PC Minutes 2017-05-16 ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017
ARROYO GRANDE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Martin called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Terry Fowler-Payne, Lan George, John Mack,
Frank Schiro, and Glenn Martin were present.
Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing, Public Works Director
Christopher Magdosku, Planning Technician Sam Anderson, and
Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice-Chair Mack led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
It was the consensus of the Commission that one Staff Communication be heard before
continuing the agenda.
Planning Manager Downing introduced the new City Manager Jim Bergman. Mr. Bergman
introduced himself and thanked the Commission for their service to the community.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioners Mack and Schiro requested that Items 7.a. and 7.b. be heard separately.
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Action: Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Mack seconded the motion to
approve the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 18, 2017 with the following
modifications: PAGE 2, fifth paragraph strike "would like to see a field for baseball only" and
PAGE 3, fifth paragraph change the word "seeding" to "seedling". The motion passed on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Mack, Fowler-Payne, Schiro
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: George
PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 2
MINUTES
MAY 16, 2017
7.b. CONSIDERATION OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 17-002; LOCATION — 570 LEMON LANE,
212 GULARTE ROAD, AND 560A OAK HILL ROAD; APPLICANT — RON LINDSTAED;
REPRESENTATIVE — LEAHA MAGEE, MBS LAND SURVEYS
In response to Commissioner Mack's question, Planning Technician Anderson stated there is
currently a maintenance agreement for the driveway, which does not need modification as a
result of the adjustment.
Action: Commissioner George moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT
LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 17-002; LOCATED AT 570 LEMON LANE, 212 GULARTE ROAD,
AND 560A OAK HILL ROAD; APPLIED FOR BY RON LINDSTAED". Commissioner Schiro
seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: George, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, Mack, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 12.16 OF TITLE 12 OF
THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE (COMMUNITY TREE PROGRAM)
Public Works Director Magdosku presented the staff report and recommended that the
Planning Commission review the proposed amendments to Chapter 12.16 of Title 12 of the
Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding the Community Tree Program and make a
recommendation to the City Council for approval of the amendments. Director Magdosku and
Planning Manager Downing responded to Commission questions regarding the amendments to
the tree ordinance. Director Magdosku stated he will craft a policy relating to the tree removal
for the Commission's review in the future.
Action: Commissioner Mack made a motion to approve the amendments to Chapter 12.16 of
Title 12 (the Community Tree Program), recommending that the City Council approve the
following revisions: 1) M.1. add information signage as developed by the Public Works
Director; 2) add language on bonding and security consistent with Municipal Code Section
12.16.090.A; 3) construction notes to be developed for all projects that have trees and have the
notes come back before the Planning Commission for review. Commissioner George
seconded the motion.
Commissioner Martin clarified that projects that come in before the amendments to the
Ordinance are adopted will abide by what is currently in effect.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, George, Fowler-Payne, Schiro, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
•
PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 3
MINUTES
MAY 16, 2017
9.b. CONSIDERATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN
Public Works Director Magdosku presented the staff report and recommended that the
Planning Commission find that the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is consistent with the
General Plan. Director Magdosku responded to Commission questions regarding the CIP's. In
response to Commissioner Fowler-Payne, staff will review the break in the railing of the Mason
Street Bridge
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to adopt a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE FINDING THAT THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 IS CONSISTENT WITH
THE CITY GENERAL PLAN". Commissioner George seconded the motion and the motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, George, Fowler-Payne, Schiro, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE MAY 2, 2017
None
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Schiro stated the last Commission meeting was not the same without the two
Commissioners that were absent.
Commissioner Mack gave a report on the ARC meeting that he attended.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing reported on the following projects: Parking Study; roof deck
ordinance and accessory dwelling units; drought; Halcyon Complete Streets. Mr. Downing
encouraged public comment on the project and said the alternatives will be posted on the
project's website at www.halcyoncompletestreets.com.
Public Works Director Magdosku stated he would like to schedule a joint meeting June 6th or
20th with the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss a
bike park proposal.
In answer to Commission Mack's question, Planning Manager Downing said he will look into
when the Bridge Street Bridge project will take place.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER GLENN MAR IN, CH R
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting June 6, 2017)