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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
February 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
216 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Commission Members Present: Chair Virginia Roof, Vice Chair Glenn Martin,
Commissioner Kevin Buchanan,
Commissioner Jared Worthen
Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
Staff Present: Planning Manager Andrew Perez, Associate
Planner Patrick Holub, Community
Development Director Brian Pedrotti, Shayna
Gropen
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
Commissioner Sackrison was absent.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Worthen led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Chair Martin moved and Commissioner Buchanan seconded a motion to approve the consent
agenda inclusive of items a through c.
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7.a Approval of Minutes
Moved by Vice Chair Glenn Martin
Seconded by Commissioner Kevin Buchanan
Approve the Minutes of the January 20, 2026 regular meeting.
AYES (4): Chair Virginia Roof, Vice Chair Glenn Martin, Commissioner Kevin Buchanan, and
Commissioner Jared Worthen
ABSENT (1): Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
Passed (4 to 0)
7.b Consideration of Time Extension 26-001 for Tentative Parcel Map 23-002; Location — 141
South Elm
Moved by Vice Chair Glenn Martin
Seconded by Commissioner Kevin Buchanan
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Time Extension 26-001; and
2) Find the action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
Section 15061.
AYES (4): Chair Virginia Roof, Vice Chair Glenn Martin, Commissioner Kevin Buchanan, and
Commissioner Jared Worthen
ABSENT (1): Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
Passed (4 to 0)
7.c Consideration of Time Extension 25-001 for Conditional Use Permit 22-007 and Tentative
Tract Map 22-001; Location —1255 East Grand
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Time Extension 25-001; and
2) Find the action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
Section 15061.
AYES (4): Chair Virginia Roof, Vice Chair Glenn Martin, Commissioner Kevin Buchanan, and
Commissioner Jared Worthen
ABSENT (1): Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
Passed (4 to 0)
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Conditional Use Permit 24-003; Construction of Two (2) New Duplexes and Four (4)
Accessory Dwelling Units; Location —134 Nelson Street
Commissioner Worthen recused himself due to a conflict of interest and left the dais at 6:04pm.
Assistant Planner Gropen presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding: traffic studies; warrants for intersection improvements; and traffic impacts.
Chair Roof opened the public hearing.
Speaking from the public were the following individuals: Brett Bey; Tara Warwick; Brian Goodell;
Marcy Betita; and Hugh Fleming. Comments regarding the project were supportive with some
concerns about parking availability. Hearing no further public comment, Chair Roof closed the
public hearing.
Guillermo Perez, architect, spoke about the project's history and the importance of well -
designed infill housing.
Moved by Commissioner Kevin Buchanan
Seconded by Vice Chair Glenn Martin
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 24-003; and
2) Find that this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA
Guidelines regarding infill development.
AYES (3): Chair Virginia Roof, Vice Chair Glenn Martin, and Commissioner Kevin Buchanan
Conflict (1): Commissioner Jared Worthen
ABSENT (1): Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
Passed (3 to 0)
8.b Consideration of Development Code Amendments Regarding the Implementation of
Housing Element Programs
Commissioner Worthen rejoined the meeting at 6:31 pm.
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding: future opportunities to modify density allowances; residential development potential
in the Traffic Way Mixed Use (TMU) zone; and the reason for this update prior to the General
Plan Update.
Chair Roof opened the public hearing. Seeing none, Chair Roof closed the public hearing.
Moved by Vice Chair Glenn Martin
Seconded by Chair Virginia Roof
1) Adopt a Resolution recommending that City Council approve an ordinance implementing
Housing Element programs A. 1-2 and A. 10-2; and
2) Recommend that the City Council find that the ordinance amendments are exempt from
review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 21080.085.
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AYES (4): Chair Virginia Roof, Vice Chair Glenn Martin, Commissioner Kevin Buchanan, and
Commissioner Jared Worthen
ABSENT (1): Commissioner Catherine Sackrison
Passed (4 to 0)
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE JANUARY 20, 2026
None.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director Pedrotti informed the Commission about the upcoming City Council meeting on February 24th
where the Council will conduct a study session to review the draft General Plan and also review the
East Grand Avenue Economic Development Plan. He also provided an update from the February 10th
City Council meeting where the Council approved a public art project consisting of a bronze fox statue
at Centennial Park.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 6:45pm.
Virgi �iaRoof, Chair
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Patrick Holub, Associate Planner
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