PC Minutes 2014-08-19ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Sperow called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Tom Goss, Randy Russom, Lan George and Vice
Chair Lisa Sperow were present. Commissioner John Keen was
absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Associate
Planner Kelly Heffernon, and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were
present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Sperow led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Action: Commissioner Russom moved, and Commissioner Sperow seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Item 7.a., August 5, 2014 minutes, as submitted. The motion passed
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Russom, Sperow, Goss
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Keen
ABSTAIN:
George
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of August 5, 2014
as presented.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 14 -004; AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 14 -001; AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 14 -002;
LOCATIONS - 1400 - 1488 EAST GRAND AVENUE (PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF
SMART & FINAL) AND OLOHAN ALLEY; APPLICANTS - SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET ASSOCIATION AND THE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT
ASSOCIATION
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Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report recommending the Planning
Commission review the proposed project and adopt a Resolution recommending the City
Council approve Development Code Amendment No. 14 -004 to amend Municipal Code Section
9.04.020 regarding alcoholic beverages, Amended Conditional Use Permit No. 14 -001 and
Amended Conditional Use Permit No. 14 -002 to allow wine tasting at local Farmers' Markets.
Associate Planner Heffernon responded to questions from the Commission regarding the
proposed project.
Vice Chair Sperow opened the public hearing.
Peter Jankay, Administrator of the San Luis Obispo County Farmers' Market Association
responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project.
Hearing no further comments, Vice Chair Sperow closed the public hearing.
The Commission provided the following comments: concern with regulating wine consumption;
there should be no charge for tasting; and is in support of the project.
Action: Commissioner Goss moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 14 -004, AMENDED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 14 -001, AND AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
14 -002, APPLIED FOR BY THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET
ASSOCIATION AND THE ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1400 -1488 EAST GRAND AVENUE (PARKING LOT IN FRONT
OF SMART & FINAL) AND IN THE OLOHAN ALLEY PARKING AREA BETWEEN SHORT
STREET AND SOUTH MASON STREET ", as modified SECTION 2: 9- 04.020 ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES B. replace the word "or" with "and" in Oiohan Alley... and shall not charge for
instructional tastings. Commissioner Russom seconded.
AYES: Goss, Russom, George, Sperow
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keen
9. NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEM None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE AUGUST 5, 2014
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 14 -013
Ashley Furniture
Homestore
995 E. Grand
Ave.
Approval of sidewalk sales
A
R. Grothe
TUP 14 -011
St. Patrick's School
900 W. Branch
St.
52" annual BBQ and
auction
A
R. Grothe
TUP 14 -016
_
Donna's Furniture
1069 E. Grand
Ave.
Approval of parking lot sale
8/26 -9/3
A
R. Grothe
Case No.
Applicant
Address
Description
Action
Planner
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TUP 14 -015
People's Self Help
150S.
Approval of a grand opening
A
R. Grothe
Housing
Courtland St.
event to occur in the parking
lot of the Courtland St. Apts.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Goss, seconded by Commissioner Sperow and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Mtg September 2, 2014)
LISA SPEROW, VICE CHAIR