Planning Commission Agenda 12-05-17Planning
Commission
Teresa McClish, CDD Director
Debbie Weichinger, Secretary
Glenn Martin, Chair
John Mack, Vice-Chair
Lan George, Commissioner
Terry Fowler-Payne, Commissioner
Frank Schiro, Planning Commissioner
AGENDA SUMMARY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017
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: Commissioner Fowler-Payne
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 October 17, 2017 Regular
Planning Commission meeting.
Agenda
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7.b. CONSIDERATION OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 17-004; LOCATION –
SUBAREA 2, EAST CHERRY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN; APPLICANT – WATHEN
CASTANOS HOMES; REPRESENTATIVE – OASIS ASSOCIATES (Downing)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a
Resolution approving Lot Line Adjustment No. 17-004.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.a. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF LOT MERGER 16-001, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 16-008, AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION; CONSTRUCTION
OF AN APPROXIMATELY 2,900 SQUARE-FOOT FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT
WITH DRIVE-THRU; LOCATION – 727 EL CAMINO REAL (WESTERN CORNER
OF EL CAMINO REAL, FAEH AVENUE, AND BELL STREET); APPLICANT – ELA
FOODS, INC.; REPRESENTATIVE – KEITH SIMON (Downing)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission continue the
public hearing to a date uncertain.
8.b. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL 17-003; APPEAL OF DETERMINATION RELATED
TO VIEWSHED REVIEW 17-009; 178 SQUARE FOOT ROOFTOP DECK
ADDITION; LOCATION – 1211 LINDA DRIVE; APPELLANT – NANCY WALSH
(Anderson)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission deny Appeal
Case No. 17-003, reaffirming the approval of Viewshed Review Case No. 17-009.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF PRE-APPLICATION NO. 17-004; MODIFICATION OF A
CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR AN ENTITLED 54-ROOM BOUTIQUE HOTEL
FOR THE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION OF FITNESS AND CONFERENCE
ROOMS; LOCATION 325 EAST BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT SRK HOTELS;
REPRESENTATIVE – STEVEN PUGLISI ARCHITECTS (Downing)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the
proposal and provide comments to the applicant.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE NOVEMBER 21, 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
TUP 17-021 Rabobank 1026 East
Grand
Avenue
Placement of a 27-foot
tall artificial Christmas
tree
A C. Turner
TUP 17-022 Big Country
Bar B Que
1452 East
Grand
Avenue
Fundraiser barbecue
in an existing private
parking lot
A C. Turner
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Planning Commission.
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12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Community Development Director.
13. ADJOURNMENT
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All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed 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 dis ability, as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the
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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