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.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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:
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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.
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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)