PC Minutes 2017-07-18 ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2017
ARROYO GRANDE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Martin called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Terry Fowler-Payne, John Mack, and Glenn Martin
were present. Commission Frank Schiro and Lan George were
absent.
Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing, Planning Technician Sam
Anderson, Public Works Director Chris Magdosku, and Secretary
Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Chair Martin led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Christine Slimack spoke in opposition of the proposed Lot Merger and Architectural Review of
Lots 6 and 7 at Heights at Vista Del Mar, due to the large house and sports facilities. Ms.
Slimack presented her July 17, 2017 letter to the Commission stating same.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Meeting of June 20, 2017 Planning
Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Special Joint Meeting/Study
Session and the June 20, 2017 Regular Planning Commission meeting as submitted.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2017 Regular
Planning Commission meeting with the following modification: under the motion on Item 9.a.
switch Fowler-Payne and Mack (Mack voted no). and approve Planning Commission and Parks
and Recreation Commission Special Joint Meeting/Study Session as submitted. Commissioner
Fowler-Payne seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, Fowler-Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: George, Schiro
7.b. Consideration of Time Extension 17-003; One Year Time Extension for Tentative
Parcel Map 07-002 & Planned Unit Development 07-002 in Accordance with the
Subdivision Map Act; Location — 166 Pine Street; Applicant—John Dollinger
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Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving a time extension for
Tentative Parcel Map 07-002 and Planned Unit Development 07-002 located at 166
Pine Street.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to adopt a Resolution approving Time Extension 17-003
for Tentative Parcel Map 07-002 and Planned Unit Development 07-002 located at 166 Pine
Street. Commissioner Fowler-Payne seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Mack, Fowler-Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: George, Schiro
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 17-004; ESTABLISHMENT OF A
NEW WINE TASTING ROOM; LOCATION — 134 WEST BRANCH STREET;
APPLICANT — TRUE WINES, INC. REPRESENTATIVE - LOUISA SAWYER
LINDQUIST
Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 17-004 and responded to
questions from the Commission including area calculation for the outdoor seating; background
on seating/parking for the original development plan; and the number of wine tasting rooms in
the Village today.
Kevin Bates, Architect, said with regard to the planters, Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC)
requires the barrier; and confirmed there would be signage stating "No Alcohol Consumption
Beyond This Point".
Louisa Sawyer-Lindquist, applicant, responded to questions regarding how many different
wines will be featured at the business and if food will be served.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no public comments, the public hearing
was closed.
The Commission spoke in support of the proposed project.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 17-004; ESTABLISHMENT OF A WINE TASTING ROOM IN
AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE; LOCATED AT 134 WEST BRANCH STREET;
APPLIED FOR BY TRUE WINES, INC." Commissioner Fowler-Payne seconded the motion.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, Fowler-Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: George, Schiro
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9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR THE JAMES WAY OAK HABITAT AND WILDLIFE PRESERVE TRAIL ADDITION
Public Works Director Magdosku presented the staff report and recommended the Planning
Commission review the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the
proposed James Way Oak Habitat and Wildlife Preserve Trail Addition and make a
recommendation to the City Council to adopt the MND, instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Determination (NOD), and approve the trail design improvements.
Cindy Cleveland, biologist under contract by the City, spoke briefly about the trail and
presented a drone fly-over of the walking path.
Director Magdosku responded to questions from the Commission including bicyclist use of the
trail; the cost of the trail; what is the Commission approving; who will use the trail; and the width
of the trail.
Cindy Cleveland responded to the Commission questions regarding the proposed project.
Action: Commissioner Martin made a motion that the Planning Commission recommend the
City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Determination and approve the conceptual trail design, with the additional recommendation that
bicycles be restricted from the trail and that distance signage be included. Commissioner Mack
seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Mack, Fowler-Payne
NOES: None
ABSENT: George, Schiro
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JUNE 20, 2017
None
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
In response to Commissioner Mack's and Martin's suggestion, Planning Manager Downing
indicated staff placed a public notice in the newspaper regarding Lot Merger and ARCH for Lots
7 and 8 at Heights at Vista Del Mar and will be mailing out notices to the residents in the area.
In response to Commissioner Fowler-Payne's question, Planning Manager Downing reported
on the July 14, 2017 Historical Resources Committee meeting.
In response to Commissioner Mack's question, Planning Manager Downing reported the
parking study is going to the City Council as part of the East Grand Avenue Master Plan for
award of contract and will report back to the Commission of the Council's action.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing reported that Lot Merger and Architectural Review for Lots 6 and 7,
Heights at Vista Del Mar and the Development Code Amendment regarding rooftop decks,
accessory dwelling units, and undergrounding of utilities are tentatively scheduled for the next
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Commission meeting. Planning Manager Downing and Public Works Director Magdosku
reported on the recent utility work on Fair Oaks Avenue.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
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DEBBIE WEICHINGER� GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting August 1, 2017)