Cayucos Citizens Advisory Council Minutes June 3, 2008 Vet’s Hall

Meeting called to order by President Ed Carnegie –7:00pm [approx. 15 in public attendance]

Present: Arley Robinson, John Carsel, Carol Baptiste (Alt), Ed Carnegie, MaryAnn Carnegie, Bill Shea (Alt), Lynn Schoennauer, Roland Hutchinson, Margaret Ambrosavage, DeAnne Harland, Marie Jaqua, Chris Pope, Larry Fishman, Absent Dirk Langer, Clay Selkirk (Alt) [all e]

Minutes 05/07/08 D. Fones questioned minutes of her public comment made of last month, but made no changes; approve as written R. Hutchinson; 2^ndL. Schoennauer verbal approval unanimous

Treasurer’s Report: ending balance: $1,015.35: next month more exciting; server has changed to GoDaddy; site purchased for next 5 years

Moment of Silence in REMEMBERANCE FOR COUNCIL MEMBER HARRY WIESE—

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

•Usual agendas, correspondence rec’d all on file to view during break: Supervisor Gibson will report on any pertinent items from BOS Mtgs.

Public Comments: use the microphone, state name, and resident of ---- 3 minute time limit

•Dorothy Fones/Cayucos-gave an update on incident from last month; individual is doing better; thanked Supervisor Gibson for helping and to bring about better communication

Public Agencies:

County Sheriff Commander Ben Hall had the evening off—Michael Manuelly reported instead—various agencies are working together on upcoming July 4 weekend/celebration; wanting to maintain the family atmosphere, have a positive enforcement attitude,, supported by the community, but with strict enforcement. Bill Shea showed posters that advertise the event. Crime log showed burglaries at Villa Ck. and at Pacific; tools stolen at the school, and some minor alcohol incidents. Detectives Sgt. Nicks and Kelly reported that there was a comprehensive investigation re: J. Schwartz; the incident was treated with the utmost attention, showed no evidence of a crime and that the community need not panic as no one is any danger.

CHP/ State Parks/Cayucos Sanitary Dist./Co. Public Works -- no representatives present

County Planning-Kerry Brown:

• Stenerson Project on Ocean-applicant is looking into appealing project to the Planning Dept. A request would be needed to heard at the Planning Commission. Thinks using clear glass could resolve the issue, as it is still building material and considered in calculating the height—which is over allowed height

• M. Jaqua asked about the concern of still having NO Overnight Parking at 3^rd near the park—especially with July 4^th weekend approaching

Economic Opportunity Commission-JimMcNamara was invited to discuss Energy Conservation and Home Repair Services a free service to the elderly, disabled, working/lower income individuals. Is to hopefully make the home more comfortable or weatherize and make it more efficient. They will test all gas appliances, and can replace only if a potential hazard. Encourage usage of CFL light bulbs to help conserve energy; refrigerators prior to 1993 would be replaced. Bars, ramps, etc. would be installed for handicap and elderly in homes or mobile homes. A one time utility assistance credit would be given for gas/propane to low income individuals [i.e., 1 person=$30,500; household of 3=$35,800]. Can also assist renters as long as property owner approves changes i.e. for furnace, water heater, etc.. Everyone essentially pays a small portion towards this program on monthly utility statements it is reflected. Mr. McNamara left several brochures with the council that would be distributed to the Sr. Center and to the two mobile home parks within the community.

Cayucos Chamber of Commerce-Bill Shea- May Madness was a success; raised approx $20,000 and enough to have balloon arches for July 4 parade for the next 3 years; posters for July 4 will be posted everywhere as will a letter similar to the one from last year outlining the desire for a family atmosphere, and fines imposed for illegal fireworks, public alcohol drinking, etc. Letter to be in all hotel rooms, rentals. Honorary Mayor elected was Tiffany Silva; Brian Machado was 2^nd.

Supervisor Gibson:

• regarding remembering Harry—he was always a gentleman even though they often may have never seen eye-to-eye

• thanked Jim McNamara for informative presentation. EOC is County’s own non-profit organization with a budget of 55million

• environmental division is working on pipe project behind the school to divert water into the creek

• June 11 managers are meeting with Art Trinidad to discuss vacation rentals 4:30-5:30 within Cambria and Cayucos

• June 16, 17, 18 proposed budget will be out—hearings to take place. County has an $18million challenge [$3million from PGE generators, $6 million for one time move from reserves, & $9million service reduction] next year will have the same issues

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Land Use Committee-met 6-02-08; projects: Tibbitts on 1210 Pacific—still no revised plans received to match proposed revisions; Kellogg project on Pacific discussed and supported to move forward. DeVeau Project Referral received prior to meeting but applicant not able to attend. Re-contact for possible attending next month’s meeting and to explain how project is different from previous and what has, or needs to still be done. Basement Definition: drafted the following definition: “if any one wall, or equivalent is exposed to grade, then it is no longer a basement, and thus must be considered a part of the total Gross structural Area [GSA]. The proposed area would likewise have to provide an egress for safety reasons, and this area would also have to greater than 200sq. ft., be taller than 6ft. 8inches, and thus be habitable. Conversely then, if the area does not meet these criteria, ie. would be less than 200 sq. ft., be less that 6ft 8inches in height, and is non-habitable, then the proposed area would be considered a basement, and would NOT be a part of the GSA. It was also strongly suggested that a performance bond be placed on any project that would do an excessive amount of excavation to accommodate a basement. The bond would merely guarantee satisfaction of work to be completed.

Brief Report/update on the information/meeting presented by possible future homeowners on West side of Gilbert Ave. undeveloped lots. Concerns re: roads, drainage, geology, liability; homeowner association, EIR—to keep the community informed as still many unanswered questions. Mainly how is the proposal different now than a few years ago when given specific charges from the BOS? Mainly under different leadership and thus direction of reaching a neighborly community working for the good of all.

Public Safety: DeAnne concern still for abandoned vehicle; street sweeping, pot holes within neighborhood streets; clean up at he end of st. Mary; hillside safety for upcoming July 4 weekend

Recreational: Bill Shea everything already said for upcoming July 4—discuss more after the holiday weekend for improvements for next year. Next month recognize Mr. McLean for sidewalk cigarette receptacles.

Utilities// By-Laws/ CSA10A/ Community Design —no reports given

Ad Hoc-Sidewalk Committee: Dirk & DeAnne working on report for conclusions, findings.—report next month

Ad-Hoc Traffic Study Committee-Margaret will have more information to present next month; have met with Mike Britton and committee Break 8:12-8:25

OLD BUSINESS—.

1. BASEMENTS: see Land Use Committee report above for drafted definition presented to council to discuss further. Concerns are valid, but still needs further massaging. Perhaps draft up a letter explaining reasons for consideration, concerns, and define more clearly for presentation to County Planning for better interpretation, written in “land use planning terminology” and for their expert take and input. Marie Jaqua volunteered to work with MAC on a possible draft of such a letter to County Planning.
2. Discussion of Surveying Monuments: per the National Geodetics—Cayucos already has 3 benchmarks. One is not recommended others are at overpass @ Hiwy 1 junction of Montecito, and the southwest corner at the bridge. In 2007 Cal Trans re-established them but is reluctant to let others use their information. Discussion was to see if the County could request usage of them. Would establish height of building prior to construction, locally use flagged ones, but are they protected prior to construction and how accurately are heights confirmed in perspective to adjacent home? Currently Pismo requires height on deed so that you will know the height when you buy; guaranteed for all. Suggested a letter should be sent to Planning to request the use of benchmarks—example of Sternerson Project—with benchmarks would the problem have be en resolved/prevented. The benchmarks would be established prior to any grading. Question is arbitrary benchmarks used versus established benchmarks. State reasons why; the expense would be on the applicant; provides a far better x,y, z, plane; sites at the street, consistency throughout, and is more absolute. What would be the cost to tie back to the benchmarks? Need to ask a surveyor. Is the intent to build to a height worth the cost of certainty? Clarity of purpose and defining in a letter referred back to Ed.

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Growth Cap consideration for Cayucos within the Urban Reserve Line: request for consideration of this stemmed from last month’s meeting with Doug bird’s presentation on Cayucos’ CSA10A water needs and will serves. Discussion: Historically, growth has usually been less than the county; but is it over regulated? In down times should a community accept and address the concern prior to it becoming a possible problem? Some sort of protection should be in place for the community, just as the county does, and especially in regards to making sure infrastructure keeps current with proposed growth. Looking at the county website it shows that approx. 7-13 permits/year were issued for Cayucos. Over the last three years it showed 12 SFR permits; 5 demo. Should Cayucos consider recommending to the County Planning Dept. to have a growth cap, the same as the rest of the county, for growth protection. John Carsel made this motion, then withdrew in order to gather further information to review and move the item to old business for next month’s meeting so that precinct representatives could walk their neighborhoods and get a better feel from residents of Cayucos

Good of the Order: discussion ensued about anyone from the general public filming committee meetings or other advisory meetings without having the courtesy to first ask to do so, and not saying how the recording might be used, etc. It was brought up just a concern as it doesn’t seem to be within the friendly community spirit of Cayucos.

Adjournment: 9:30PM.

Respectfully Submitted:

Mary Ann Carnegie Date:

Acting Secretary

Motion to Approve:- Seconded: `