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PC Minutes 2013-03-19ACTION MINUTES ' REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ruth called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p m. 2. ROLL CALL Planning Commission: Commissioners Kristen Barneich, John Keen, Jennifer Martin, Lisa Sperow and Chair Elizabeth Ruth were present Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, ',Interim Assistant Planner Matt 'Downing, Assistant Planner Aileen Nygaard, and Secretary Debbie,Weichingerwere present. 3. FLAG SALUTE Vice Chair Barneich led the Flag Salute. 4. AGENDA REVIEW None 5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS None 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The Commission received the following material after preparation of the agenda: 1. An email dated.March 8, 2013 from Lynn Titus, regarding iproposed house in Cherry Creek. 7. CONSENT AGENDA, Action: Commissioner Barneich moved, and Commissioner Keen seconded the motion to approve Consent_ Agenda Item 7.a. February 19, 2013 minutes, as presented. The emotion passed on the'following roll call vote: AYES: Barneich, Keen, Martin, Sperow, Ruth NOES: None ABSENT: None 7.a. Consideration of Approval of M;nutes. Action Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of February 19, 2013, as presented. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.a. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 113-001;, Location — 1400 West Branch Street; Applicant— NKT Development Interim Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report recommending the Planning ' Commission adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit 13 -001. PLANNING COMMISSION, MINUTES MARCH 19, 2013 PAGE 2 Interim Assistant Planner Downing responded to.questions from the Commission regarding the I proposed project., Mike Peachey, representative, MW Architects and resident, Rosemary Lane, thanked the Commission, pointed out discrepancy in'the staff report with the parking, stating there are 103 rooms not 104 rooms at the Hampton Inn, and addressed the Commission's questions and concerns of the proposed project. Nick Tompkins, NKT Development, presented the proposed project and addressed the Commission's questions. Interim Assistant Planner Downing and Community Development Director McClish responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. Chair Ruth opened the public hearing. There were no comments received and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Keen provided the following comments: like the project; has no problem with the drive -thru; has concerns about signage and outdoor lighting; and would like to have comment on " signage. Commissioner Barneich provided the following comments: Panera Bread is a good fit for the site, not a huge fan of drive - thrus; and reluctant to approve drive -thru but would go along with majority. I Commissioner Martin provided the following comments: has no issues with the architecture; would like to see more delineation in the landscape plan near West Branch Street /Camino Mercado intersection; and is not concerned with drive -thru. Commissioner Sperow provided the following comments: is ready to move forward with the proposed project Commissioner Ruth provided the following comments: the project is nice looking; the shared parking will work fine; like the landscape proposed; and not crazy about drive -thru. Action: Commissioner Barneich moved to adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 13 -001; LOCATED AT 1400 WEST BRANCH STREET (NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST BRANCH STREET CAMINO MERCADO /INTERSECTION); APPLIED FOR BY NKT DEVELOPMENT "' as modified that final signage, landscaping, and exterior lighting details shall return to the Planning Commission for review and approval; additional landscaping treatment shall be included at the gateway corner of West Branch Street and Camino Mercado to help screen utilities near that location on the site; the existing retaining wall drop -off shall be investigated by an engineer for safety; and ,investigate removal of up to two parking spaces for the addition of a pedestrian connection from the second tier parking area to the restaurant entrance. Feasibility shall be determined by the Community Development Director. Commissioner Martin seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: ' PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 3 MINUTES MARCH 19, 2013 ' AYES: Barneich, Martin, Keen, Sperow, Ruth NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 9.a. Certificate of Compliance 13 -001; Location - 926 Magnolia Drive; Applicants — William Melton and Brodie Lesourd Assistant Planner Nygaard presented the staff report recommending the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving Certificate of Compliance 13 -001 to recognize two legal lots. Leonard Lenger,;applicant, stated he is hereto answer any questionson his project. Chair Ruth opened the public comment period Hearing none, the public comment period was closed. Action: Commissioner Barneich moved to adopt a Resolution entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 13 -001; LOCATION — 926 MAGNOLIA DRIVE; WILLIAM MELTON AND BRODIE LESOURD ". Commissioner Sperow seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote AYES: Barneich, Sperow, Keen, Martin„ Ruth ' NOES: None ABSENT: None 9.b. Election of Officers Chair Ruth presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning Commission elect a Chair and Vice Chair to hold office effective its first meeting in April 2013, and continuing until its second regular meeting in March 2014. Commissioner Barneich nominated Elizabeth Ruth as Chair. Action: Upon hearing no further nominations, Commissioner Keen moved, to close the nominations, Commissioner Barneich seconded and the motion unanimously carried. Commissioner Ruth was elected as Chair upon the following roll call vote: AYES: Barneich, Keen, Martin, Sperow, Ruth NOES: None ABSENT: None Chair Ruth nominated Kristen Barneich as Vice Chair. Action Upon hearing no further nominations, Commissioner Keen moved to close nominations; Commissioner Sperow seconded and the motion unanimously carried_ ' Commissioner Barneich was elected as Vice Chair upon the following roll call vote: AYES: Keen, Sperow, Martin, Barneich, Ruth NOES: None PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 19, 2013 ABSENT: None PAGE 4 10 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE FEBRUARY 19, 2013 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 appealed or called up for review by the Planning Commission by a majority vote. Case No. Applicant Address Description Action Planner TUP 13 -006 Cherisa Headrick 1139 E. Grand Fundraiser BBQ for the Fairgrove A M. Avenue YMCA on March 23, 2013. Downing DR 13 -002 JB Ventures, LLC 320 Stillwell Review of plans for a residence A A. Dr. in the Cherry Creek subdivision. Nygaard DR 13 -003 Wayne 8 Barbara 331 Myrtle St. Review of plans for a residence A K. Anderson in the Cherry Creek subdivision. Heffernon DR 13 -004 Huasna 325 Myrtle St. Review of plans for a residence A K Development in the Cherry Creek subdivision. Heffernon Company In answer to Commissioner Barneich's question on the email dated March S, 2013 received from Lynn Titus regarding house built in Cherry Creek, Community Development Director indicated that the project came through as an administrative item and explained the process on how these types of projects are approved. Commissioner Keen reported he attended the ARC meeting of which the DR's above were presented. They met the guidelines for that development and were approved. 11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Barneich referred to the February 4, 2013 Architectural Review Committee minutes regarding McDonald's final Landscape Plan regarding the palm trees and indicated she would like the developer to talk to the landscaper and make sure the two big palm trees are not removed. 12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS None 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Barneich and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 7'45 p.m. ATTEST: i �� DEBBIE WEICHINGER a SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS TO CONTENT: (Approved at FCC Mtg April 16, 2013) ELIZABETH S. RUT ,CHAIR