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PC Minutes 2011-02-15 _ _ . . _ .. . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION � FEBRUARY 15, 2011 6:00 P.IVI. CALL TO ORDER - The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chair Ruth presiding; also present were Commissioners Barneich, Keen, Martin, and Sperow. Staff members in attendance were Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon, and Assistant Planner Darryl Mimick. ANNOUNCEMENTS: There were no announcements. AGENDA REVIEW: There were no changes to the order of the Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Barneich, and unanimously carried the minutes of January 18, 2011 were approved without modification. I. A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. B. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS AFTER AGENDA PREPARATION: None, II. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: A. APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NO. 10-001; APPLICANT — PETCO, INC; LOCATION — 911 RANCHO PARKWAY (FIVE CITIES CENTER). Assistant Planner Darryl Mimick presented the staff report for consideration of an appeal of Administrative Sign Permit 10-017. The applicant, Petco, Inc. requests placement of a sign panel on the existing tower sign in Phase I of the Five Cities Center along West Branch Street and has appealed the Director of Community Development's determination to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Barneich asked the question to staff if a second sign panel was proposed for the monument sign at the first entrance of Phase II. Assistant Planner Mimick responded that the proposed monument sign will be at the second entrance of Phase II. Dave Pintard of Investec, Martha Phillips of Petco, Inc., and Steve Fear of Signtech, were all present representing the applicant. Pintard spoke about the history of the project stating that the applicant originally wanted a sign on the back of their building but were denied. He continued that Pad I in Phase II was originally supposed to get a panel on tower sign as the major tenant of Phase II and that the proposed sign meets all Five Cities Center criteria for signs. As such he believes that the Architectural Review Committee overstepped its authority and because the sign meets the criteria, the Director of Community Development should have approved it. Commissioners Keen and Sperow asked questions of Mr. Pintard to clarify if it was written � that Pad I was to get available sign or if it were just his understanding. Mr. Pintard responded that it was just an understanding since before Pad I was redesigned it was the only major tenet available for panel. { PLANNIfVG COt�IMISSION P,4GE 2 N1INUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2011 I Commissioner Ruth posed the question to Mr. Pintard as to why Trader Joe's never had a sign placed on the existing tower sign. His response was that Trader Joe's was not located on Pad I and they were also approved for a sign on the back of their building, which Petco was denied. Chair Ruth opened the Public Hearing and hearing none closed the Public Hearing. Commissioners Keen, Barneich, and Sperow all agreed that a panel on the tower sign would direct people into Phase I and when they were unable to locate Petco they would either assume that it had gone out of business or require them to find their own way across to Phase II. They also thought that once residents of the Five Cities area knew where Petco was located the sign panel would no longer be useful. Commissioner Martin suggested possibly advertising on existing monument sign at the first entrance of Phase II. � Commissioner Ruth expressed her understanding of Petco's desire for more visibility but thinks it would be a disservice to those who use the sign for direction. She agreed that the logical place for a new sign would be on the existing monument sign at the first entrance of Phase II. Director McClish answered a question from Commissioner Keen that the decision is appealable to the City Council. Commissioner Keen also stated that the LED backlighting of the new monument sign will make it stand out more and that a condition should be that the brightness should match other sign brightness. Commissioner Barneich made a motion, seconded my Commissioner Keen, to approve the resolution denying appeal to the Planning Commission case no. 10-001 and approving Administrative Sign Permit 10-017 as conditioned to prohibit placement of sign at the main entrance to the Five-Cities Center, and adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 11-2121 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DENYING THE APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NO. 10-001 AND APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN PERMIT 10- 017 AS CONDITIONED TO PROHIBIT PLACEMENT OF SIGN AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE FIVE-CITIES CENTER, APPLIED FOR BY DAVE PINTARD & ASSOCIATES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 911 RANCHO PARKWAY (FIVE CITIES CENTER) The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Barneich, Keen, Ruth and Sperow ' NOES: Commissioner Martin I ABSENT: None .. . .._ _ _ . PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 3 MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2011 i, B. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP CASE NO. 11-001; APPLICANT — ORRIN COCKS; LOCATION — 1184 EAST GRAND AVENUE Assistant Planner Darryl Mimick presented the staff report for consideration of a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 1,630 square foot existing ground floor condominium into two (2) units of 740 and 890 square feet. Commissioner Barneich asked the question to staff if there was adequate parking even if the split were approved? Assistant Planner Mimick answered that adequate parking exists. Applicant Orrin Cocks and original project designer John Pryor spoke briefly about the history of the site. Chair Ruth opened the Public Hearing and hearing none closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Martin made the comment that the project fits the character of the building. Commissioner Barneich made a motion, seconded my Commissioner Sperow, to approve the resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map 11-001, and adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 11-2122 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ( ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 11-001; LOCATED AT 1184 EAST GRAND AVENUE; APPLIED FOR BY ORRIN COCKS The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Barneich, Sperow, Ruth, Martin and Keen NOES: None ABSENT: None III. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: A. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. 10-003; APPLICANT � MANGANO HOMES; LOCATION — GRACE LANE, TRACT 2236, LOTS 8-10 Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon presented the staff report with supplemental information for consideration of a Lot Line Adjustment between three lots to allow for building footprints and setbacks. Chair Ruth stepped down from the item due to conflict of interest. Vice Chair Barneich became Acting Chair. Commissioner Keen asked for clarification of presented material for discrepancy between staff report data presented in acres and staff oral presentation in square-feet. Associate Planner Heffernon clarified the math converting the acreage to square-feet to aid the ; comprehension of size. PLANNING COMIVIISSION PAGE 4 MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2011 � � In response to Commissioner Martin, Associate Planner Heffernon clarified a previous Lot � Line Adjustment at a separate portion of project site. Although the item was a Non-Public Hearing, Acting Chair Barneich opened it up for public comment and hearing none closed the comment period. Commissioner Keen commented that they should hear items A. & B. separately to which the rest of the Commission agreed. Commissioner Keen made a motion, seconded my Commissioner Sperow, to approve the resolution as amended to include Government Code language specific for lot line adjustments, approving Lot Line Adjustment No. 10-003, and adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 11-2123 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 10-003 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE ROYAL OAKS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; LOTS 8-10 OF TRACT 2236 The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Keen, Sperow, Barneich and Martin NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Ruth ABSENT: None B. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. 10-004; APPLICANT — MANGANO HOMES; LOCATION — GRACE LANE, TRACT 2236, LOTS 16 & 17 Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon presented the staff report with supplemental information for consideration of a Lot Line Adjustment to move the property line between two lots within the center of the access driveway. Chair Ruth stepped down for item due to conflict of interest. Vice Chair Barneich became Acting Chair. Although the item was a Non-Public Hearing, Acting Chair Barneich opened it up for public comment and hearing none closed the comment period. Commissioner Barneich made the comment that the movement of the property line makes sense. Commissioner Sperow made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Barneich, to approve the resolution as amended to include Government Code language specific for lot line adjustments, approving Lot Line Adjustment No. 10-004, and adopt: � i _ _ . _ . . _ PLANNING COIVIMISSION PAGE 5 MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2011 i j RESOLl1TION NO. 11-2124 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 10-004 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE ROYAL OAKS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; LOTS 16-17 OF TRACT 2236 The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Sperow, Barneich, Martin and Keen NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Ruth ABSENT: None C. PLOT PLAN REVIEW CASE NO. 11-001; APPLICANT — CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE/MANUEL ESTRELLA; LOCATION — 138 EAST BRANCH STREET. Assistant Planner Darryl Mimick presented the staff report for consideration of a proposal for a 425 square foot exterior patio adjacent to Gina's Restaurant fronting Short Street. Commissioner Ruth returned as Chair while Commissioner Barneich returned to Vice Chair. Commissioner Barneich asked for clarification as to which trees on the project site will be removed. Assistant Planner Mimick confirmed that the project and plans currently state the ( one (1) liquidambar tree will be removed while the single plum tree remains. Commissioner Barneich continued by asking if site improvements were to be paid for by the City or by Gina's Restaurant. Director McClish answered that the bulk of the improvements, estimated currently at $20,000, will be paid for by Gina's while the City pays approximately $5,000. Commissioner Keen asked a question referring to where the property line is for project site. Assistant Planner Mimick stated that the current property line was adjacent to the sidewalk along the building. Commissioner Martin asked if the project comes back to the Planning Commission for review. Director McClish clarified that the project would come back if the plans for the project were to change substantially. Although the item was a Non-Public Hearing, Chair Ruth opened it up for Public Hearing. Steve Kuphal, owner of Gina's Restaurant building, said that French doors were to be added on the Short Street side of building for extra patio access. Commissioner Ruth, hearing no further public comment, closed Public Hearing. The Commissioners made comments referring to the grade issue of the project and their desire to save the middle tree of the three if possible. PLANiVING COMiVIISSIOid PAGE 6 MIIVUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2011 I Commissioner Barneich made the comment that the City needs to lead by example on this project by saving the tree if there is any hope of doing so. Commissioner Barneich made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Keen, to approve the resolution approving Plot Plan Review No. 11-001 with the conditions that the Architectural Review Committee's recommendations are carried forward, the middle tree be saved if possible and reasoning explained if not possible, and the project should be reported back to the Planning Commission if the tree cannot be saved, and adopt: RESOLUTION NO. 11-2125 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLOT PLAN REVIEW NO. 11-001; LOCATED AT 138 EAST �RANCH STREET; APPLIED FOR BY MANUEL ESTRELLA OF GINA'S RESTAURANT The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Barneich, Keen, Martin, Sperow and Ruth NOES: None ABSENT: None IV. REFERRAL ITEMS FOR COMMISSION ACTION/NOTICES OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE FEBRUARY 1 2011: None. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. VI. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS: Commissioner Barneich made the comment that wheel stops were not set up at a local market. Director McClish responded that staff will follow up. Planning Commission members commented that they would like to receive Architectural Review Committee Agendas to facilitate Planning Commission schedule. VII. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND FOLLOW-UP: None. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Martin and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. ATTEST� ° /J � �� ` MATT DOWNING FOR ELIZA TH RUTH, CHAIR DEBBIE WEICHINGER SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION AS TO CONTENT: �-'� ' l r` � � TER�SA Mc�LISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (App�roved at he March 15, 2011 meeting)