PC Minutes 2014-03-04ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Martin called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners John Keen, Tom Goss, Randy Russom, and Lisa
Sperow and Chair Jennifer Martin were present.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Assistant
Planner Matt Downing, Deputy City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere,
and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Martin led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission received the following material after preparation of the agenda:
1. Memo dated March 4, 2014 addressed to the Planning Commission from Teresa McClish,
Community Development Director concerning Item 8.b. Development Code Amendment
regarding vacation rentals, which included an email with attachments from Susan
Thompson.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Action: Commissioner Russom moved, and Commissioner Goss seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Item 7.a., February 4, 2014 minutes, as submitted. The motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Russom, Goss, Keen, Martin
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Sperow
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of February 4,
2014 as presented.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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8.a. VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 14 -001 AND VARIANCE NO. 14-
001; LOCATION — 1450 CHILTON STREET; APPLICANT — PATRICK
KIMBELL AND CARLOS CASTANEDA
Action: Commissioner Keen moved to continue the Public Hearing to a date certain of March
18, 2014. Commissioner Sperow seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Keen, Sperow, Goss, Russom, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.b. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14 -002 REGARDING
VACATION RENTALS; LOCATION - CITYWIDE; APPLICANT — CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE
Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report recommending the Planning ,Commission
adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve the proposed ordinance regulating
vacation rentals and provide feedback to staff regarding proposed vacation rental and homestay
regulations and entitlement process, including the appropriate level of processing and
associated fees.
Assistant Planner Downing and Community Development Director McClish responded to
questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing.
Aaron Thompson, Crown Hill, Gay Groomes, Robin Circle, Terry Fibich, Emerald Bay Drive,
Robin Rinzler, Gaynfair Terrace, spoke in support of allowing vacation rentals and homestays
through an administrative permitting process instead of requiring a Conditional Use Permit.
Ms. Groomes presented to the Commission a chart showing the potential Transient Occupancy
Tax revenue generated to Arroyo Grande from five hosts.
Michael Howard, opposed allowing homestays in the City.
Hearing no further comments, Chair Martin closed the public hearing.
It was the consensus of the Commission that no changes be made to the Bed and Breakfast
process and that staff address the following in the proposed ordinance: establish a application
fee for a homestay; establish an administrative approval process; up to two bedrooms be
allowed for homestays; and require neighbor noticing for vacation rentals.
Action: Commissioner Sperow moved to continue the public hearing to a date certain of March
18, 2014. Commissioner Russom seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call
vote:
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AYES: Sperow, Russom, Goss, Keen, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
None
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10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE FEBRUARY 18, 2014
This is a notice of administrative decision for Minor Use Permits, including any approvals,
denials or referrals by the Community Development Director. An administrative decision must
be appealed or called up for review by the Planning Commission by a majority vote.
Case No.
Applicant
Address
Description
Action
Planner
HRD13 -001
Carrol Pruett
756 Myrtle Street
Local Historical Designation
A
A.Nygaard
of the Rice (Vandeveer)
House
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish reported that staff has been working on the City's
website and there will be a link to the Bridge Street Bridge Project, as well as other projects
going on in the City.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Goss and unanimously carried,
the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
C � E 1A
DEBBIE WEICHINGER
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Mtg March 18, 2014)