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PC Minutes 2013-12-03 ACTION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA It was moved by Commissioner Sperow, second by Commissioner Martin that Commissioner Keen be elected as the Presiding Officer. 1. CALL TO ORDER Presiding Officer Keen called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Planning Commission: Commissioners John Keen, Jennifer Martin, and Lisa Sperow were present. Staff Present: Assistant Planner Aileen Nygaard, Assistant Planner Matt Downing, Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Deputy City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere, and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present. 3. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Martin 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. Letter received on December 2, 2013 from Billy Spencer for Item 8.a. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 13-005; Location — 150 El Camino Real (Behind ARCO Station); Applicant— Ron Gonzales, Christian's Mattress Xpress 7. CONSENT AGENDA Action: Commissioner Sperow moved, and Commissioner Keen seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Item 7.a. November 5, 2013 minutes, as submitted. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Sperow, Keen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Martin 7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of November 5, 2013 as presented. PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 2 MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2013 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS I 8.a. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 13-005; LOCATION — 150 EL CAMINO REAL (BEHIND ARCO STATION); APPLICANT — RON GONZALES, CHRISTIAN'S MATTRESS XPRESS Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report recommending the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving the construction of a 6,000 square-foot retail mattress store. He stated staff received a letter on December 2, 2013 from Billy Spencer expressing concern with delivery trucks. Assistant Planner Downing and Community Development Director McClish responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. Presiding Officer Keen opened the public hearing. Ron Gonzales, Pismo Beach, applicant, presented his project and answered questions from the Commission on the proposed project. Hearing no further comments, Presiding Officer Keen closed the public hearing. The Commission provided the following comments: could exchange parking for more landscape; concern with the 40 — 50' of flat unarticulated face on west elevation; concern with the southern wall being a large unarticulated flat expanse; concern with amount of stucco; would rather see additional articulation on the El Camino Real street front; retaining wall is a good idea around oak tree; colors look good; would like to review trash enclosures; concerned with strip mall look; is there adequate screening in front of the transformer, is it too close to the corner? Overall the use and size of building is appropriate for the site. Action: Commissioner Sperow moved to adopt a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 13-005; LOCATED AT 150 EL CAMINO REAL (APNs 006-311- 081 & 006-311-020): APPLIED FOR BY RON GONZALES", as modified to add the following Conditions of Approval: the design of the trash enclosure shall include a solid roof, sturdy gate, and stucco to match the building; replacement of the two (2) Brisbane Box with one (1) Queen Palm on the final landscape plan; the restoration of seven (7) trees planted to the northwest of the driveway, with alternating species of Coast Live Oak and Chinese Pistache on the final landscape plan; twenty percent (20%) of the south elevation to include climbing vines and trellising or similar screening shrubs on the south elevation and be reviewed at Architectural Review Committee (ARC); trellising go all the way to the top of the parapet; any outdoor storage area shall be designated and properly screened from public view at all times; no delivery truck parking or unloading shall occur within the public right-of-way. Any changes regarding the need for on-site deliveries shall be approved by the Director of Community Development; the applicant shall record a License Agreement for vehicular overhang, installation and maintenance of landscaping, and installation and maintenance of drainage facilities in the public right-of-way, to the satisfaction of the City Attorney; prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit details of trellising on the south and west building elevations and further articulation of the west elevation for design review by the ARC for a recommendation to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Keen seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 3 MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2013 AYES: Sperow, Keen, Martin NOES: None ABSENT: None 8.b CONSIDERATION OF REVOCAION OF HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT 11- 047; LOCATION 553 CAROL PLACE; RESIDENT - DOUG DE ALMEIDA Assistant Planner Nygaard presented the staff report recommending the Planning Commission revoke Home Occupation Permit No. 11-047 for the operation of a home office for a painting business located at 554 Carol Place. Ms. Nygaard stated she did speak via telecom with the business owner Mr. De Almeida and he requested that the item be continued as he was out of town when the revocation notice was received at his home. Community Development Director McClish said staff is recommending to hear the item and the Commission can decide after public comment whether or not to continue this item. Assistant Planner Nygaard responded to questions from the Commission regarding the Home Occupation Permit. Presiding Officer Keen opened the public hearing. Wilma J. Arnold, Carol Place, read a letter expressing her decline in quality of life; gave the history of sanding/painting that was being done on the site; talked about various calls she made to staff and City Attorney regarding the work being done on site; and spoke in support of revoking the Home Occupation Permit. Hearing no further comments, Presiding Officer Keen closed the public hearing. Assistant Planner Nygaard and Deputy City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere responded to questions from the Commission regarding the revocation of the Home Occupation Permit. Action: Commissioner Sperow moved to adopt a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE REVOKING HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT 11-047; LOCATED AT 553 CAROL PLACE ISSUED TO DOUG DE ALMEIDA". Commissioner Martin seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Sperow, Martin, Keen NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM None 10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE NOVEMBER 19, 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 up for review by the Planning Commission by a majority vote. PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 4 MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2013 Case No. Applicant - Address" Description Action Planner PPR 13-012 Alchemie, LLC 905 Rancho Location of personal A R.Grothe Parkway, Suite services use in Phase II of B Five Cities Center 11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Martin asked if Drainage and Grading Plans are required to be submitted with Conditional Use Permit applications. Community Development Director McClish indicated that it depends on the project, if previous work has been done on the site, and referred to the check list online. Commissioner Keen referred to Item 8.a. stating that the plans were difficult to read due to showing a lot of cross sections and were not available on a page. If the Commission had cross sections, it would help when reviewing projects. 12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Community Development Director McClish reported that two new Planning Commissioners are proposed to be appointed at the December 10th City Council meeting. The December 17th Planning Commission meeting will be cancelled. The assignment of Planning Commissioners to attend Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and Historical Resources Committee meetings will be scheduled at a future meeting and asked for volunteers. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Sperow and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. ATTEST: DEBBIE WEICHINGER JOHI(KEEN, PREStDI G OFFICER SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Approved at PC Mtg January 7, 2014)