PC Minutes 2016-03-01ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice -Chair Keen 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
John Mack were present.
Commissioner Lan George was absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Associate Planner
Kelly Heffernon, and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Fowler -Payne 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
February 16, 2016 as submitted.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission
Meeting of February 16, 2016, as submitted. Commissioner Martin seconded, and the motion
passed on a 4-0-1 voice vote with Lan George absent.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF: 1) DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE FOR THE 2014-
2019 REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT (RHNA) CYCLE (GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 14-002) AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND 2) ORDINANCE AMENDING
PORTIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND SUPPORTIVE AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
(DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14-006); CITYWIDE
Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission 1) Review and receive public comment on the Draft Housing Element Update for the
2014-2019 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Cycle (General Plan Amendment 14-
002); and consider proposed amendments to portions of Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal
Code to allow emergency shelters as a permitted use in the Industrial Mixed Use (IMU) and
Highway Mixed Use (HMU) zoning districts pursuant to Housing Element Program K.2-1 and define
supportive and transitional housing as residential uses subject to the same standards that apply to
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other housing in the same zone pursuant to Housing Element Program K.2-2 (Development Code
Amendment 14-006).
Associate Planner Heffernon and Community Development Director McClish responded to
questions from the Commission regarding the draft Housing Element.
Vice -Chair Keen opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no comment, Vice -Chair Keen closed
the public hearing.
Commissioner Martin said that the Lucia Mar Unified School District should be included in the list of
agencies being notified.
Commissioner Mack said he had concerns with traffic and water in the Negative Declaration stating
that these issues will have "Less Than significant Impact" instead of "No Impact". Mr. Mack
supports the emergency shelter ordinance, but there could be issues related to adjacent residential
neighborhood.
In answer to Commissioner Fowler -Payne question, Associate Planner Heffernon said there is
public transit service on EI Camino Real.
The Commission expressed concern with "double dipping" for parking reductions through the
State's density bonus law concessions and the City's Housing Element Policies to reduce
government constraints.
Action: Commissioner Martin moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 14-002 ADOPTING THE HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE AND THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION'. Commissioner Fowler -Payne
seconded and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Martin, Fowler -Payne, Mack, Keen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
George
Action: Commissioner Martin moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO.
14-006 REGARDING EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND SUPPORTIVE AND TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING; CITYWIDE". Commissioner Fowler -Payne seconded and the motion passed on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Martin, Fowler -Payne, Mack Keen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
George
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
None
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10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE FEBRUARY 16, 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
VSR 16-002
Wayne
180 Aspen
558 square foot second
A
P. Holub
Gamble &
Street
story addition with
Stacy Willis
balcon .
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish reported that there is a Community Meeting on March 2,
2016 at 8:30 am regarding the Bridge Street Bridge. Also, the City is hosting, in conjunction with
the Coastal Resource Conservation District, a free rain water catchment workshop on March 3,
2016 at 6:00 pm.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Keen reported that he is on the City's Community Service Grant Committee and that
at the February 11, 2016 meeting, it was a chore to rank such organizations. He stated this was a
fulfilling experience.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Mack and unanimously carried, the
meeting adjourned 6:49 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER J
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting March 15, 2016)
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