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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION €
' TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 �
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET f
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA �
1. CA�L TO ORDER
Chair Ruth called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. �
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Kristen Barneich, John Keen, Lisa Sperow, and (
Chair Elizabeth Ruth were present. Commissioner Jennifer Martin ;
was absent. E
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Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Associate €
Planner Kelly Heffernon, and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were �
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3. F�AG SALUTE €
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Commissioner Keen led the Flag Salute. �
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4. AGENDA REVIEW t
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5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS �
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' 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS `
The Commission received the following material after preparation of the agenda:
1. Information on the SLO County Citizen Planning Academy.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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Action: Commissioner Barneich moved, and Commissioner Sperow seconded the motion to �
approve Consent Agenda Item 7.a., August 21, 2012 minutes, as modified to strike "Chair Ruth �
invited public comment on the Consent Agenda. There were no comments received and the `
public comment period was closed." under 7. CONSENT AGENDA. The motion passed on the �
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AYES: Barneich, Sperow, Ruth �
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Keen ;
ABSENT: Martin '
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Commissioner Keen abstained from voting on the August 21, 2012 and September 4, 2012 �
Commission minutes. €
Commissioner Barneich stated that since she was not present at the September 4, 2012 �
Commission meeting, she would abstain from voting on this item. i
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It was the consensus of the Commission to continue the approval of the September 4, 2012 �
Planning Commission minutes, i
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 �
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7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of August 21,
2012 and continue the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of September 4,
2012 to the next regular meeting.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS �
8.a. Conditional Use Permit No. 12-003; Location — 300 Reservoir Road; Applicant —
Verizon Wireless
Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission review the proposed project and adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use �
Permit 12-003. Associate Planner Heffernon recommended that the project site plans reflect the
correct address of 300 Reservoir Road.
Associate Planner Heffernon responded to questions from the Commission regarding the
proposed project.
Tricia Knight, representative for Verizon, responded to questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Ruth stated she attended the September 10, 2012 Architectural Review
Committee meeting and provided comments from ARC.
Chair Ruth opened the public hearing. There were no comments received and the public i
hearing was closed.
The Planning Commission spoke in support of the project. � �
Action: Commissioner Barneich moved to adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANN/NG COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROV/NG
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 12-003, APPLIED FOR BY VER/ZON W/RELESS,
LOCATED AT 300 RESERVO/R ROAD'; as modified to add the ARC conditions, the address
be changed on the plans to 300 Reservoir Road, and if the relocated oak trees fail that they be
planted at a 3-1 ratio. Commissioner Keen seconded, and the motion passed on the following �
roll call vote:
AYES: Barneich, Keen, Sperow, Ruth
NOES: None
ABSENT: Martin
8.b. General Plan amendment 12-003 to amend the Economic Development
Element of the General Plan; Location - Citywide; Applicant City of Arroyo �
Grande.
Community Development Director McClish presented the staff report and recommended that the
Planning Commission consider making a recommendation to the City Council on a proposed
amendment to the Economic Development Element of the General Plan.
Chair Ruth thanked the Committee for their work on the subject Element.
Chair Ruth opened the public hearing. There were no comments received and the public
hearing was closed.
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PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 3
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
' Planning Commissioners Keen and Barneich thanked Lisa Sperow and the Committee for their
work on the subject Element.
Community Development Director McClish responded to questions from the Commission
regarding the proposed amendments to the Economic Development Element of the General
Plan.
Commissioner Barneich comments included: appreciated that more lodging is encouraged,
liked the pre-application process emphasis and the assignment of a staff shepherd for projects
to facilitate development review. She also emphasized the need to be more business friendly.
The Commission spoke in support of the proposed amendments to the subject Element.
Action: Commissioner Sperow moved to adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANN/NG COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMEND/NG THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 12-003, ADOPTING THE 2012
UPDATE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN".
Commissioner Keen seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sperow, Keen, Barneich, Ruth �
NOES: None
ABSENT: Martin
j 9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM None.
10. NOTICE OF A�MINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 None.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Ruth stated that at the September 10, 2012 ARC meeting it was reported that the
cedar tree located at the Alder House was evaluated by an arborist and the tree was determined
to be dead. Commissioner Barneich added that the cedar tree has root fungus; the base of the
tree is decayed and cannot be saved.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish referred to the flyer given to the Commission at the �
beginning of the meeting regarding SLO County Citizen Planning Academy, sponsored by the
American Planning Association, provided a brief description of the academy and invited the �
Commission to attend.
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13. ADJOURNMENT i
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Barneich and unanimously j
carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. 4
ATTEST: �
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DEBBIE WEICHINGER ELIZAB�TH S.RUTH,CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION ',
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TE SA McCL.IS ,COMMU ITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
( proved at PC tg October 2,2012) i
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