North Coast Advisory Council

NORTH COAST ADVISORY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY,  OCTOBER  19, 2011

 

 

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

II  Roll Call

 

Present: Bob McLaughlin, Bambi Fields, Stevan Rosenlind, Marjorie Sewell, Gail Robinette, Ralph Covell, Teri O’Rourke, Joyce Renshaw, Tom Gray, Erwin Ohannesian,  Debby Mix, Marty Munoz-Main, Matt VanWeerden Poelman, Mary Giacoletti, Laurel Stewart

Excused: Gary Gall, Amanda Rice, Dawn Dunlap

Absent: Sigrid Castaneda, Clive Finchamp, Mac VanDuzer

III  Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review-agreed

IV  Public Comment

1. Reg Welk, resident of Pembrook St., Park Hill

discusses issue of excessive speeding on Winsor Blvd and area in front of Shamel Park to the Highway. Would like to see deer crossing or other slow speed sign in the area.  Recent injury and death to small fawn being hit by speeding car was witnessed by residents of the area.  Speed indicator trailer set up by County has not helped to a noticeable extent. Has written letters to all appropriate county agencies and reads another letter he wrote last year  re. this issue.

2. Juay Olson- lives on Main Street near Venus Arms Apartments-Also concerned about speeders in her area.  Has painted the curb red to discourage parkers from parking to the right of the driveway, which blocks ability of apartment dwellers to exit the parking area in a safe mode. The county has told her it will fine her for each day that the curb remains painted. She has come to ask the Council for help with this issue. Most of the residents have almost been hit by cars speeding by. 

3. S.Cole-reiterates need for signage in area around Shamel Park

Questions Erwin O., who lives on Lodge Hill, where deer signs are located.

County offers to install speed trailers once again.

Supervisor Bruce Gibson offers solution of perhaps reducing speed limits on certain streets in Cambria.

Traffic committee will also work on solving problem.

4. G. Robinette, council member, and Park Hill resident is encouraged by comments heard tonight re. safety of deer and solutions offered.

Tom Gray-curve in front of Shamel Park is dangerous.  Inadequate signage.

V Council Members’ Comments-include G. Robinette, above

 

1. Ralph Covell-has Ranch at end of Bridge Street, over 1000 acres.  A fire in this area could potentially burn down the whole town. Needs to have a 100 foot firebreak along Bridge Street in the near future so special grant is able to pay for all of it.  The grant will expire soon and the town will have to pay for it sometime in the future. Speaks of the  possible devastation to owners of  destroyed homes .  Has worked for 12 years with County and Nature Conservancy.  Has hired a pine tree expert to work on Covell Ranch fire management.

Members of Greenspace Board of Directors ( Valerie Bentz, Rick Hawley, and others ) have expressed opposition to the way in which the trees will be removed, the spreading of native and non-native seeds among the forest, the displacement of animals, etc.

Now the Coastal Commission also wants to be included in the decision to create/not create a firebreak.

Attended County Meeting with members of Greenspace present.  County had legal counsel present. County says permits are needed to clear land for fire protection.

Project need to be completed by May 2011 for available funds to be used.

 Project needs to go forward.

  County:  if a Coastal Permit is needed to build a firebreak, no firebreak will ever be built.

Greenspace is against the firebreak project.  Covell Family has nothing to gain by this project.  Suggests that all concerned Cambrians contact the Supervisor, the county personnel, fire officials and others to voice their concern.

Opposition defies common sense.

2. E. Ohannesian-questions County re. speed survey on Winsor Blvd.  Cty will try to investigate solutions.

3. Bob McLaughlin-recent accident on Highway One.  Would like to work on a no passing zone between Cayucos and Hearst Castle…topic of discussion for next traffic committee meeting on the first Monday of November at Rabobank at 6:30 PM.

VI  Consent Agenda

Approval of Minutes of Sept. 21, 2011 and Treasurer’s Report: current balance of $1,050.40

Motion to approve passes

VII  Public Agency Reports

 

1. District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson

Clinics will be kept open through June 2013

Tour of Bridges on San Simeon Creek Road-bridges almost done.

Santa Rosa Creek Road project almost finished.

CCSD-thanks for trail connector.

Also, excess speed a problem in all communities.

EEE-engineering, education and enforcement-to deal with excessive speeds

Library Fund- citizens of Cambria should unite and contribute to Library fund.

S. Cole-gratitude to our Supervisor for his efforts to benefit the town.

2. Planning Department Update: Airlin Singewald-handout, see below.

Department of Planning and Building Major Projects – October 2011

Project Description

                                 Upcoming Hearings/Meetings

                                                                                   Contact                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                  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 Board of Supervisors hearings are expected to take place in January 2012.

John Busselle 781-5154jbusselle@co .slo.ca.us 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 November 8, 2011

Karen Nall

781-5606

knall@co.slo .ca.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 November 8, 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 Zone Land Use Ordinance based on existing underlying parcels. Planning Commission hearings in winter 2011/2012.

Bill Robeson 781-5607 brobeson@co.slo.ca.us Draft EIR is out for public comment. Public

review period extended to Friday, October 21, 2011.

Residential Accessory Structures

Updates to standards for residential garage sizes, guesthouse requirements, and home occupation kitchens. Tentatively scheduled for Planning Commission hearings in winter

2011/2012  Kerry Brown kbrown@co.slo.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.

Tentatively scheduled for Planning Commission hearings in winter 2011/2012

Kerry Brown kbrown@co.slo.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

hearing on October 27, 2011. Staff report currently available online. James Caruso 781-5702

jcaruso@co.slo.ca.us Public hearing draft available online:www.sloplanning.org

NCAC submitted comments and recommendations in September 2011.

                                                        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@co.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 PG&E will plant replacement trees within the

lower fern canyon area (APNs: 023-201-002, 023-201-053, 023-208-037, and 023-234-062)

at the specified ratios in the North Coast Area Plan. Application is complete and will be scheduled for an upcoming PDH hearing. NCAC will receive a hearing notice.

 Covell Ranch Project-MUP application has begun.

Cambria Energy Fair- 4-7 PM at Vets Hall on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011.

G. Robinette-small segment of Cambria against the firebreak.  Is the Coastal Commission holding up the project?  Coastal Commission plans to appeal the project.  Issue:  Fire Commission vs Coastal Commission.  Will Coastal Commission fight every firebreak in coastal area in the future?

 Supervisor Gibson- when Coastal Commission says Project requires a permit, they want to influence how the project is undertaken.

Coastal Commission- is  a firebreak considered a development or not?  The effects of decisions by CC effects many other governmental agencies.

Cal Fire is in support of firebreak project.

Steve Rosenlind- motion made: for NCAC to urge all parties involved to expedite proceedings and move project along.

Vote: unanimous.  Motion Passes.

Will Fiscalini Ranch changes need special permits also?  Airlin  says no.

Jim Bahringer-perhaps cut now and pay fines later?

3. Public Works, 2011 Update North Coast Circulation Study:  Ryan Chapman

$24,000 in account.  Reprioritize projects. 

Venus Arms condo problem-will look into it.

S. Cole-Pine Knolls Drive. Ryan-will build up methodically

Motion to Accept North Coast Circulation Study- motion passes unanimously.

VIII  NCAC Reports

1. Business, Traffic and transportation Committee Report:  Erwin Ohannesian, Chair

re. Venus Arms Condo Problem-plants are overgrown and responsible for lack of ability to see cars coming down Main Street. Parking in front of driveway hinders clear view.

K. Tanner-potholes on Green Street between Ardath and London.

 IX  OLD BUSINESS

1. Election By-Laws Revision Report

A.Rice-absent.

2. Energy-wise Proposals by council members

Mary Giacoletti- I urge the NCAC, as I urged the Planning Commission, to require the inclusion of soot/black carbon as a  significant local greenhouse gas in the EnergyWise Plan, and adopt strategies to mitigate.  Since there is no referenced title or number, this suggestion applies to the document as a whole.  Joyce Renshaw-reads letter from a senior citizen in San Simeon re. wood smoke (soot) in the air, specifically Cavalier Inn and Restaurant.  Burning does well into the night.  Damaging to health and welfare of senior citizens.  Mrs. Anderson from San Simeon.

Motion made to accept Mary Giacoletti’s statement explained above. 

Vote Taken:  5-in favor(Chair votes in favor)

4 – against

1 abstention

Motion passes.

Debby Mix- 1. Building Energy Scores:  The county wants to audit all residential and commercial properties built before 2000 for an energy audit then require that the sellers of such properties meet the new requirements before selling.  This will make it impossible for many sellers to sell their property.  Depending on the retrofits, this will place an onerous burden on the sellers.  This has the potential to stop many property sales in this county adding to the already difficult market.  Reference Chaptre 5, page 11. (also retrofit on Water???)

Motion made to have the County reject the above proposal.  Vote:  8 in favor( of rejecting the County’s proposal) , 1 against.  Motion passes.

2. Renewable Energy Proposal:  Add another oversight body to increase local control over programs so that up to 50% of electricity is from renewable sources.  It is my understanding that at this time we don’t have the technology to meet this goal.  They want to protect areas that contain renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric.  This might amount to seizing private property for renewable installation.  Chapter 5, page 20.

Motion to have the County reject the Proposal.  Vote: 7-in favor, 2 against. Motion passes.

3. Expand retrofit upon sale for water use device.  Chapter 5, page 53.  Again applying an onerous burden on the seller.

Discussion:  Gibson: benign proposal. Only involves toilet, sink faucets and showers.

Motion made to approve above proposal.  Vote: 8-in favor, 1 against.  Motion passes

4. Amending land use ordinances for small scale renewable overlays.  There are no defined areas for any of this. 

Discussion: includes Windmills, solar panels, etc.

 Motion made to approve above proposal.  Vote:  9-in favor.  Motion passes

 5. Opportunities for terrestrial and aquatic sequestration including but not limited to open lands.  Chapter 5, page 69.

Discussion: carbon dioxide isolation instead of greenhouse gas.

Motion to ignore: (?) Vote: 8-in favor.   Motion passes

 Thank you to Debby Mix for her work.

Erwin Ohannesian:  erosion on Santa Rosa Creek Road caused by creek.

 The Beautification of Cambria

 The following article was written by Consuelo Macedo and appeared in The Cambrian.

Literally “taking the bull by the horns”, resident rancher/historian and President of El Pinal Parlor #163 of Native Daughters of the Golden West, Dawn Dunlap has initiated a concerted effort to clean up and beautify all of Cambria. “There used to be a separation of the original historic Cambria, Cambria Pines by the Sea in “west village”, and Moonstone Beach properties. Now we have all grown together and should be identified as a single Cambria, with a vested interest in showing pride in our community!”

Dunlap broached the topic at the last NCAC meeting Sept.21, where she addressed the need to move forward with the “Community Pride in Cambria” project, and later conferred with Jerry Gruber, manager of the CCSD. The Cambria Historical Society has agreed to partner, with a view to celebrating Cambria’s 150^th anniversary of recognition by the federal government with the establishment of the post office on Oct.2, 1867 at the corner of Main and Bridge Streets.

Since the Scarecrow and Harvest Festival is this week-end the logical place to start was at the corner Center and Bridge Street near the current post office, working toward the museum, as well as up Bridge Street and in front of the businesses on Main Street. The CCSD has already power washed the stone trash containers and done some street sweeping, and will address maintenance of the pocket park which replace their previous office site.

On Monday, Oct.3^rd , Dunlap, Joyce Renshaw, Linda Finley, Jean Chinnici, Denise Schaupp, Marj Sewell and Consuelo Macedo, ranging in age for 60-80, enlisted Bridget Smith, 39, and two young men in their 20’s to assist them in weeding, raking, pruning and sweeping for the initial two hours on concerted effort to beautify the area. They hope to inspire businesses to join organizations also who have had or will have clean up projects, such as the Historical Society, Rotary Club of Cambria, Cambria 4-H, the Village Pharmacy mural, Blair and Shana McCormick’s ongoing maintenance of Main Street roadside planters, and the Cambria Club’s grooming of the center street medians.

The Native Daughters of the Golden West, established on Sept. 25, 1886 in Jackson, California, recently celebrated their 125^th anniversary. Call Dawn Dunlap at 927-1074 for information about membership and Community Pride in Cambria.

Noted by Erwin that ATT denied  request to make improvements to the front of their building on Bridge Street in front of Post Office, i.e. useless driveways which inhibit parking.  Erwin states that no citizen will be issued a traffic citation for parking in front of the “useless driveways.”

X  NEW BUSINESS

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

 Review Report-October 19, 2011

Application for type 42 License for Jeffrey Hentges and Robert Hentges located at 2084 Main Street, Cambria

(not available online)

Summary:  The NCAC is being asked for its input “related to the sale of alcohol at this location.”  The location is the Redwood Center, which at present does not have a business of this kind.  Type 42 license is a Beer and Wine License.

Presentation by Tom Gray includes recommendation by the Committee to approve, in spite of various individual protests by business owners nearby the location.

No hard liquor

Same license as Fermentations, St. Mary Mead, etc.

Building size approximately 600 square feet.

3 people oppose, state their opposition to the license.

Land Use Committee considered the opposition but since project does conform to all standards, including parking, it decided to grant in favor of the license.

Airlin Singwald-the license reflects an allowed use of the property in question.

Wise Owl-needed structural improvements so needed a different type of permit

Comments:

Jeff Hentges-proactive in the community. Belongs to several groups in town. Wants to be part of the community .

Where will you park the buses?  Vet’s Hall.(?)

John Lamb-comments

Mark Venten-owner. First introduced to Moonstone Beach by grandmother in 1961.

No food other than snacks for beer and wine tasting.  Will be Cambria’s Happy Place.

Leslie Gray, antique store owner-doesn’t want a sports bar.

Bob Kasper-real estate agent for Mark Venten.  Project will bring more visitors to town.

Discussion continues…Bob Kocher, local business owner in Redwood Center. Supports the business.

Ralph Covell, states this business is in a bad spot, but wishes him luck on the business.

 Motion (Main/Covell) to approve the recommendation by Land Use to approve the License.

Vote:  In favor-7      Opposed-1    Abstention-1

Motion Passes

XI Chair’s report/Adjournment of Meeting

Meeting was adjourned by Chair Joyce Renshaw at 8:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Marty Munoz-Main, Recording Secretary

 

 

The Land Use Committee has had two meetings now on the EIR Agricultural Cluster proposals. We are still researching and studying the issue. We will be reviewing it once more at the Land Use meeting November 7, 2011 at 6:30 at Rabobank. We will then look at the Land Use Committee’s recommendations on the EIR Agricultural Cluster proposals at the NCAC meeting on November 16, 2011 at 6:30 at Rabobank. Please feel free to come to the Land Use Meeting on November 7th. We would appreciate your input. Please access the website for more information on this issue.

 

North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)

REGULAR MEETING, Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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

 

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: September 21, 2011

Treasurer’s Report:  Current Balance $1050.40

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

Public Works, 2011 Update North Coast Circulation Study: Ryan Chapman 

Old Business

Election By Laws Revision Report: Amanda Rice chair

Energy Wise Proposals by Council Members: Mary Giacoletti, Debby Mix

NCAC Reports 

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

Environmental Report: Mary Giacoletti

The Beautification of Cambria Report: Dawn Dunlap

New Business

 Land Use and Project Review Committee: Tom Gray Committee Chair

Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw

Adjourn

 

Agenda

Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Agenda Review 

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

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

Consent Agenda

Minutes Approval August 17, 2011

Treasurer’s Report-  Current Balance $1050.40

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 chair

NCAC Reports 

Business Traffic and Transportation Committee Report:  Joyce Renshaw in absent of Erwin Ohannesiann, 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

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

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-  July 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
>
> Planning Department Update:  Airlin Singewald
>
> Report from Robert A. Hill Executive Director/ The Land Conservancy: Transfer of lots and TDC information
>
> Old Business:
>
> Election By laws revision report: Amanda Rice
>
> NCAC Reports:
>
> 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
>
> New Business
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>  Land Use and Project Review Committee:  Tom Gray Committee Chair
>
> Chair’s Report: Joyce Renshaw
>
> Adjourn
>

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