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.
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Interim Assistant Planner Downing responded to.questions from the Commission regarding the
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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: '
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' 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
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ABSENT: None
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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:
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DEBBIE WEICHINGER a
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AS TO CONTENT:
(Approved at FCC Mtg April 16, 2013)
ELIZABETH S. RUT ,CHAIR