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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 PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 2 MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2017 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. PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 3 MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2017 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 ______________)