Planning Commission Agenda 7-19-16Planning
Commission
Teresa McClish, CDD Director
Debbie Weichinger, Secretary
Lan George, Chair
John Keen, Vice-Chair
Terry Fowler-Payne, Commissioner
John Mack, Commissioner
Glenn Martin, Commissioner
AGENDA SUMMARY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016
6:00 P.M.
Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. FLAG SALUTE: Chair George
4. AGENDA REVIEW:
The Commission may revise the order of agenda items depending on public interest
and/or special presentations.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present
issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda.
Comments should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the
Planning Commission. The Brown Act restricts the Commission from taking formal
action on matters not published on the agenda. The Commission requests that public
comment be limited to three (3) minutes and be accompanied by voluntary submittal
of a “speaker slip” to facilitate meeting organization and preparation of the minutes.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Correspondence or supplemental information for the Planning Commission received
after Agenda preparation. In compliance with the Brown Act, the Commission will not
take action on correspondence relating to items that are not listed on the Agenda, but
may schedule such matters for discussion or hearing as part of future agenda
consideration.
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
7.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (WEICHINGER)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the July 5, 2016 meeting.
Agenda
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.a. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE CASE NO. 16-001 & VIEWSHED
REVIEW CASE NO. 16-001; CONVERSION OF EXISTING HOME TO
SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-STORY
SINGLE FAMILY HOME, THREE (3) CAR GARAGE, FIVE FOOT (5’) SOUTH SIDE
YARD SETBACK REDUCTION, AND EIGHT FOOT (8’) WEST REAR YARD
SETBACK REDUCTION; LOCATION – 190 SOUTH ELM STREET; APPLICANT –
DANTE TOMASINI; REPRESENTATIVE – DOUGLAS R. FANER (Anderson)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a
Resolution approving Variance 16-001 and Viewshed Review 16-001.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF PROJECT 16-003; EAST BRANCH STREET
STREETSCAPING ALTERNATIVES; LOCATION – EAST BRANCH STREET
BETWEEN MASON STREET AND PAULDING CIRCLE; APPLICANT – CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE (Downing)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission review
the project alternatives for the East Branch Streetscaping project and advise the City
Council on a preferred alternative.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JULY 5, 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
TUP 16-011 Steven
Wood
400 Traffic Way Honey sales through
December 31, 2016
A P. Holub
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Planning Commission.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Community Development Director.
Select Committee Member for Halcyon Road Complete Street Project
Stakeholders Group
13. ADJOURNMENT
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All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distr ibuted to a
majority of the Planning Commission within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of
business on the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the Community
Development Department, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the
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Legislative and Information Services Department at 805-473-5414 as soon as possible and at least 48
hours prior to the meeting date.
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