PC 07a Draft Minutes 02-21-17
ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017
ARROYO GRANDE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair George called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Terry Fowler-Payne, John Mack, Glenn Martin,
Frank Schiro, and Lan George were present.
Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing, Planning Technician Sam
Anderson, and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Schiro led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
John A. Wysong, Grover Beach said that the island in the area of 1399 E. Grand Avenue is not
needed, asked that it be removed and requested a crosswalk on Oak Park Boulevard.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of
February 7, 2017 as submitted.
Action: Commissioner George moved to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of February 7, 2017. Commissioner Martin seconded, and the motion passed on a
unanimous voice vote.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 16-003; AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 16.44.050 OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; LOCATION – CITYWIDE; APPLICANT – CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report recommending the Planning Commission
adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Section
16.44.050 of the City of Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding floodplain management. Mr.
Downing responded to questions from the Commission on flood zone changes, appeal of a
floodplain, boundary, and stated there were no flood zone changes made in the City of Arroyo
Grande.
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Due to no speakers in the audience, the public hearing was opened and closed.
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. 16-003 AMENDING TITLE 16 REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; CITYWIDE”. Commissioner Schiro seconded the motion and
the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, Mack, George
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF PROJECT 17-001; INTERPRETATION OF ARROYO GRANDE
MUNICIPAL CODE DEFINITION OF STORY; LOCATION – CITYWIDE; APPLICANT – CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE
Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report recommending the Planning
Commission review the definition of “story” in the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) and
adopt a Resolution providing an interpretation classifying rooftop decks as a separate story.
Mr. Anderson and Planning Manager Downing responded to Commission questions regarding
definition of story being a roof top deck; at what time the Architectural Review Committee would
review; and clarified the Viewshed Review process/notification.
Action: Commissioner Martin moved to adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE INTERPRETING THAT A
ROOFTOP DECK IS TO BE CLASSIFIED AS A SEPARATE STORY IN SECTION 16.040.070
OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE”,
with the following modification: add “as an interim solution until such time as a formal review
and submission of ordinance is drafted in the Development Code with definition for rooftop
deck” at the end of the sentence in the paragraph of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED.
After Commission discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that this matter and/or
status come back before the Commission in four months.
Planning Manager Downing stated staff will come back to the Commission with a draft
modification to the Ordinance for their review in four months. Planning Manager Downing
stated that if a draft was not ready in four months, staff would return with a status update.
Chair George asked that standards and guidelines be added to the motion.
Action: Commissioner Martin moved to adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE INTERPRETING THAT A
ROOFTOP DECK IS TO BE CLASSIFIED AS A SEPARATE STORY IN SECTION 16.040.070
OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE”,
with the following modifications: add “as an interim solution until such time as a formal review
and submission of ordinance is drafted in the Development Code with definition, standards, and
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guidelines defined for rooftop deck” at the end of the sentence in the paragraph of NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. Commissioner Fowler-Payne seconded the motion and the
motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Fowler-Payne, Schiro, George
NOES: Mack
ABSENT: None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE FEBRUARY 7, 2017
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
ARCH 16-013
Mark Vasquez 301 S. Mason
Street
New secondary dwelling unit
and residential addition in the
Historic Character Overlay
District
A M.
Downing
VSR 16-005
MEX 17-001
David and Jennifer
Daniels
250 Ridgeview
Way
Demolition and replacement
of an existing residence and
garage and side yard setback
reduction
A S.
Anderson
In response to Commissioner Fowler-Payne’s question, Planning Technician Anderson
explained what triggered the need for MEX 17-001. Commissioner Fowler-Payne asked if it is
possible that the Commission be provided an 8½ x 11 site map for the Administrative
Decisions. Planning Manager Downing said staff would look into the request consistent with
the Municipal Code.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Martin said all five Commissioners will be attending the “Planning
Commissioners Academy” the week of February 27th.
Commissioner Mack stated the Commission received the attendance schedule for the 2017
Architectural Review Committee and Historical Resource Committee meetings.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing gave an update on the recent storm and thanked all City and
PG&E staff who helped out.
Mr. Downing stated the following: at the next Commission meeting, staff will present the
General Plan Annual Report; and all outgoing Commissioners/Committee and Board Members
will be acknowledged at the February 28th City Council meeting.
In response to Commissioner George, Mr. Downing said he will contact Public Works regarding
how and if residents could dispose of extra green waste that has been accumulated due to the
storm.
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In response to Commissioner Fowler-Payne, Mr. Downing said City Arborist McClure will be
checking City tree damage from the storm.
In response to Commissioner Mack, Mr. Downing said the City is still under the Governor’s
mandate for water conservation.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Chair George, seconded by Commissioner Schiro and unanimously carried, the
meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER LAN GEORGE, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting ______________)