PC 2018-01-16_ 7a Draft Minutes
ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 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 Frank Schiro, John Mack, Terry Fowler-Payne,
Lan George, and Glenn Martin were present.
Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing, Planning Technician Sam
Anderson and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Frank Schiro led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of
December 5, 2017 as submitted.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of December 5, 2017 as submitted. Commissioner Schiro seconded, and the motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, George, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 17-001; RE-FACE OF EXISTING
MONUMENT SIGN AND DISPENSERS AND INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) NEW FUEL
CANOPY WALL SIGNS; LOCATION – 100 EL CAMINO REAL; APPLICANT – TESORO
REFINING, LLC
Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report and stated that the Architectural
Review Committee (ARC) recommends that the Planning Commission approve Planned Sign
Program 17-001. Mr. Anderson responded to Commission questions regarding the size of
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signs; why the ARC recommended no illumination; if the ARC or the applicant prefers the signs
to be illuminated; if the spark is illuminated; and visibility of signs from the freeway.
The Commission spoke in support of the illuminated signs as the applicant originally proposed.
Action: Commissioner Martin moved to adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED
SIGN PROGRAM 17-001; LOCATED AT 100 EL CAMINO REAL; APPLIED FOR BY
TESORO REFINING, LLC”, as modified to approve the original application to ARC for
illuminated canopy, letters, and spark signage. Commissioner Schiro seconded the motion.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, George, Mack
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE JIM GUTHRIE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT
PANEL
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and recommended the Planning
Commission appoint one Commissioner and one alternate to serve as a representative on the
Jim Guthrie Community Service Grant Panel.
Action: Commissioner Martin moved to appoint Commissioner George and Commissioner
Schiro as an alternate to the Jim Guthrie Community Service Grant Panel. Commissioner
Schiro seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, George, Mack
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE DECEMBER 5, 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 majority vote.
Case No. Applicant Address Description Action Planner
PPR 17-022 Chris Lovato 1420 East
Grand
Avenue
Establishment of a
new martial arts
studio.
A C. Turner
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Fowler-Payne gave a brief report regarding her attendance at the Historical
Resources Committee meeting. Commissioner George thanked Rooster Creek for the
fundraiser for the Homeless Coalition.
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12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing gave a brief presentation on the Mills Act. Mr. Downing thanked
the Commission for their time and comm itment to the City and wished the Commission a great
holiday. In response to Commissioner Fowler-Payne, Mr. Downing stated that the Planning
Commission meeting scheduled for January 2, 2018 will be cancelled due to holidays.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting ______________)