PC Minutes 2016-04-05ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair George called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners John Keen, Glenn Martin, Terry Fowler -Payne, and
Lan George were present. Commissioner John Mack was absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Associate Planner
Matt Downing, City Engineer Matt Horn, 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
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of
March 15, 2016 as submitted.
Action: Commissioner Keen moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission
Meeting of March 15, 2016, as submitted. Commissioner Martin seconded, and the motion passed
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Keen, Martin, Fowler -Payne, George
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mack
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15-009; CONSTRUCTION OF AN
APPROXIMATELY 7,200 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE RETAIL BUILDING; LOCATION —
BEHIND 995 EAST GRAND AVENUE; APPLICANT — KENT ALLEN; REPRESENTATIVE —
MARK VASQUEZ, NORMAN & VASQUEZ ASSOCIATES
Associate Planner Downing presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 15-009.
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Associate Planner Downing responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed
project, including the number of parking spaces and signage.
Mark Vasquez, applicant, Norman & Vasquez Associates, presented the proposed project and
responded to questions from the Commission, including the access easement, parking, height of
nearby buildings, and location of mechanical equipment.
Chair George opened the public hearing.
Larry Rodkey, owner of Fair Oaks Theater, East Grand Avenue, expressed concern with parking
and that adjacent businesses use his parking lot.
Betty King, presented a letter regarding concerns and solutions on the proposed building and
expressed the following concerns: the tall weeds, the noise level of delivery trucks, hours of
business, dirt between her fence and proposed building may cause fence to collapse, security lights
shining into her windows; questioned the type of alarm system, and foot traffic in the back. She
suggested building a block wall between her house and the proposed building, and that the
entrance and windows of the building not face her house to alleviate her concerns.
In answer to Chair George, Mr. Vasquez stated that installing a block wall would not be an issue
and lighting would be in the parking area for security.
Commissioner Martin suggested Condition of Approval 32. be modified to 8:00 pm and no Sunday
delivery and add/amend condition to install a block wall for erosion control and increase to 6' the
entire length for privacy of the neighborhood.
Commissioner Keen stated that if the easement is removed parking may be an issue for Rugged
Radios.
Upon hearing no further comments, Chair George closed the public hearing.
Action: Commissioner Martin moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 15-009; LOCATED BEHIND 995 EAST GRAND AVENUE (APN 077-223-064);
APPLIED FOR BY KENT ALLEN" as modified in Condition of Approval No. 32. deliveries shall be
restricted to the hours of 7:00 am to 8:00 pm and no deliveries on Sunday, and add a Condition of
Approval for installation of a block wall on the south property line to limit soil erosion and noise
associated with the use. Commissioner Keen seconded and the motion passed on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Martin, Keen, Fowler -Payne, George
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mack
8.b. CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15-003 AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
15-003; SUBDIVISION OF ONE (1) LOT INTO TWO (2) LOTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE; LOCATION — 316 SHORT STREET; APPLICANT — WADE
KELLY; REPRESENTATIVE — MARK VASQUEZ, DESIGN GRAPHICS
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Associate Planner Downing presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a Resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map 15-003 and Planned Unit
Development 15-003.
Associate Planner Downing responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed
project, including definition of a Planned Unit Development.
Mark Vasquez, applicant, Norman & Vasquez Associates, said the project will provide housing,
meets density requirements and the Design Guidelines.
Chair George opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no comment, Chair George closed the
public hearing.
The Commission spoke in support of the Tentative Parcel Map and Planned Unit Development.
Action: Chari George moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
15-003 AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 15-00.3; LOCATED AT 316 SHORT STREET;
APPLIED FOR BY WADE KELLY'. Commissioner Martin seconded and the motion passed on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: George, Martin, Fowler -Payne, Keen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mack
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE MARCH 15, 2016
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
LFDC 16-001
Katie
214 North Alpine
Establishment of large
A.
P. Holub
Ramirez
family daycare of up to
12 children in an existing
residence.
ARCH 15-011 and
Cindy Nott
306 Short Street
New single family
A.
S.
MEX 16-001
residence with attached
Anderson
secondary dwelling unit
and minor reductions to
setbacks.
PPR 16-002 and
Qui Chen Li
1480 E. Grand
Establishment of a new
A.
S.
ASP 16-010
foot spa and installation
Anderson
of one 1 new wall sign.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Fowler -Payne stated she attended the last East Branch Streetscape meeting and
gave an update on the project. She also reported that the site sign for the Short Street project 8.b.
was blocked by a boat, causing nearby residents to be unable to see the sign.
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Chair George stated the minutes for the Architectural Review Committee and Planning Commission
are lacking in detail and asked for more detail of key points.
Commissioner Martin thanked staff for setting up the training that will be held on Thursday, April 7,
2016.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish reported on the following: the East Branch Streetscape
project will be presented at the May 3, 2016 Commission meeting; in response to Chair George
concern about the minutes, several years ago staff went from preparing detailed minutes to action
minutes; there will be an opportunity for webinar training on parking issues for the City Council and
advisory bodies on Thursday, April 7th, at 5:30 pm; staff is holding a Small Business Workshop in
conjunction with several non-profit agencies to assist small businesses using Google and Yelp; and
the Downtown Parking Advisory Board is hosting a community meeting on Wednesday, April 20th, at
8:30 am regarding parking concerns in the Village for both visitors and businesses.
In response to Chair George's suggestion, staff will contact the City Clerk to put more detail of
community information on line and on social media.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Chair George, seconded by Commissioner Martin and unanimously carried, the
meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting May 3, 2016)
EAN G E, CHAIR