV  Council Comments-none

V  Consent agenda- unanimously in favor

Treasurer’s Balance- $1112.40

VI  Public Agency Reports

1. Public Safety-Sheriff absent

2. CCSD-Jim Bahringer, reporting

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

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

3. Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson

Budget hearings are finished as of June 15^th.

Re-funding of Cambria Connection.

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

Negotiations underway for fiscal assistance.

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

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

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

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

4. Planning Department Report-Airlin Singewald

Handout of Planning and Building Major Projects-June 2011

Included projects are:

Vacation Rental Ordinance Update

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

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

Continued the item to July 14, 2011.

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

Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE)  Update

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

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

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

Phase 2 would update policies and standards to implement strategic growth policies.

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

Temporary Events Ordinance Update

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

Hearing before Planning Commission on June 30, 2011.

Contact Person is Karen Nall at 781.5606.

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

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

Wind Energy Facilities

Updates would bring ordinance standards into conformance with State law by allowing wind energy facilities by right- subject to specified height and setback standards.

(see below for discussion)

Other development projects/appeals include

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

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

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

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

Complete Handout available on NCAC website…

VII Old Business

 Trolley Service-meeting to be scheduled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IX Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti, absent.

IX  New Business

Public review Draft-see agenda

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

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

1. Haney Project on Arliss  Drive

DRC2010-00064 HANEY MUP

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

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

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

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

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

 2. Residential Accessory Uses

LRP2010-00012 Residential Accessory Uses

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

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

Land Use Committee recommendation: APPROVE

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

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

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

Airlin: would effect rural but not ag lands.

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

Motion approved.

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

3. LRP2010-00013 Small Wind Energy Facilities

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

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

Land Use Committee recommendation: NO RECOMMENDATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Concerns: noise, visual eyesore-see above.

Covell-expresses negative issues with wind systems.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should also blend into existing environment.

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

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

Enforcement of rules regarding wind systems is unenforceable.

Bird Safety issue.

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

Coastal Commission would have to pass all recommendations.

G. Gall-trees in Cambria pose unique situation.

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

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

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

Vote:  Yes 6,   No 1,  Abstentions 4.

Motion is passed.

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

XI  Chair’s Report- Joyce Renshaw

E. Ohannesian- is 46 a scenic road? 

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

Airlin will refer matter to appropriate people.

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

XII  Meeting Adjourned at 8:02 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

Notice Posted on June 1,  2011

All Project and Land Use meetings begin at 6:30 PM.

North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)
REGULAR MEETING, Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Rabobank Community Room, 1070 Main St., 6:30 PM

Agenda
Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review

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

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

Consent Agenda

Minutes Approval  April 20, 2011

Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1112.40

Public Agency Reports

Public Safety:  Todd Steeb/Jay Donovan

Cambria Community Services District:  Jim Bahringer

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

Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald

Old Business

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

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

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

NCAC Reports

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

Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

New Business

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

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw

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

Adjourn

Date for NCAC Election for Area 7 Residents Only is May 3, 2011

Where?  Rabobank Community Room

What time?   9:30 AM-6PM

Candidates Running for Area 7 Representative:     Erwin   Ohannesian        and     Amanda Rice

Please vote for ONE:  the other candidate will be the alternate for Area 7.

Thank You

North Coast Advisory Council

Minutes of regular Meeting

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Rabobank Community Room

1070 Main Street

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

II Roll Call-Marty Main

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

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

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

Absent:   Mac Van Duzer, Mary Giacoletti

III  Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review

Approval of Minutes of March meeting.

IV  Public Comment Period

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

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

thepetitionsite.com/1/we supportchiefmiller

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

V  Council Member Items-Discussion

B. McLaughlin-reiterates support for Chief Miller.

VI Consent Agenda-motion passes

Approval of Minutes of March 16, 2011 Meeting

Treasurer’s Report-current balance $1120.22

VII Public Agency Reports

1. Public Safety-Greg Eiger-CHP gives report

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

B. Fields-Highway One is open only partway.

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

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

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

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

J. Miller- signs remotely programmed?

Private contractor hired to handle messaging.

2. Sheriff’s Department Report-Jay Donovan

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

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

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

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

3. CCSD-Jim Bahringer-no report

4. District 2 Supervisor’s Report-Bruce Gibson

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

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

Gibson will not be on Coastal Commission this year.

County Budget-proceeding.

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

5. Planning Department Update-Airlin Singewald

PROJECT:  VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE UPDATE

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

PROJECT:  Land Use and  Circulation Element(LUCE) Update

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

Mike Wulkan, CONTACT PERSON.  781-5608

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

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

PROJECT:  Temporary Events Ordinance Update

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

Karen Nall for questions.

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

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

Ryan Hostetter, contact person at 788-2351.

Questions-

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

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

6. Public Works-Tree Trimming-Frank Honeycutt

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

Especially intersections.

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

Focus is on tree-trimming only.

Wood will be hauled away or chipped.

Tools will be cleaned to avoid the spread of disease.

Let County know of your intentions.

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

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

F. Honeycutt- see Cal Trans Highway Design Manual. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chief Miller was very supportive, says Honeycutt.

PGE use Davey to cut trees.

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

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

RTA= San Luis Obispo Regional transit authority

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

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

funding from CCSD ended in Sept. 09.

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

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

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

Discussion:

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

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

Business owners prefer trolley to bus.

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

CCSD-stopped funding in Sept. 2009.

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

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

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

Yes, at $68/hour.  Who will pay??

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

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

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

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

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

Bed tax should be hiked to pay for trolley service.

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

Motion passes.

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

J. Miller-committee not needed.

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

VIII Old Business

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

Erwin Ohannesian and Amanda Rice.

Gary Gall-Election Committee Chair.

IX  NCAC Reports

1. Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report-Erwin Ohannesian

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

J. Brannon and Traffic Committee have had several meetings. 

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

Cites prior experience as fireman.

reports on issue of reversing traffic.

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

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

Frank Honeycutt-filling in for Ryan Chapman:

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

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

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

(scroll down)

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

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

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

Implementation_ a couple of weeks.

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

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

Report by Erwin Ohannesian

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

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

X New Business

Land Use and Project Review Committee, Tom Gray, Chair

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

Planner: Paul Sittig

Link to MUP application: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discussion:

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

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

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

Deck is too large for the neighborhood character..

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

privacy issue for neighbors.

Decks-limited to 30% of allowable footprint.

T.Gray-subjective issue in terms of privacy.

the recommendation stands.

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

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

Motion Proposal by Jeff Miller

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

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

Motion passes.

Motion to approve project with change of wording

In favor-0

Against-7

Abstain-2

Motion to approve project Does NOT pass.

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

Planner: Paul Sittig

Link to MUP application: 

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

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

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

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

Recommendation: Approve, with correct replacement planting requirement.

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

Approve-9

Unanimous. Motion approved.

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

Planners: Paul Sittig and Bill Robeson.

Links:  

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

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

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

Recommendation: Approve.

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

Motion to approve.

In favor- 9

Motion passes unanimously.

XI  Chair’s Report-no report tonight.

XII Adjournment of Meeting at_9:24 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)

REGULAR MEETING, Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Agenda

Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review

Limited to items not on agenda and three minutes per speaker.Council Member Items/Discussion:

Limited to items not on agenda.Consent Agenda

North Coast Advisory Council

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, March16, 2011

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

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

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

Excused: Dawn Dunlap, Marty Munoz-Main

Absent:  Sigrid Castaneda, Debby Mix, Mac VanDuzer

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

Treasurer’s Report:  current balance of $1150.22

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

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

IV Public Comment

Steve- we’re doing great.

A. Rice-County is trimming trees-overdue.

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

Todd Steeb-reports

VI  CCSD Report-Jim Bahringer-report

VII  District 2 Supervisor’s Report- Bruce Gibson

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

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

3. Trolley-discussion next meeting.

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

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

IX  Old Business

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

Area 7 candidates are Erwin Ohannesian and Amanda Rice.

XII  Forest Committee Report-Amanda Rice

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

support for the letter Motion to approve sending letter. Passes

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

XIV  Business, Traffic and Transportation Committee Report-Erwin Ohannesian

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

XV  Environmental Report-Mary Giacoletti

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

XVII  Chair’s Report-no report.

XVIII Adjournment of Meeting

Respectfully submitted by Bambi Fields

Typed/distributed by Marty Main