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PC Minutes 2012-11-20 . _ _ _ _ _ _ . ,, � f 4 � } t A� A�'IT � A�1 �ol\ ��1\V 1 �� ! REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ' TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2012 � ' COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET � ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 1. CALL TO ORDER � Chair Ruth called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:OOp.m. � � 2. ROLL CALL # Planning Commission: Commissioners Kristen Barneich, John Keen, Lisa Sperow, and � Chair Elizabeth Ruth were present. Commissioner Jennifer Martin ; was absent. ' Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Assistant � Planner Aileen Nygaard, Planning Intern Matt Downing, and � Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present. ; � � 3. FLAG SALUTE � Commissioner Barneich led the Flag Salute. a 4. AGENDA REVIEW � None � � � 5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS � � None � I I 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS � None [ 7. CONSENT AGENDA � � Action: Commissioner Keen moved, and Commissioner Barneich seconded the motion to � approve Consent Agenda Item 7.a., November 6, 2012 minutes, as modified on page two, under 9.a., sixth paragraph, the word crate be replaced with "crape". The motion passed on the € following roll call vote: � AYES: Keen, Barneich, Sperow, Ruth � NOES: None ' � ABSENT: Martin � 7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes. � Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of November 6, 2012, as modified. � 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS • A o tion of 2012 Historic Context Statement• Location — � 8.a. Staff Pro�ect 12-005, d p , f Citywide; Applicant— City of Arroyo Grande � Chai� Ruth stated staff is recommending that the Planning Commission continue consideration I of this item to a date certain of December 4, 2012. I � i PLANNiNG connnnissio� PAGE 2 � nniNUrES � NOVEMBER 20, 2012 � Action: Chair Ruth moved to continue Staff Project 12-005; Adoption of 2012 Historic Context , Statement; Location — Citywide; Applicant — City of Arroyo Grande, to a date certain of December 4, 2012. Commissioner Keen seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: � AYES: Ruth, Keen, Barneich, Sperow NOES: None ABSENT: Martin 8.b. Planned Sign Program No. 12-003; 1450 West Branch Street; Get-A-Mattress/Get- � A-Sofa Planning Intern Downing presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning Commission consider approval of Planned Sign Program No. 12-003 for additional wall signs to advertise the expansion of retail activities at an existing business. Planning Intern Downing responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. Jimmy Breazeale, West Branch Street, owner of Get-A-Mattress/Get-A-Sofa presented his proposed project to the Commission and responded to Commission questions. Mr. Breazeale stated he needs signs illuminated at night to attract potential customers traveling on the freeway and compete with internet businesses. Larry DeSario, EI Camino Real, Atascadero, spoke about the signs. Commissioner Barneich reported that the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) discussed the directional sign; indicated that the square footage of the existing Get-A-Mattress sign is larger than what was approved; commented on the clutter of the can signs; and was in favor of turning sign illumination off at 10:00 pm. � Chair Ruth opened the public hearing. There were no comments received and the public hearing was closed. The Commission provided the following comments: total sign area should stay within the confines of the Code; signs should not be illuminated past 10:00 pm; strike Condition of Approval No. 10. and 11. of the Resolution because they are duplicative of applicable Code sections; and the directional sign is important. Action: Commissioner Barneich moved to adopt a Resolution entitled:"A RESOLUT/ON OF THE PLANN/NG COMMISS/ON OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROV/NG PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 12-003; LOCATED AT 1450 WEST BRANCH STREET; APPLIED FOR BY � GET-A-MATTRESS'; with the following modifications: removal of Conditions of Approval No. 10 i and 11 and a condition be added that the directional sign be allowed to remain provided that the total sign area is under the 315 square foot limit allowed by the building's frontage. Commissioner Sperow seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Barneich, Sperow, Keen, Ruth ' NOES: None ABSENT: Martin � � � � PLANNING COtViMISSION PAGE 3 � MINUTES � NOVEMBER 20, 2012 I � ' 9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM � 9.a Review of Lot Merger 12-002; Location — McKinley Street; Anthony Luis and � Elizabeth Nicholson t Assistant Planner Nygaard presented the staff report recommending that the Planning ( Commission consider approval of Lot Merger 12-002 to create a single 12,000 square foot lot in � the SF (D-2.4) zone to develop a new single-story single family residence. Assistant Planner Nygaard responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. � s , Chair Ruth opened the meeting for public comment. There were no comments received. � Commissioner Barneich provided the following comments from ARC: ARC liked the style of the house and liked that the applicant is preserving as many oak trees as possible. � t F w The Commissioner spoke in support of the proposed project. � � Action: Commissioner Barneich moved to adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF � THE PLANN/NG COMMISS/ON OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROV/NG LOT � MERGER 12-002; LOCATION — MCK/NLEY STREET; APPUCANT — ANTHONY LUIS AND � EUZABETH NICHOLSON'; with the following modification add a condition that when trenching to ; � be careful of the existing oak tree root system. Commissioner Keen seconded, and the motion � � passed on the following roll call vote: G I f t AYES: Barneich, Keen, Sperow, Ruth � NOES: None � ABSENT: Martin 4 € 10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 � This is a notice of administrative decision for minor use permits, including any approvals, ( denials or referrals by the Community Development Director. An administrative decision must ; be a ealed or called u for review b the Plannin Commission b a ma'orit vote. j Case No. Applicant Address Description Action Planner � TUP 12-029 Hopper Brothers 1587 EI Christmas tree lot November 22 A M. } Christmas Trees Camino Real —December 31, 2012 Downin � TUP 12-028 St. Patrick School 900 W. Annual Christmas tree sale A M. � Branch St. November 30—December 2, Downing � 2012 # 4 11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS � Commissioner Ruth stated she attended the SLO County Citizen Planning Academy; spoke � highly of the speakers; and encouraged citizens to attend next year. ( � 12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS � Community Development Director McClish reported that in the Commissioner's packet there is a t memo from Associate Planner Heffernon inviting the Commission to a workshop on November ' 29'n regarding Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan. � � i C I � G r i . . _ ___ _,� PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 4 IVIINUTES � NOVEMBER 20, 2012 � 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Barneich and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to a workshop on November 29t" regarding � Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan. � ATTEST: e .. �� ,�`', '� � �[ � ry / � � I.�� ' _-r:��%Z.�-�`J< ,/ '�-v�",��6% DEBBIE WEICHINGER ELIZAB�TH S. RUTH, CHAIR SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS TO CONTENT: � �� t�,� . C��.� �-- � , � _ " TER�A Mc �, ISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (Ap oved at PC Mtg December 4, 2012) � � � E