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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. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2013 12.:TC1 � 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 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2013 PAGE 3 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) 'a�� , - za�- 4Lz���� ELIZABETH RUTH, CHAIR