PC Minutes 2013-04-16ACTION' MINUTES,
' REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION_
TUESDAY, APRIL 1'6; 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, Associate
Planner Kelly Heffernon, Assistant Planner Aileen Nygaard,
Assistant City. Engineer Mike Linn, Deputy City Attorney Jon
Ansolabehere, and Secretary'Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Keen led the Flag Salute:
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
' 5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND'SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Action: Commissioner Barneich moved, and Commissioner Keen seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Item 7.a., March 19, 2013 minutes, as presented. The motion
passed on the following roll call vote.
AYES: Barneich, Keen, Martin, Sperow, Ruth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action. Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of March 19, 2013
as presented.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. Consideration of Staff Project 13 -001; adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Corbett Creek
Floodplain and Stream - Restoration Project
' Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report recommending the Planning
Commission adopt a Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
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Monitoring and Reporting Program ,prepared for the Corbett Creek Floodplain and Stream
Restoration Project.
Associate Planner Heffernon 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.
Action: Commissioner Sperow mov<
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ADOPTING A MITIGATED NE
MONITORING AND REPORTING P
TO FILE A NOTICE OF DETER411
STREAM RESTORATION PROJEC
seconded, and the motion passed on
to adopt a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
IE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING
,ATIVE DECLARATION (MND) AND MITIGATION
OGRAM (MMRP) AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK
ITION FOR THE CORBETT CREEK FLOODPLAIN AND
(STAFF PROJECT NO. 13- 001) ". Commissioner Barneich
ie following roll call vote:
AYES: Sperow, Barneich, Keen, Martin, Ruth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.b. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 12 -010, Development Code Amendment
13 -001, and Planned Sign Program 13 -001; Location — East Grand Avenue r and
South Elm Street; Applicant — Grand& Elm Properties, LP
Assistant Planner Nygaard', presented the staff report recommending the Planning Commission
adopt a .Resolution recommending approval, of Conditional Use Permit '12 -001, Development
Code Amendment 13 -001 and Planned Sign Program 13 -001 to the City Council.
Assistant Planner Nygaard reported that she spoke with,Mr. Dias, owner of the car wash and he
indicated he is supportive of the project but concerned with losing the internal entrance to the
car wash, safety, and loss of business. She also spoke with a resident on Poplar Street who
expressed concern with traveling from Poplar onto Elm Street as she has trouble getting out due
to the driveway exit at the south end of the center.
Assistant Planner Nygaard and Community Development Director McClish responded to
questions from the Commission regarding'th "e proposed project.
Jennifer Daw, representative, Perkowitz'& Ruth Architects, presented the proposed project and
responded to questions from the Commission.
David Shender, P.E., Linscott Law & Greenspan, Engineers, the applicant's traffic engineer,
indicated that the site plan improves existing hazardous conditions; presented the
improvements for the shopping center as it relates to traffic; and presented the following
suggestions for the car wash to manage its own traffic: 1) put a, drive aisle onto the car wash
property adjacent to the building; 2) move awning over to the eastern portion creating additional
queuing area on car wash side to accommodate the hand wash operation; 3) reverse flow of
traffic to come in off of South Elm Street instead of coming in off of East Grand Avenue; and
responded to questions from the Commission.
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' Chuck Foley, Hirsch & Associates, Inc., landscape architect, addressed the Commission's
questions and concerns of the proposed landscaping for the project.
Chair Ruth opened the public hearing.
Del Clegg, owner of Cookie Crock Market, supports the proposed shopping center; does not
think the pedestrian access is needed from Poplar Street; the monument sign is an
improvement; the project infrastructure will be improved; likes the wider entrances off of East
Grand Avenue ,instead of smaller ones; likes the enhancement on the back of building; and
stated he and his staff is pleased with the proposed project.
Cythnia Harrigan, proprietor of The, Girls restaurant, supports closing off the pedestrian access
from Poplar Street because it,is,dark and hazardous; the center needs an upgrade; does not
feel the developers should have to accommodate the car wash; is in support of the proposed
project; and asked the Commission :to,approve,the proposed project.
Community Development Director McClish and Assistant City Engineer Linn responded to
questions from the Commission regarding vehicular access for the car wash with particular
regard to the Development Code Amendment
Commissioner Barneich provided the following comments:, likes the project and architecture,
would like to see the previous Preapplication landscape suggestions made on the plan; agrees
' with staff on the signs (need to be scaled back); would concur with the Commission on the
pedestrian access from the neighborhood; can only make the findings if Omni -Means
mitigations are incorporated into the project; cannot support the proposed project at this time;
and would like to see the proposed project come back before the Planning Commission with
revisions.
Commissioner Keen provided the following comments: expressed concern with the Planned
Sign Program; i.e. the temporary banners and portable signs being allowed, hesitate to approve
those type of signs; all parking lot lights 'should be LED; electrical free standing box should be
inside; it would be unfair,to turn down the project because of a problem that Bob's Car Wash
has; supports the Development Code Amendment; landscape needs some minor changes;
and is ready to,vote for the project tonight:
Commissioner'Sperow °provided the following comments: the proposed project;'is nice; likes, the
materials, variety of colors, the fountain, and the landscape; the developer should comply with
the signs; would be ok-either way on the ^pedestrian, access;, the Commission has an obligation
to ensure the safety of the people,and is very concerned with circulation with respect to the +car
wash, otherwise supports the Development Code Amendment; in favor of recommending to,the
City Council with some type of caveat that the�Commission has some safety concerns and does
not want to see car accidents created; and does support the project.
Commissioner Martin provided the following comments: agree that the signage should meet City
standards; would like the traffic aisles to line up; prefer two lanes on each side with a median,
does not want to see it down to one driving lane, the access off of Poplar Street should be left to
' the owners of the center to decide, the Development Code Amendment is acceptable; likes the
proposed project; not in favor of the alternate plan from Omni - Means; cannot put the car wash
queuing problems on the responsibility of the shopping center; can make the findings; the owner
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of the proposed development cannot change something on someone's else's property to fix a
potential traffic problem; ready to move forward; and agree with landscaping and lighting
improvements.
Commissioner Ruth provided the following comments: likes the upgrading of the property; let
the developer /tenant decide on the access from Poplar; cannot make the findings the way it is
designed now as there is a safety issue; and feels that Building A does not comply with the
Design Guidelines, ok with the drive -thru; cannot support the proposed project at this time, as
the findings cannot be made.
Commissioner Keen suggested having the cars queue on East Grand Avenue in the vehicle
parking lane but a fire hydrant and pole may need to be relocated.
Chair Ruth added she is not in favor of handing the City Council this proposed project with some
unanswered questions.
Action: Commissioner Ruth moved to continue this item to a date certain of May 7,. 2013 with the
following items to be addressed: traffic issues to the east of the entrance on East Grand Avenue;
dealing with queuing into the car wash issue; deal with Design Guidelines for pedestrian
connection; signs, rear pedestrian access, landscape, and LED lights; equipment on .roof be
screened; electrical boxes; and get the Traffic Commission input on the revised traffic study dated
April 5, 2013. 'Commissioner Sperow seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Ruth, Sperow, Barneich, Keen, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Commission tookaa break at 8-55 pm. and reconvened at 9:08 pm.
9. NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. Proposed 2013114 FY through FY 2017/18 Capital Improvement Program
Assistant City Engineer Linn presented the staff report recommending the Planning Commission
review and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed Capital
Improvement Program presented by the Community Development Department to determine
consistency with the General Plan.
Community Development Director McClish and Assistant City Engineer Linn responded to
questions from the Commission regarding the proposed 2013/14 FY through FY 2017/18
Capital Improvement Program.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE APRIL 2. 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. A
Applicant A
Address I
I Description I
I Action P
Planner. '
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DR 13 -006
Robert Spencer
208 Grace Lane
Review of plans for a residence
A
K
Lot #1
in the Grace Lane subdivision.
Heffernon
DR 13'007
LHB & Assoc.
313 Myrtle Drive
Review of plans for a residence
A
K.
Lot #26
in the Cherry Creek subdivision.
Heffernon
TUP 13 -008
Cassandra Clarke
400 Traffic Way
Snow cone cart operation at the
A
M.
subject property.
Downing
TUP 13 -009
Five Cities Vineyard
1139E Grand
Fundraiser BBQ on Saturday
A
M.
Church
Avenue
Aril 27, 2013.
Downing
Commissioner Ruth reported that the Design Reviews above were discussed at ARC and is
within the Guidelines. , In answer to Commissioner Ruth's question, Community Development
Director McClish indicated the snow cone cart has a Temporary Use Permit for .a two year
period. In answer to Commissioner Barneich's, question, other vendors could be allowed if they
came'in for a.!permit
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner'Sperow reported her neighbor expressed concern with not being notified of a'
new home being built on adjacent lot. Community, Development Director McClish, reported that
notification was not required.
Commissioner Ruth reported she attended the April 15t" Special ARC meeting and reported that
the owners of Village Centre, located on West Branch Street wants to paint the building colors,
install new lighting, and awnings. The proposed, project will go back to ARC for approval.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None
13:. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Barneich and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned at:9:26 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER ELIZABETH S. RUTH, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AS TO CONTENT:
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at PC Mtg May 7, 20131