PC Minutes 2014-09-02 i
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
I TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Sperow called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Tom Goss, Lan George and Vice Chair Lisa
Sperow were present. Commissioner John Keen and Randy
Russom were absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Assistant
Planner Matt Downing, Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon, and
Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Goss led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
1 5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Otis Page, Myrtle Street, referred to the July 8, 2014 City Council meeting, where the Council
reviewed the Pre-application for Traffic Way and East Cherry Avenue. He stated this proposed
project was not presented to the Planning Commission before being submitted to the City
Council. He further stated this has prejudiced the project on many issues, especially on housing
density and interior road widths and that he is opposed to the proposed project.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Action: It was the consensus of the Commission that Consent Agenda Item 7.a., June 17,
2014 and July 1, 2014 minutes, be continued to the next regular meeting due to lack of a
quorum being present to vote on the minutes. Commissioner Goss moved, and Commissioner
George seconded the motion to approve the August 19, 2014 minutes, as submitted. The
motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Goss, George, Sperow
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keen and Russom
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of August 19,
2014 as presented.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP CASE NO. 14-002; SUBDIVISION
OF ONE (1) 2.68 ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO (2) PARCELS OF 1.65 ACRES AND
1.03 ACRES; LOCATION - 101 RIDGEVIEW WAY; APPLICANT - PAULA REITSMA;
REPRESENTATIVE - MIKE STANTON, MBS LAND SURVEYS
Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report recommending the Planning Commission
adopt a Resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map Case No. 14-002.
Assistant Planner Downing responded to questions from the Commission regarding the
proposed project.
Vice Chair Sperow opened the public hearing.
Paula Reitsma, property owner, stated she was available to answer questions.
Hearing no further comments, Vice Chair Sperow closed the public hearing.
_ The Commission provided the following comments: in reference to CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL# 15. add "not be fenced to prohibit these uses once curb, gutter and sidewalks
are installed.", and is in support of the project.
Action: Commissioner Goss moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 14-002; LOCATED AT 101 RIDGEVIEW WAY;APPLIED FOR BY PAULA
REITSMA", as modified in CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL # 15. add "not be fenced to
prohibit these uses once curb, gutter and sidewalks are installed." Commissioner Sperow
seconded.
' AYES: Goss, Sperow, George
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keen, Russom
8.b. PUBLIC WORKSHOP TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE; GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 14-002; LOCATION -
' CITYWIDE; APPLICANT - CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report recommending the Planning
Commission review and receive public comment on the Draft Housing Element Update for the
2014-2019 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Cycle and provide comments to the
City Council. No action will be taken at this meeting.
Associate Planner Heffernon responded to questions from the Commission regarding the draft
Housing Element Update.
The Commission provided the following comments:
• Development projects should include a percentage of low and very low income units I
dispersed throughout the project to avoid a concentration of lower income housing.
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• Delete reference to "homestays" in Policy B.6 and Program B.6-1 since they are required
to be owner-occupied and therefore are not considered a loss of permanent workforce
housing.
• Replace the word "adverse" impacts with "all" impacts in Policy H.2.
• Replace the word "creed" with "religion" in Goal N and Policy N.1.
• Include water efficient programs similar to the energy efficient programs.
• Minor edits and corrections to tables.
• Commissioners were supportive of new Policy A.15 regarding first-time home buyers.
Vice Chair Sperow opened the public hearing.
Hearing no comments, Vice Chair Sperow closed the public hearing.
Associate Heffernon stated there will be a public hearing with the City Council on September
23`d and the Planning Commission comments will be included in the staff report.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE AUGUST 19, 2014
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
ARCH 14-004 Robert& Michelle 309 S. Mason Residential expansion and A M. Downing
Moncrief Street facade modification
In answer to Commissioner Goss, Community Development Director McClish indicated the
above item was previously presented to the Architectural Review Committee.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish stated staff attended the August 21st LAFCO
meeting regarding the annexation of Heights of Vista Del Mar, which was approved by LAFCO.
The developer has submitted the final map to the City.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Goss and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
ATTEST:
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DEBBIE WEICHINGER LI SPER , ICE CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Mfg October 21, 2014)