PC Minutes 2016-06-07ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair George called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners John Keen, John Mack, and Chair Lan George
were present. Commissioners Terry Fowler -Payne and Glenn
Martin were absent.
Staff Present: Planning Manager Matthew Downing and Secretary Debbie
Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Mack led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of
May 17, 2016 as submitted. Commissioner Mack clarified the fifth paragraph of page 2 with
"does not want the garage to be converted into two single car garages".
Action: Commissioner Mack moved, and Commissioner Keen seconded the motion to
continue the May 17, 2016 minutes due to lack of a quorum. The motion passed on a 3-0 voice
vote.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 16-001; SALE OF BEER AND
WINE FOR OFF -PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT EXISTING CHEVRON STATION; LOCATION -
251 E. GRAND AVENUE; APPLICANT - PFG ARROYO GRANDE, INC.; REPRESENTATIVE
- KEITH SLOCUM
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report recommending that the Commission
adopt a Resolution approving Amended Conditional Use Permit Case No. 16-001, located at
251 E. Grand Avenue and responded to questions from the Commission regarding the
proposed project, including signs, project being finaled already, restriction of alcohol area, and
illuminated signs.
Farzan Ghadooshahy, owner thanked the Commission and stated there will be no lit or unlit
signage placed in the windows and responded to questions from the Commission.
Chair George opened the public hearing. Upon hearing no comment, Chair George closed the
public hearing.
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Commissioner Keen said he is opposed to poster signs being placed in the window and
suggested installing "no consumption of alcohol" signs in the parking lot.
Mr. Ghadooshahy agreed to install "no consumption of alcohol" signs at each corner as well as
a sign in the back of the building.
The Commission spoke in support of the Amended Conditional Use Permit.
Action: Commissioner George moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING AMENDED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 16-001; LOCATED AT 215 E. GRAND AVENUE;
APPLIED FOR BY PFG ARROYO GRANDE, INC.". as modified: 1) to add a condition of
approval that no alcohol advertisement of any form is allowed on the windows or premises; and
2) add a condition of approval that "no consumption of alcohol" signs be installed.
Commissioner Mack seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: George, Mack, Keen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fowler -Payne, Martir
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE MAY 17 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 Plannina Commission by a majority vote.
Case No.
Applicant
Address
Description
Action
Planner
ASP 16-011
Frank
330 Traffic Way
Two (2) new signs for an
A
S. Anderson
Linson —
existing business.
Mullahey
Ford
VSR 16-003
Tim
1011 Huasna
Conversion of existing
A
S. Anderson
Bachman
Road
garage roof into second
story deck extension.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing stated that the Strawberry Festival post meeting has been
tentatively rescheduled from June 23, 2016 to June 22, 2016.
In answer to Commissioner Mack, Planning Manager Downing stated he will look into when the
Bridge Street Bridge will come before the Commission.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Keen and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Eli
DEBBIE WEICHINGER U LANE E, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC meeting June 21, 2016)