HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 2025-10-07ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
October 7, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Commission Members Present: Chair Virginia Roof, Vice Chair Glenn Martin,
Commissioner Kevin Buchanan,
Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Jared Worthen
Staff Present: Planning Manager Andrew Perez, Associate
Planner Patrick Holub, Community
Development Director Brian Pedrotti
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Roof called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Roof performed the roll call. Commissioner Worthen was absent.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Sackrison led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chair Roof invited public comment. No public comment was received.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Roof acknowledged the Supplemental Memo for Item 8.a.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
(HOLUB)
Moved by Vice Chair Glenn Martin
Seconded by Commissioner Kevin Buchanan
Approve the Minutes of the September 16, 2025 regular meeting as submitted.
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AYES (3): Chair Virginia Roof, Vice Chair Glenn Martin, and Commissioner Kevin Buchanan
ABSTAINED (1): Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
ABSENT (1): Commissioner Jared Worthen
Passed (3 to 0)
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Conditional Use Permit 25-005, Administrative Sign Permit 25-013, and Minor Exception
25-003; Establishment of a Beer and Wine Bar and Signage for a New Business; Location
—1009 East Grand Avenue
(HOLUB)
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report, describing the project site, surrounding
development, and the project description. He also explained the permit requirements to entitle
the use and applicable development standards, including the options for satisfying the parking
requirement. He also described the proposed exterior alterations and signage for the new
business. He also answered questions about whether there are parking restrictions on Alder
Street.
Jennifer Martin, project architect, spoke in favor of the project and described the project,
addition of foliage on the outdoor dining area, and support for the parking waiver. She also
answered questions about the existing parking, potential areas for patron parking, and whether
shared parking agreements have been pursued. She also answered questions about the patio
wall material. Ben Crandall, project applicant, also spoke in support of the project, described the
hours of operation, and explained that it is anticipated that sound proofing will be installed to the
benefit of the proposed use and the theater.
Chair Roof invited public comment. Speaking from the public were:
Janice DeCourt, spoke in support of the project;
Jeanie Armonde, expressing concerns about the project construction and potential noise from
music and customers that would disturb theater patrons;
Jim Cook, expressed concerns about an outdoor dining area near E. Grand Avenue due to
potential traffic accidents;
Brennan Forbes, spoke in support of the project;
Rodger Armonde, asked whether it would be possible for the proposed use to be hosted at the
Banner Coffee location; and
Judy Ceccheti, spoke about pros and cons of the proposed project;
Chair Roof closed public comment.
The Commission generally spoke in favor of the project and the minor exception because the
flexibility encourages and development in this area of the city. The Commission also spoke in
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favor of encouraging development along the E. Grand Avenue corridor through the General Plan
Update.
Moved by Commissioner Kevin Buchanan
Seconded by Vice Chair Glenn Martin
1. Adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 25-005, Administrative Sign
Permit 25-013 and Minor Exception 25-003; and
2. Find that this is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(a) of the CEQA
Guidelines regarding minor exterior alterations to existing structures.
AYES (4): Chair Virginia Roof, Vice Chair Glenn Martin, Commissioner Kevin Buchanan, and
Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
ABSENT (1): Commissioner Jared Worthen
Passed (4 to 0)
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE SEPTEMBER 16. 2026
None.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chair Martin announced his attendance at the American Planning Association conference with City
staff and acknowledged the shared work efforts between City staff and neighboring jurisdictions.
Chair Roof acknowledged the presence of the Police Department at the meeting.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director Pedrotti provided an update on the General Plan Update project, and
upcoming community development items on City Council agendas.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 7:01 pm.
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Roof, Chair
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Patrick Holub, Associate Planner
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