PC Minutes 2014-02-04ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 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. Vice Chair Lisa Sperow was absent.
Staff Present: Assistant City Engineer Michael Linn, Community Development
Director Teresa McClish, and Office Assistant II Jane Covert -
Lannon 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
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Action: Commissioner Russom moved, and Commissioner Goss seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda Item 7.a. January 21, 2014 minutes. The motion passed on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Russom, Goss, Keen, Martin
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Sperow
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 14 -001; POST - CONSTRUCTION
STORMWATER REQUIREMENTS; LOCATION — CITYWIDE; APPLICANT — CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE (McClish)
Assistant City Engineer, Mike Linn made the Staff presentation. He explained that staff has
developed Post Construction Stormwater Requirements to conform to new state mandates.
The goal is for the completed post- construction project conditions to mimic the pre- construction
conditions to the maximum extent probable. The City of Arroyo Grande is responsible to
enforce the new requirements.
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Staff held a public workshop on January 23, 2014 which was well attended by developers,
contractors and architects. The purpose of the workshop was to educate the public regarding
the upcoming changes in the regulations which take effect on March 6, 2014 as mandated by
the State of California and the Federal Government.
Assistant City Engineer, Mike Linn responded to questions from the Commission regarding the
proposed Development Code Amendment.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing.
Hearing no comments, Chair Martin closed the public hearing.
Action: Commissioner Goss moved to adopt a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 13.24 OF THE
ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 13.24
GOVERNING GRADING, ADDING A NEW SECTION TO TITLE 16, CHAPTER 68
REGARDING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER
COMPLIANCE, AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 25 TO TITLE 13 REGULATING ILLEGAL
DISCHARGES AND ILLICIT CONNECTIONS." Commissioner Keen seconded, and the motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Goss, Keen, Russom, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sperow
9. NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. BRIDGE STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION OR REPLACEMENT PROJECT
UPDATE; LOCATION — BRIDGE STREET BRIDGE; APPLICANT — CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE (McClish)
Director of Community Development, Teresa McClish gave the Staff presentation. Director
McClish said that the goal of presenting this to the Commissioners was to update them on the
project as well as to get input on the options for the benefit of Commissioner Russom,
Stakeholder to take the information back to the group at the next meeting.
Director McClish said that there is a funding option through the State Highway Bridge Program.
Director McClish said that the amount of funding depended upon which plan was identified and
if it met required criteria.
Director McClish stated that there have been two public meetings, one on November 6, 2013
and another on January 22, 2014. Both were well attended and all of the options that have
been identified were presented by Quincy Engineering, the Consultant to the City for this
project. A question and answer period was also part of the presentations.
The information gathered at these meetings will be presented to the Stakeholders group at their
next meeting on March 12, 2014. The Stakeholders group will then help Staff bring a
recommendation to the City Council for a preferred option that will be studied.
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Options identified and presented are:
1. Conventional replacement
3. Replace in kind
5. Do Nothing
Chair Martin opened the public hearing.
2. Salvage and relocate
4. Retrofit
Hearing no comments, Chair Martin closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Russom stated that he is the Stakeholder representative and was part of the
ARC when it reviewed the options. He said he has attended all of the public meetings as well.
He said there are many things to consider. Commissioner Russom said that each option has
some merit in different ways. He said that he feels that this is a hundred year decision.
Commissioner Keen said that he is in favor of Option 2 with pre -cast span and is not in favor of
making the street a one way street.
Commissioner Goss stated that he supported Option 2. He said he does not like the idea of a
retrofit as it would only be a band -aid and does not support a one way street.
Chair Martin stated that she does not see Option 1 as a viable choice and Option 3 would take
away the historical value of the bridge. Chair Martin said that she supports Option 2 but with the
caveat that a close eye be kept on the design and placement.
Action: Commissioner Russom will take the Commissioner's input to the Stakeholders meeting
on March 12, 2014.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JANUARY 21, 2014
Case No.
Applicant
Address
Description Action
I Planner
TUP 14 -002
Ashley Furniture
Homestore
995 E. Grand
Ave.
Five sidewalk sales occurring A
once per month startin Feb. 15
R. Grothe
Director McClish stated that in the past that Ashley Furniture has had issues with their outdoor
sales but Staff has worked with them and they are adhering to the guidelines.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director of Community Development, Teresa McClish stated that the City has launched its new
website.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Chair Martin, and unanimously carried, the
meofhfg�was adjourned- at7/,,3_Q p.m.
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JANE VERT- LANNON, OFFICE A
(Approved at PC Mtg March 4, 2014)