PC Minutes 2019-01-15 ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019
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 Frank Schiro, John Mack, Terry Fowler-Payne and
Glenn Martin were present.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Planning Manager
Matt Downing, and Permit Technician Patrick Holub were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Martin led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
111 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission received the following material after preparation of the agenda:
1. Memo dated January 15, 2019 from Planning Manager Downing regarding Agenda Item 9.a.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the December 18, 2018 Regular Planning
Commission Meeting.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Schiro
seconded and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF PROJECT 19-001; RECOMMENDATION FOR ADOPTION
OF AN ADDENDUM TO AN ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVING THE 2019 JAMES WAY HABITAT TRAIL ADDITION PROJECT;
APPLICANT— CENTRAL COAST CONCERNED MOUNTAIN BIKERS
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a Resolution recommending the City Council adopt a Resolution: 1) Adopting an
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Addendum to an adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND); and 2) Approving the 2019 James
Way Habitat Trail Addition Project. Planning Manager Downing responded to Commissioner
questions regarding the Open Space Agreement, trail constructability and privacy concerns.
Eric Nelson, representing Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers, applicant, spoke in support of
the project and mentioned the need for additional trails in the community.
Chair Martin opened the public comment period.
Steve McBeth, 120 Refugio Place, spoke against the project, stating that the condition of the James
Way Habitat has deteriorated over the years and needs more maintenance.
Kathleen Yorba, 130 Refugio Place, spoke against the project, stating that wildlife has become more
scare since the addition of the trails during the 2017 James Way Habitat Trail Extension.
Cissie Pace, 140 Refugio Place, spoke against the project, mentioning a lack of parking and security
concerns.
Scott Pace, 140 Refugio Place, spoke against the project, mentioning that the existing signage is
illegible and it would be a better idea to refurbish the existing signage and install new kiosks at each
trailhead.
Myra McBeth, 120 Refugio Place, spoke against the project, mentioning that she is concerned the
area will turn into an unofficial dog park.
Patricia O'Lear, 180 Refugio Place, spoke against the project, stating various safety concerns.
Ken Blasingham spoke against the project and asked who will pay for the increased maintenance of
the new trails.
Joel Heinrichs, 664 Matthew Way, presented a letter to the Commission and spoke in support of the
project, stating that he uses the trails almost daily and that the maintenance of the trails has not been
an issue.
Diane Brand, 521 Calle Cuervo, spoke against the project and thanked the other homeowners for
voicing their concerns and stated her concerns regarding soil erosion.
Aileen Loe, Crown Hill, spoke in support of the project and spoke about the importance of heathy,
active communities.
Jim Bognuda, 522 Calle Cuervo, spoke against the project, stating concerns for safety of the
residents.
Gary Swan, 750 Via Las Aguilas, spoke against the project, asking for more information before the
Planning Commission makes a decision.
Glenn Princic, spoke against the project, stating concerns for the wildlife.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Martin closed the public comment period.
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Action: Chair Martin moved to not adopt a Resolution entitled, and asked that the following items be
addressed prior to reconsideration of the project:
1. Further legal clarification of the Open Space Agreement;
2. More detailed plans be submitted, including elevations and the distance between the
proposed trail and neighboring properties;
3. Examples of proposed trail improvements;
4. More background on the shared maintenance responsibility between the City and volunteers;
5. A Sign Program to allow the installation of new signage and the refurbishment of existing
signage; and
6. Trash receptacles placed at each trailhead.
Commissioner Schiro seconded and the motion passed on the following roll call vote.
AYES: Martin, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, Mack
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JANUARY 1, 2019
Case No. Applicant Address Description Action Planner
MEX 18-005 Hank Owens 266 W. Permit existing A A. Perez
Branch St. detached accessory
dwelling unit on small
lot
PPR 18-024 Michael Mier 508 Establishment of a A A. Perez
Cornwall vacation rental in the
Ave SF district
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission congratulated former Commissioner Lan George on her appointment to the City
Council.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director McClish thanked each of the Commissioners for their past and future service and invited
each of them to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on January 25, 2019.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
ATTEST:
ATRICK HCeP, GLENN MARTIN, CHAI
PERMIT TECHNICIAN
(Approved at PC Meeting 02-05-19)