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
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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.
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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:
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DEBBIE WEICHINGER LISA SPERO ._,/ICE CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Mtg December 2, 2014)