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PC Minutes 2015-02-03 1 ACTION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 1. CALL TO ORDER Community Development Director Teresa McClish called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Director McClish recommended that the Planning Commission elect a Chair and Vice Chair to hold office effective February 3, 2015, and continuing until its second regular meeting in March • 2015. Commissioner John Keen nominated Lan George as Chair and Commissioner Glenn Martin seconded. Action: Upon hearing no further nominations, Commissioner George was elected as Chair by the following roll call vote: _ AYES: Keen, Martin, Mack, Fowler-Payne, George NOES: None ABSENT: None Commissioner John Mack nominated John Keen as Vice Chair and Commissioner Lan George seconded. Action: Upon hearing no further nominations, Commissioner Keen was elected as Vice Chair by the following roll call vote: [ AYES: Mack, George, Fowler-Payne, Martin, Keen NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. ROLL CALL Planning Commission: Commissioners Lan _George, John Keen, Terry Fowler-Payne, John Mack, and Glenn Martin were present. Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Assistant Planner Mathew Downing; Planning Intern Haleigh King; City Engineer Matt Horn and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present. 3. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Keen led the Flag Salute. 4. AGENDA REVIEW None . 5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS None f I PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 2 MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2015 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The Commission received with their packet a copy of Resolution No. 09-2077 regarding the Planning Commission By-laws. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.a. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP CASE NO. 14-003; SUBDIVISION OF ONE (1) 0.52 ACRE PARCEL IN THE SINGLE FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT INTO TWO (2) PARCELS OF 0.26 ACRES EACH; LOCATION - 1079 FARROLL AVENUE; APPLICANT - LINDA & TERENCE FIBICH Due to being announced out of order, Agenda Item 8.a. was heard before Item 7.a. Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report and recommended the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map Case No. 14-003. Assistant Planner Downing and Director McClish responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. Terry and Linda Fibich, applicants, Emerald Bay, presented their proposed project; indicated they understand the conditions of approval; said they would like to partner with the City to pay for the fire hydrant; and said there is a Common Driveway Maintenance Agreement, dated in 1999. Chair George opened the public hearing. Nancy Wardell, Farroll Avenue, stated that the residents that live on the street need to be included when making a decision; expressed concern with the added traffic and the garbage truck. Dennis Michniuk, Farroll Avenue, would like the proposed project item postponed so he has • time to review the proposal and stated the width of the driveway is incorrect. Michael Fiellder, Farroll Avenue, presented the Commission with a copy of the Common Driveway Maintenance Agreement, dated November 3, 1999, said he would like said Agreement amended to include the fifth parcel; and asked that this item be continued. Randy Stump, Sycamore, does not want a two story house and is concerned with the distance to the nearest fire hydrant. Aaron Henkel, South Alpine Street, stated that the City cannot use public funds for private development. Colleen Uhran, Victoria Way, expressed concern with the height of the house taking away from residents' privacy. Chair George closed the public hearing. Individual Commissioners provided the following: concern with the fire turn around; consideration of the house being one story; the house may need to be conditioned for a PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 3 MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2015 Viewshed Review; limiting the house to one story may not get sun; the Common Driveway Maintenance Agreement needs to be amended; flooding should not be an issue; and the City should not be committed to any of the developer's expenses. Action: Commissioner Mack moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 14-003;LOCATED AT 1079 FARROLL AVENUE;APPLIED FOR BY LINDA AND TERENCE FIBICH." as modified in Condition No. 29. amend the recorded Common Driveway Maintenance Agreement, dated November 3, 1999 to include the new parcel that is being created; Condition No. 30. Remove the word "if' and replace with the word "where"; replace the word "hydrant" to "hydrants"; add a condition that the development plans be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee. Commissioner Keen seconded the motion. AYES: Mack, Keen, Fowler-Payne, George, Martin NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. CONSENT AGENDA Action: Commissioner Keen moved, and Commissioner George seconded the motion to approve the December 2, 2014 minutes, as submitted. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Keen, George, Fowler-Payne, Mack, Martin NOES: None ABSENT: None 7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of December 2, 2014, as submitted. 9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 9.a. CONSIDERATION OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 14-001; LOCATION - 318 SHORT STREET; APPLICANT - BOB CHRISTIANSON; REPRESENTATIVE - GREEN LAND SURVEYS Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report and recommended the Planning Commission adopt a resolution removing Condition of Approval No. 15 regarding the requirement for emergency access on Parcel 1 for Lot Line Adjustment 14-001. Assistant Planner Downing responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. Action: Commissioner Martin moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DELETING CONDITION OF APPROVAL #15 FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 14-001; 318 SHORT STREET." Commissioner Keen seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 4 MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2015 AYES: Martin, Keen, Fowler-Payne, George, Mack NOES: None ABSENT: None 9.b. CONSIDERATION OF PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 14-008; INTERPRETATION OF ZONING CODE REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW MOTORSPORTS EVENT CENTER; LOCATION - 1488 EAST GRAND AVENUE; APPLICANT - TRACY LISKEY-DEL RIO Planning Intern King presented the staff report and recommended the Planning Commission review the proposed project description and provide comment to the applicant. Tracy Liskey-Del Rio, applicant, presented her proposed project to the Commission and - responded to questions from the Commission. Individual Commissioners provided the following comments: would like to see traffic and safety It impact report; concern with fire and safety regarding potential vehicle emissions in the building; are in favor of more retail use; the proposed use would need State licensing; concern that this may become a car lot and the applicant would desire additional vehicles for the space; needs to be more available to the public, not just open for private events. Individual commissioners also brought up the proposed projects compatibility with surrounding land uses, including the senior center to the west, and the potential noise concerns associated with the proposed project. Commissioners advised that the proposed project should be a Conditional Use Permit due to the primary use being auto oriented. Action: It was the consensus of the Commissioners that the proposed motorsport lounge and event center with auto sales be an allowed use subject to a Conditional Use Permit in the Gateway Mixed Use District. AYES: Fowler-Payne, George, Keen, Mack, Martin NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JANUARY 20, 2015 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. Case No. - Applicant Address Description Action _ Planner TUP 15-001 Coyote Corp. 110 Traffic Way Placement and use of temporary tent A M. Downing while commercial building being fumigated 11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS In response to Commissioner Keen's question, Community Development Director McClish stated staff had not received an application to replace the fallen billboard located on West Branch Street and if an application does comes in Staff will have to determine if it could be processed. , PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 5 MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2015 Commissioner Keen briefed the Commissioners on attending Architectural Review Committee and Historical Resources Committee meetings. Community Development Director McClish stated staff will prepare a calendar assigning Commissioners for both meetings. 12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Community Developer Director McClish stated that the City Council recently approved both a rehabilitation plan to replace the Bridge Street bridge's truss and a plan to replace the original bridge with a new one and use pieces of the original's truss as a decorative element. Director McClish indicated that at the next Commission meeting, staff will need a Commissioner to sit on the Bridge Street Bridge Stakeholders Group. Director McClish also reported that at the February 10th City Council meeting, staff will be presenting an ordinance concerning a framework for potential water restrictions. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Martin and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned 8:13 p.m. ATTEST: BBIE WEICHINGE'R ' =, CHAIR SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Approved at PC Mtg February 17,2015)