PC Minutes 2017-06-06 ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 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, and
Glenn Martin were present. Commissioner Frank Schiro was
absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Planning
Manager Matt Downing, 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
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Action: Commissioner George moved, and Commissioner Mack seconded the motion to
approve Consent Items 7.a. through 7.c., with the recommended courses of action. The motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: George, Mack, Fowler-Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Schiro
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 16, 2017,
as submitted.
7.b. CONSIDERATION OF LOT MERGER 17-001; LOCATION — 825 VIRGINIA DRIVE;
APPLICANT — SCOTT AND NICOLE DeMATTEO; REPRESENTATIVE — LEAHA MAGEE,
MBS LAND SURVEYS
Action: Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT MERGER 17-001; LOCATED AT
825 VIRGINIA DRIVE;APPLIED FOR BY SCOTT AND NICOLE DeMATTEO".
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7.c. CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 17-001; LOCATION — 1475 EL
CAMINO REAL; APPLICANT — JACK CHAPMAN; REPRESENTATIVE — JENNY EMRICK,
GARING, TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES
Action: Adopted a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE NO.
17-001; LOCATED AT 1475 EL CAMINO REAL;APPLIED FOR BY JACK CHAPMAN".
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 17-002; APPROXIMATELY 5,000
SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO THE ARROYO GRANDE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY
DEPARTMENT; LOCATION — 345 SOUTH HALCYON ROAD; APPLICANT — DIGNITY
HEALTH; REPRESENTATIVE — TODD SMITH, CANNON
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 17-002. Planning Manager
Downing responded to Commission questions/comments regarding loss of parking; if the
proposed project was reviewed by Traffic Commission; if a parking study was completed; and
verified that there are 3 ADA parking spaces remaining.
Ken Dalebout, Administrative Office, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, spoke in support of
the project.
Deborah Woodle, Architect, said the new design will include private emergency rooms;
responded to Commission questions/comments regarding the relocation of the emergency
room; fire sprinklers for the building; emergency vehicle circulation; parking; vertical trees; and
valet parking.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing.
Terry Fibich, resident of Arroyo Grande and Member of Board of Directors of Arroyo Grande
Community Hospital and Marian Hospital stated that he and the community are in support of
the proposed project.
Upon hearing no further public comments, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Mack provided the following comments on the proposed project: parking is the
biggest challenge; would like to see dedicated parking stalls for the public; would like to see the
area signed; shrubs should be changed to something taller; this is a great project and supports
the architecture.
Commissioner George provided the following comments on the proposed project: this is a
great project but questions the impact the project will have removing the 25 parking spaces.
Commissioner Fowler-Payne is in support of the proposed project.
Commissioner Martin provided the following comments on the proposed project: is in support
of the project and encourages a more through parking study be prepared with continued
campus planning.
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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 17-002; LOCATED AT 345 SOUTH HALCYON ROAD;
APPLIED FOR BY DIGNITY HEALTH", with the following modifications: change the shrubs to
something more vertical in height and sign the parking area to the south of the entrance for the
patients and sign the temporary parking for the employees.
Commissioner George requested to add that a parking study be performed while the hospital
works on the Master Plan. Commissioner Mack would like the parking plan be presented to the
Planning Commission for review upon proposal of permanent facility. Commissioner George
questioned said plan would need to come back to the Planning Commission. Commissioner
Mack agreed that the parking study be provided upon proposal of the permanent facility and to
be reviewed by the Community Development Director and to be consistent with the parking
standards at that time. Commissioner George seconded the motion and the motion passed on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, George, Fowler-Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Schiro
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMin
9.a. None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE MAY 16, 2017
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 Planning Commission by a ma;ority vote.
Case No. Applicant Address Description Action Planner
TUP 17-008 Chris Burtness, MGE 789 Valley Temporary contractor A S. Anderson
Underground Road staging yard from May
24, 2017 through July
10, 2017
TUP 16--024 Dignity Health 345 S. Temporary construction A M. Downing
Halcyon Rd. & use of a 50 space
parking lot for primary
use by hospital
employees
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
In response to Commissioner George's question, Community Development Director McClish
said the special joint meeting with Parks and Recreation will be held on June 20, 2017 from
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm; and the Regular Planning Commission meeting will start at 6:00 pm.
In response to Commissioner Mack's question, Planning Manager Downing said the minor
changes to the hotel were found in substantial conformance with the approved plans by the
Architectural Review Committee.
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12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
ATTEST:
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DEBBIE WEICHINGER GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting June 20, 2017)