HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 2026-01-20ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
January 20, 2026, 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 Catherine Sackrison
Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Kevin Buchanan,
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
Commissioners Buchanan and Worthen were absent.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Sackrison led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
One item of written correspondence was provided regarding item 8.b.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
Seconded by Vice Chair Glenn Martin
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Approve the Minutes of the December 2, 2025 regular meeting.
AYES (3): Chair Virginia Roof, Vice Chair Glenn Martin, and Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
ABSENT (2): Commissioner Kevin Buchanan, and Commissioner Jared Worthen
Passed (3 to 0)
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Variance 25-002; Reduction of Setbacks; Location — 426 Crown Hill
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding setbacks, fence location and landscaping.
Chair Roof opened the public hearing.
Claudia Limpic spoke in support of the project and asked a question about private fencing.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Roof closed the public hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
Seconded by Vice Chair Glenn Martin
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Variance 25-002; and
2) Find that this is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(a) regarding minor
alterations to existing structures.
Passed
8.b Conditional Use Permit 25-001; Construction of a Ninety -Two (92) Unit Multi -Family
Housing Project; Location —1271 and 1281 James Way
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding: conditions of approval; parking; the definition of a high quality transit corridor; state
assembly bills; income limits for low income categories; and bike storage.
Scott Martin, representative, presented additional information regarding the application and
responded to Commissioner questions regarding conditions of approval and bike storage.
Russ Sheppel, applicant, provided additional information regarding parking and the project site's
history.
Chair Roof opened the public hearing.
Jim Ferro spoke in opposition to the project and highlighted issues with parking.
William Robinson spoke about concerns related to future tenants.
Mary spoke about concerns related to parking.
Catherine, Curl Fitness, spoke about concerns related to parking.
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Hearing no further public comment, Chair Roof closed the public hearing.
Chair Roof called for a ten minute recess at 8:35pm.
The Planning Commission reconvened at 8:45pm.
Staff and the Planning Commission discussed proposed amendments to the following
conditions of approval: 6, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 98. The Commission added a condition of approval
related to on-site bike storage requirements.
Moved by Vice Chair Glenn Martin
Seconded by Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
Hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, approve the project, and adopt the
following resolution:
Draft Resolution No. PC 25-001: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 25-001;
CONSTRUCTION OF NINETY-TWO (92) MULTI -FAMILY DWELLING UNITS; LOCATION —
1271 AND 1281 JAMES WAY; APPLICANT — RUSS SHEPPEL; REPRESENTATIVE — DARIN
CABRAL, RRM DESIGN GROUP, AND FINDING THE PROJECT STATUTORILY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.66(a)" (Attachment 1).
Passed
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE DECEMBER 2, 2025
Received.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director Pedrotti provided updates regarding the General Plan Update and
the Traffic Way Bridge ribbon cutting ceremony on February 4th.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:49pm.
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Virgini Roof, Chair
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Patrick Holub, Associate Planner