PC Minutes 2014-06-17ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Martin called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners John Keen, Tom Goss, Randy Russom, and Chair
Jennifer Martin were present. Commissioner Lisa Sperow was
absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Associate
Planner Aileen Nygaard, and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were
present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Russom led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Action: Commissioner Keen moved, and Commissioner Goss seconded the motion to approve
Consent Agenda Item 7.a., June 3, 2014 minutes, as submitted. The motion passed on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Keen, Goss, Russom, Martin
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Sperow
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of June 3, 2014 as
submitted.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 14 -006; EXPANSION
OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE; LOCATION — 121 NEVADA STREET;
APPLICANT — JONI ANDERSON
Commissioner Russom recused himself from this item and stepped down from the podium.
Community Development Director McClish stated staff is requesting to continue this item to a
date certain of July 1, 2014 due to new information regarding access on Hart Lane.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing.
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Barbara Jean Hillier, owner of Hart Lane, stated Hart Lane is a burden for her to maintain and
would like to give it to the City.
Hearing no further comments, Chair Martin closed the public hearing.
Action: Commissioner Goss moved to continue the Public Hearing to a date certain of July 1,
2014. Commissioner Keen seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Goss, Keen, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Russom, Sperow
Joni Anderson, applicant, stated she will not be able to attend the July 1, 2014 Planning
Commission meeting but her representative will be present and would still like this item heard.
Commissioner Russom returned to the podium.
9. NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEM None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JUNE 3, 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 -008
San Luis Obispo
Buddhist Church
900 W, Branch
St.
Approval of traditional Obon
festival at St. Patrick School
A.
R. Grothe
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish reported staff has started work on the new sign
ordinance so look forward to that on a future agenda. The intent is to clarify and simplify the
existing ordinance. In answer to Commissioner Keen's question, Director McClish stated if a
permit was issued for a Planned Sign Program prior to the new ordinance it would not have to
be modified.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Goss and unanimously carried,
the meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
ATTEST:
bESBIE WEICFIINGER Q JEIVNKR MARTIN, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Mtg November 4, 2014)
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 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 John Keen, Tom Goss, and Vice Chair Lisa
Sperow were present. Commissioner Randy Russom was absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Associate
Planner Aileen Nygaard, Deputy City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere,
and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Goss 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. Memo dated July 1, 2014 addressed to the Planning Commission from Teresa McClish,
Community Development Director concerning Item 8.a. Consideration of Conditional Use
Permit Case No. 14 -006, Conceptual dedication exhibit for the potential future widening of
Nevada Street addressed in Condition of Approval #64.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Action: It was the consensus of the Commission that Consent Agenda Item 7.a., June 17,
2014 minutes, be continued to the next regular meeting due to lack of a quorum.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 14 -006;
EXPANSION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE; LOCATION —121 NEVADA
STREET; APPLICANT — JONI ANDERSON
Associate Planner Nygaard presented the staff report recommending the Planning Commission
adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 14 -006 authorizing the expansion of an
existing commercial structure.
Associate Planner Nygaard responded to questions from Commissioner Goss regarding the
proposed project.
Vice Chair Sperow opened the public hearing.
Mike Scott, RRM Design Group representative, stated that the applicant has requested that in
Condition of Approval 64., language reflect implementation timing as occupancy, that the City
would be responsible for any improvement costs due to the Nevada Street widening easement,
and that the loss of one parking space would be accounted for elsewhere. Mr. Scott responded
to questions from the Commission.
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Barbara Jean Hillier, owner of the subject portion of Hart Lane, stated she is working with
Anderson Burton regarding a temporary easement on Hart Lane for the project property and
that this is a temporary solution until the easement can be dedicated to the City.
Hearing no further comments, Vice Chair Sperow closed the public hearing.
The Commission provided the following comments /concerns: in general they appreciate the
project; the architecture is a very good fit for the area; there is a concern with parking and they
suggested that there be a carport and not a garage to discourage future loss of spaces if the
garage is used for storage.
Action: Commissioner Goss moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 14 -006; LOCATED AT 121 NEVADA STREET; APPLIED FOR
BY JONI ANDERSON; as modified in Conditions of Approval No. 64. should read "Prior to
issuance of occupancy..... "; Condition of Approval No. 76. should read "All overhead utilities
shall be placed underground ..... "; and add a condition that the garage be for parking and not for
storage. Commissioner Keen seconded.
AYES: Goss, Keen, Sperow
NOES: None
ABSENT: Russom
9. NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEM None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JUNE 17, 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 aDDealed or called uD for review by the Planning Commission by a maiority vote.
Case No.
Applicant
Address
Description
Action
Planner
TUP 14 -010
Gospel Lighthouse
Various
Cherry sales to be held
A
R. Grothe
Church
Locations
between 6/15 -8/1 at AG Bus
Barn, Rabobank and
Walmart.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS None
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish stated Deputy City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere is
leaving the City for the City of San Luis Obispo. Ms. McClish and Commissioners thanked and
congratulated Mr. Ansolabehere.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Goss and unanimously carried,
the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER /' LISA SPEROWVICE CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Mtg October 21, 2014)