PC Minutes 2016-01-05ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARYS, 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, Glenn Martin, Terry Fowler -Payne, John
Mack, and Lan George were present.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Associate Planner
Matt Downing, and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Martin led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15-010; INCIDENTAL ON-SITE SALE OF
BEER AND WINE WITH ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL MODIFICATIONS; LOCATION — 924
WEST BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT — STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY;
REPRESENTATIVE — SPENCER REGNERY, GPA, INC.
Associate Planner Downing presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission review the proposed project and make a recommendation to the City Council.
Associate Planner Downing responded to questions from the Commission.
Spencer Regnery, applicant representative, presented the proposed project and responded to
questions from the Commission on the proposed project.
Chair George opened the public hearing. Hearing no public comments, Chair George closed the
public hearing.
Commissioner Martin spoke in support of the project and suggested adding a condition that the sale
of alcohol start at 4:00 pm instead of 12:00 pm.
Commissioner Fowler -Payne suggested that if the proposed project is approved, that it come back
for an evaluation of how it affects the surrounding area and community youth.
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Community Development Director McClish stated if there is a complaint, Neighborhood Services
would review the complaint.
Connie Blankenship, Starbucks District Manager, addressed the revenue and stated most of the
revenue comes from food.
Commissioners Keen and Mack spoke in support of the proposed project.
Commissioner George opposed the location as it should be where it fits best for the community and
not because the building is being renovated, and expressed concern with children under 21 as this
is where a lot of youth hang out.
Action: Commissioner Keen moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15-010; LOCATED AT 924 WEST BRANCH
STREET; APPLIED FOR BY STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY'. Commissioner Mack seconded
and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Keen, Mack, Martin
NOES: Fowler -Payne, George
ABSENT: None
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE DECEMBER 15, 2015
None
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
In response to Commissioner Keen's question, Community Development Director McClish stated
that the schedule for Planning Commission member attendance to Architectural Review Committee
and Historical Resources Committee meetings will be distributed at the next Commission meeting.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish gave an update on the Bridge Street bridge project.
In response to Commissioner Mack's question, Community Development Director McClish stated
that staff is making progress on the parking standards request and will distribute a portion of the
work effort at the next meeting. Staff will look to include accommodation for electric cars.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner George and unanimously carried,
the meeting adjourned 6:46 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved PC Meeting January 19, 2016)
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