PC Minutes 2013-08-06ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 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 Jennifer Martin, Lisa Sperow, and Chair Elizabeth
Ruth were present. Commissioners Kristen Barneich and John
Keen were absent.
Staff Present: Assistant Planner Matt Downing, Community Development
Director Teresa McClish, and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were
present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Martin led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Cynthia Eklund, Fair Oaks Avenue, asked for consideration and clarification of the height
limitation for trees /hedge. Community Development Director McClish indicated that staff will
look in to this issue and bring it back to the Planning Commission for input if necessary.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission received the following material after preparation of the agenda:
1. A revised resolution for Item 8.a. Planned Sign Program 13 -003 (Panera Bread) updating
the type and size of signs proposed for approval.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Action: Commissioner Sperow moved, and Commissioner Martin seconded the motion to
continue Consent Agenda Item 7.a. minutes from June 18, 2013 and July 2, 2013, to the next
regular meeting. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sperow, Martin, Ruth
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barneich and Keen
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Action: The June 18, 2013 and July 2, 2013 minutes of the Regular Planning Commission
meeting were continued.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. Consideration of Planned Sign Program Case No. 13 -003; New Signage for a
New Restaurant (Panera Bread); Location — 1390 West Branch Street;
Applicant — First Picks Management
Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report recommending the Planning Commission
adopt a Resolution approving Planned Sign Program Case No. 13 -003; for new signage for a
new restaurant (Panera Bread).
Assistant Planner Downing responded to Commission questions regarding the signage.
Chair Ruth opened the public hearing.
Dustin Pires, representative, MW Architects, and representing First Picks Management
responded to the Commission questions regarding the proposed signage.
Hearing no further comments, Chair Ruth closed the Public Hearing.
The Commission provided the following comments: supports the proposed sign program, would
like the proposed sign plans to reflect signage approved in the resolution; and the signs should
not exceed the height of the top of the upper screen wall, and no more than 20' feet high.
Action: Commissioner Martin moved to adopt "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED SIGN
PROGRAM 13 -003; LOCATED AT 1390 WEST BRANCH STREET; APPLIED FOR BY FIRST
PICKS MANAGEMENT'; as modified to strike Condition of Approval No. 11 and add the
following Condition of Approvals: the top of the ground sign shall be no higher than the top of
the upper screen wall of the drive - through (Twenty foot (20') maximum height per Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code Chapter 16.60) and that prior to the issuance of a building permit,
revised sign plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department matching
signage approved by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Sperow seconded, and the
motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Sperow, Ruth
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barneich, Keen
9. NON- PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JULY 16 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 ur) for review by the Planning Commission by a majority vote.
Case No.
Applicant
Address
Description
Action
Planner
PPR 13 -006
Cam Tram
904 Rancho Pkwy
New nail shop business
A
R. Grothe
Pham
opening in Phase II of Five
Cities Center
ARCH 13 -002
Kimo Pankey
130 -154 West
Painting and Fagade
A
A. Nygaard
Branch St. (Village
Treatment program
Centre
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PPR 13 -007
Seventh Day
240 Vernon Drive
Accessory radio tower
A
R. Grothe
Adventist
antenna and broadcast
Church
Community Development Director McClish invited the public to City Hall to view the color of painting
for Village Centre (ARCH 13 -002).
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Martin reported she attended the Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
meeting when the proposed signage was reviewed for the salon at 904 Rancho Parkway and
that ARC had no issues with the proposed signage.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish indicated that the Housing Element will be scheduled
for the August 20, 2013 Commission meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Sperow and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Mtg September 3, 2013)
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ELIZABETH RUTH, CHAIR