Cayucos Citizens Advisory Council Minutes of July 11, 2007 Vet’s Hall

Meeting called to order by President Ed Carnegie –7:00pm [approx. 40 in public attendance]

Present: Arley Robinson, John Carsel, Carol Baptiste (Alt), Ed Carnegie, MaryAnn Carnegie, Bill Shea (Alt), Harry Wiese, Lynn Schoennauer, Roland Hutchinson, Mike Hargett, Margaret Ambrose-Savage, DeAnne Harland, Chris Pope, Larry Fishman, Frank Otis

Absent [e] Dirk Langer, Marie Jaqua, Greg Bettencourt,

Minutes of 6/6/07 approved; Motion to approve: A. Robinson ; 2^nd: R. Hutchinson; verbal approval

Treasurer’s Report: beginning $1,617.99; less website payment<$149.00>= $1,468.99 balance

Announcements & Correspondence:

• Cayucos Elementary School had its groundbreaking ceremony June 17;

• letter for amendment for stripping on parking for downtown Cayucos read, some parallel, some handicap, and some at angles.

• Hearing for potential location of Park and Ride at 3^rd and Park—[contact Dave Flynn re: this—were neighbors contacted?]—concerns for identifying this, signage, already have overnight RV parking; per public input—would like to maybe have an ordinance or signage for overnight RV parking—need to get additional information on this and place on a future agenda as item of discussion ;

• Request for coastal impact funds—have approx $183,000 for 3 yr. Time frame need to respond by 7/20—downtown enhancement plan committee will look into it more for possible projects

• a new list of CCAC representatives and committee assignments distributed & placed on website

• thanked all that helped out on July 4^th event—seemed very successful except for the fog—concerns mentioned by public in attendance were: overnight parking, generators running, keep parade non-political

• various other agendas available for review—July 18 an update on CEQUA, EIR on Affordable Housing, August 18 Sanitary Dist. will host meeting re: sewer rate increases; 8/21 BOS will look at Viewshed Ordinance; Videos and Media on Smart Growth Workshops are available—will try to get one for Cayucos library to have better understanding of subject matter; LAFCO Mt. Re: SOI for Chevron Property was not included in SOI thus far.

Public Comments:

• Vera Wallen-Cayucos the community needs to stay positive on proposed progress to be done re: recent fire/destruction at Hardie Park —community & county has united on replacing items ASAP

• Paul Birmingham-Cayucos-dittos on being positive re: Hardie Park; re: possibility of getting grant money on Coastal Impact info—consider hiring a staff analyst to write RFP’s in advance; re: fence put up at Del Mar Project site—corner of Old Creek & Ocean. Felt a part of it is out of compliance with setback, height, line of sight from stop sign. No permit was obtained; re: construction next to own home—minor grading occurred—though an administrative project-his own citizen’s complaint was rejected and will now hire a lawyer to investigate and validate its appropriateness.

• Marrilyn Hadley owns property on Santa Barbara, but lives in Visalia—questioned if the Del Mar Project was a “done deal”

• Dorothy Fones-Cayucos;. Re: Park & Ride—a parking problem already exists, this would only magnify it

• Ferney Monreal-Cayucos; fence at Del Mar Project—maybe remove black plastic-could CCAC contact owner to discuss possible removal of black plastic; feels fence should be 10ft from Old Creek and 15” from Cindy Malmen.

Public Agencies:

California Hwy./ State Parks/Cayucos Sanitary Dist absent/

Ben Hall-Commander-County Sheriff: 134 service calls in 2007 compared to 219 in ’06; past month had arson, more vandalism of rocks thrown into vehicles, and burglarized; July 4 had 24 calls compared to 67 in ’06—only 13 arrests this year. The holiday overall was well controlled. Re: possible ordinance requesting no overnight camping—will need to investigate more to verify possiblilities.

Co. Planning–Kerry Brown—proposal of Smart Growth is on the agenda—discuss later; currently there is no final draft on the Events Ordinance; new revised plans have been submitted for the Del Mar Project so the Environmental Review Report is on hold.

Co. Public Work–Nola Engelskirger –

· Last speed survey on Old Creek Rd. was done in May ’06—40MPH was safe and enforceable & based on 85% rule; can be reduced if considered dangerous, has a collision history and business vs. residential has changed

· The sidewalk ordinance is under public safety

Lynn Schoennauer [Utilities Committee] attended the last Cayucos Sanitary Dist. Mtg. [6/21]—only disagreement [Morro Bay & Cayucos] expressed was on the type of tertiary treatment; will be discussed further at 8/15 Mtg.; budgets are available at the district office

Chamber of Commerce-Bill Shea-

If you parked up on 46 at Thunder Cyn. you could see the July 4 fireworks—first fog in 14yrs. –the parade was great and the event was very successful, and “brace yourselves for next year’s event”; can now begin work to develop a great website and promote business; has found out that CCC might be able to do street sweeping on weekends for free.

Supervisor Gibson:

· Has been discussing with Ernie DelRio, Pks. Superintendent, Co. Risk Mgrs and insurance personnel as a priority to reach a settlement on replacement for damages incurred at Hardie Park—may be as soon as July 24—would be minimal design change, then need to approve sole source, available dollars to meet deductible, and verify it was arson. Thinks the deductible may be $10,000 will keep all posted on how this might be handles since many in the community have offered to assist in various ways.

· The County Budget was recently approved for $475 million—for 2600 employees, 25 depts. 100+ divisions, untold number of programs—will be able to maintain the status quo—WARNING though that next year dollars will be harder to come by with the real estate market flattening out, cost of business going up, etc. and finances are basically controlled by what happens in Sacramento

· •North Coast Area Plan was approved at the Coastal Commission , Estero Area Plan is up next with the rural areas—could be Aug./Sept. . Much was learned from No. Coast Plan that Estero may be smoother

· •There still are legal challenges with the hills and subdivisions to provide enforcement; will need to work on further feedback for possible solutions, get some good solid statistics, work with Fire/CDF with concerns for the dry hills and increased chances of fires starting; perhaps even insurance companies

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Land Use: Met Mon. ,7/9 projects under discussion were per attached report Next LUC 8/6/07 3:00PM

Public Safety: concerns brought out on the usage and safety of signs, tables and chairs on narrow, smaller, sidewalks; distributed the current sidewalk ordinance for all to read, familiarize themselves with and be prepared to discuss next month—place on the agenda Nola-of Co. Public Works stated there are certain requirements to be followed for ADA, minimum widths, cannot be blocked, access must be maintained, Tom Stokes of the Co. enforces—1^st a letter is sent, then items are removed—the process is there for protection to both County and property owner.

Break 8:55-9:05PM

Recreational Planning/Utilities/CSA10A:: nothing to report or already discussed earlier

Community Design-county will provide an intern by the end of the month to study parking further—next meeting will be 8/6 following the Land Use Committee Mtg..

By-laws-hoping that the county will send new guidelines as to what is included in all advisory councils—realize though that current CCAC bylaws needs some tweaking. Scheduled a meeting on July 21 to get started on reviewing

July 4- committee on hold until next year when the holiday draws closer to become active again

Old Business:

A. amendments to revise CA Land Conservation Act for Ag. Land-Terry Wahler/County [originally listed as item C, moved forward] presented a history on the process detailing out definitions, etc. beginning with the 1985 LCA [land conservation act/Williamson Act] how it provided property tax relief to protect ag lands, open space and recreational uses; and how several offices coordinate efforts to preserve the implementation of the act and the various contracts. Recent trends have lead to amendments and the importance of the Laird Act, AB 1402. A matrix is being established to have compatible usage rules, clarify methods to size properties, and narrow the uses that were formerly allowed., protect from potential financial penalties, etc. Currently the document is in public and environmental review. In the Fall should go before the Planning Commission and Bd. Of Supervisors. Basically is trying to tighten the rules to better protect ag lands and make sure agriculture is supported. Larry Fishman suggested that the council should send a letter to support the document and to just take a more careful look at accessory structures.

B. Hallemeyer Golf Shop on 3288 Ocean Ave. Architect Jon McAlpin was present, along with the client to present the project again, with additional input per the request from last month’s meeting. That precinct reps had an opportunity to discuss with neighbors and community any concerns of the project in a mostly residential area. Also, One parking space will be requested to be waived from the 5 required. Will have Handicap and added tandem parking; business hrs. are M-F 10-4, so parking available rest off the time for others. Lot size is 29 x 40; height will be just below 30’ allowed for commercial area; Motion: [J. Carsel]: to support the project and the request for the parking waiver, as well as to carry over from last month’s discussion that if the business should change down the road—a similar fit or certain conditions would perhaps need to be placed on the project at that time. Also that signage would be minimal and not neon lights. 2^nd: [Harry Wiese]. Roll call vote—carried unanimously. [12 for, 1 abstain.]

C. Weyrick Project for MUP for 2 retail spaces; 2 offices 1 caretaker unit; 273 Ocean—applicant not present; though County planner, for the project, was, to answer concerns questions. Parking issue still major concern since original approval with another owner centered on the win-win situation that seemed to be derived out of the project with a parking agreement worked out with the nearby church (off-site). This avenue had not yet be re-explored with the current new owner and was preferred to be re-examined before moving forward. Therefore: Motion: [L. Schoennauer] to have the applicant look into working out a new parking agreement with nearby parking lots (Cayucos Supermarket or the Catholic Church) to see if the number of spaces of being waived could be set up with either business under a new and valid off-site parking agreement, in order to meet the parking requirements within 300 feet. And when anything was confirmed to let us know. 2^nd [M. Hargett] carried unanimously via a verbal vote.

NEW Business:

A. Parking in the down town core was deferred until the next down town enhancement committee meets—Monday, August 6

B. Advisory Council Priorities and County Guidelines for Advisory Councils—handouts given to those not on email—rest received via e-mail—will discuss after all have read and familiarized themselves with the documents. Also, everyone needs to do a ranking of priorities—1 being best and we will compare and formulate a list next month.

Good of the Order: Clay Selkirk was recommended by Precinct 8 Rep. Larry Fishman to be the alternate for that precinct, a filled out application was turned in and his appointment was approved. .The next meeting Wed. August 1, Precincts 5 & 6 will do refreshments/setup/cleanup

Kerry Brown—a study session on Smart Growth Principles will be held tomorrow (7/12);

John Carsel thanked Lynn for her sandwiches—a dinner for some; Arley mentioned that per the by-laws—the precinct that brings refreshments also does room set-up and clean-up.

Adjournment: 10:05PM.

Respectfully Submitted:

Mary Ann Carnegie Date:

Acting Secretary

Motion to Approve:- Seconded: