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PC Minutes 2014-12-18ACTION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 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 Lan George, Tom Goss, John Keen, Randy Russom, and Vice Chair Lisa Sperow were present. Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon, Assistant Planner Mathew Downing; City Engineer Matt Horn and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present. 3. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner George 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. An email transmitting a memo from Assistant Planner Matt Downing to the Planning Commission, dated November 17, 2014 regarding Item 8.b. Architectural Review Committee recommendations. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Action: Commissioner George moved, and Commissioner Keen seconded the motion to approve the November 4, 2014 minutes, as modified, under 6. add the following:...., to a date certain "of December 2, 2014". The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: George, Keen, Goss, Russom, Sperow NOES: None ABSENT: None 7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of November 4, 2014 as modified. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.a. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 14-008; LOCATION — VALLEY ROAD; APPLICANT — VERIZON WIRELESS; REPRESENTATIVE — RUSSELL STORY/NSA Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 14-008, with direction PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 2 MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 2014 regarding amending the Telecommunication Facilities Siting Requirements and amending - Condition No. 8 to specify protection of the equipment cabinet. Associate Planner Heffernon responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. Russell Story/NSA representing Verizon Wireless, responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. Vice Chair Sperow opened the public hearing, and upon hearing no comments, she closed the public hearing. Action: Commissioner Goss moved to continue this matter to a date uncertain and directed staff to return with siting guidelines that include small cell facilities, more information regarding the cost associated with underground vaulting and bollard specifications. Commissioner George seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll vote: AYES: Goss, George, Keen, Russom, Sperow NOES: None ABSENT: None Commissioner Russom recused himself from Item 8.b. due to having a conflict of interest and stepped down from the dais. 8.b. CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 14-002, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 14-001, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 14-009, AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14-001; SUBDIVISION OF TWO (2) COMMERCIAL PARCELS INTO FORTY-ONE (41) RESIDENTIAL LOTS, ONE (1) COMMON AREA LOT, AND TWO (2) COMMERCIAL LOTS; LOCATION — SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST GRAND AVENUE AND SOUTH COURTLAND STREET; APPLICANTS — MFI LIMITED AND NKT COMMERCIAL; REPRESENTATIVE — RRM DESIGN GROUP Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed project and make a recommendation to the City Council. Assistant Planner Downing and Director McClish responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. Debbie Rudd representative, and Scott Martin, architect, RRM Design Group, presented the proposed project to the Commission. Nick Tompkins, owner/applicant, responded to questions from the Commission regarding the proposed project. Andy Magano, applicant, responded to questions from the Commission regarding the costs of the proposed homes. Vice Chair Sperow open the public hearing. John Fowler, CEO, Peoples' Self Help Housing, referred to his written correspondence and spoke in support of the proposed project. PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 3 MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 2014 LeAnn Akins, Cornwall Avenue, stated the project is beautiful, but not for this location; expressed concern regarding lack of revenue from the proposed commercial development; water; sustainability; the entry level work force cannot afford the cost of the homes; and unsure if the proposed project should move forward. Brenda Goroski, Strawberry Avenue, expressed concern with safety of foot traffic on Courtland Street and Courtland Street not being wide enough for on -street parking. John Mack, Loganberry, thanked the developer and the team for the proposed project; stated he is in support of the proposed commercial development but stated he thought the residential needed some refinements including, driveways need separation; more parking is needed; driveway needs to be aligned with the access across Courtland Street; pedestrian circulation needs to be addressed; and guest parking is remote. The Commission took a break at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened at 8:22 p.m. Nick Tompkins and Andy Magano addressed concerns of the Commission. Individual Commissioners provided the following: directed staff and developer to take another look at the driveways on Courtland Street; investigate room for on -street parking on Courtland Street; look into a crosswalk on Courtland Street; check on sufficient lighting in the housing development; indicated that internal pedestrian walkways are a safety issue; potentially widen plaza and put in and out in the middle; and see if play structure in green area is feasible. Action: Commissioner Goss moved to continue this item to a date certain of December 2, 2014. Commissioner Sperow seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Goss, Sperow, Keen, George NOES: None ABSENT: Russom 9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM None 10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 None 11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner George asked that when the Commission has large projects to review can they get the packet earlier. 12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Community Developer Director McClish stated that on an upcoming City Council agenda, there is tentatively scheduled to be consideration of an emergency water ordinance. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Commissioner Goss, seconded by Commissioner George and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. ATTEST: I DEBBIE WEICHINGER LISA SPERO ._,/ICE CHAIR SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Approved at PC Mtg December 2, 2014)