PC Minutes 2015-08-04ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Martin volunteered to Chair the meeting in absence of Chair George and Vice Chair
Keen. It was moved by Commissioner Mack, seconded by Commissioner Fowler -Payne and
unanimously carried that Commissioner Martin chair the meeting.
Commissioner Martin called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Terry Fowler -Payne, John Mack, and Glenn Martin
were present. Commissioners John Keen and Lan George were
absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Associate Planner
Kelly Heffernon, City Engineer Matt Horn, and Secretary Debbie
Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Martin led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
It was the consensus of the Commission that Item 8.b. be addressed at this time.
Community Development Director McClish stated staff is recommending that item 8.b. be continued
to a date certain of August 18, 2015, to ensure proper notification in accordance with Department
Policy regarding onsite posting.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to continue this matter to a date certain of August 18, 2015.
Commissioner Fowler -Payne seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll vote:
AYES: Mack, Fowler -Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keen, George
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Patty Welsh, Pradera Court, stated she would like to see Item 8.b. continued to a date when
Commissioner Keen is present at the meeting due to his knowledge of the site.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission received the following material after preparation of the agenda:
1. A memo dated August 4, 2015 from Community Development Director McClish to the Planning
Commission recommending that Item 8.b. be continued to a date certain of August 18, 2015.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of July
7, 2015, as submitted.
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Action: Commissioner Mack moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission
Meeting of July 7, 2015, as submitted. Commissioner Fowler -Payne seconded, and the motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, Fowler -Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keen, George
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15-001 TO IMPLEMENT A STREAM GAUGE
FISH PASSAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; LOCATION - ARROYO GRANDE CREEK IN
PROXIMITY TO CLARENCE AVENUE AND MYRTLE DRIVE; APPLICANT - CENTRAL COAST
SALMON ENHANCEMENT, INC. (CCSE)
Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 15-001.
Associate Planner Heffernon responded to questions from the Commission on the proposed
project.
Alexsandra Wydzga, Water Projects Lead Scientist, Central Coast Salmon Enhancement,
presented the project and responded to questions from the Commission on the proposed project.
Ms. Wydzga agreed to include in the notice to the residents the date of construction and staging
area for the equipment.
Commissioner Martin opened the public hearing. There were no comments received and the public
hearing was closed.
Action: Commissioner Mack, moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 15-001 TO IMPLEMENT A STREAM GAUGE FISH PASSAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN ARROYO GRANDE CREEK IN
PROXIMITY TO CLARENCE AVENUE AND MYRTLE DRIVE (APN 007-572-029 AND 007-572-
031), APPLIED FOR BY CENTRAL COAST SALMON ENHANCEMENT, INC. (CCSE)'.
Commissioner Fowler -Payne seconded and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, Fowler -Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keen, George
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JULY 21, 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 un for review by the Plannina Commission by a maiority vote.
Case No.
Applicant
Address
Description
Action
Planner
ARCH 15-006
David Iwerks
504 Ide Street
Fagade renovation to allow
A
A. Nygaard
conversion of an attic to
habitable space
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11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
In response to Commissioner Mack, Community Developer Director McClish stated that parking
standards will be reviewed along with the East Grand Avenue Request for proposal.
Commissioner Mack said he has been contacted by residents concerned with the City allowing
more homes to be built during the drought. Director McClish explained the General Plan build -out
projections with regard to water and updated the Commission on the City's water conservation
efforts.
Commissioner Martin expressed his concern with not having enough residential on -street parking in
the dense developments in the City.
Commissioner Mack stated that residents from the Peoples' Self -Help Housing complex on
Courtland are parking in front of residents in adjacent neighborhoods. He suggested requiring
applicants to do a parking survey. Director McClish indicated she would take this under
advisement.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 6:46 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER 0
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting August 18, 2015)
GLENN MARTIN COMMISSIONER