PC 2018-02-06_7a Approval of Minutes
ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUAY 16, 2018
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: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Planning
Manager Matt Downing, City Engineer Robin Dickerson, and
Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Chair Martin 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 19, 2017 as submitted.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of December 19, 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
Commissioners Fowler-Payne and Schiro stepped down from the dais due to having a conflict
on item 8.a.
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 17-003; ADDITION OF
CONFERENCE ROOM AND FITNESS ROOM AT ENTITLED HOTEL; LOCATION 325 EAST
BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT – SRK HOTELS; REPRESENTATIVE – STEVEN PUGLISI
ARCHITECTS, INC.
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Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and recommended the Commission adopt a
Resolution approving Amended Conditional Use Permit 17-003. Mr. Downing and applicant
Michael Dammeyer responded to Commission questions regarding future potential use of the
conference room; would the fitness room be better suited on the ground floor; location of the
conference room; use of the conference room; and the occupancy of the conference room.
Chair Martin opened and closed the public hearing upon hearing no speakers.
Commissioners George and Martin spoke in support of the proposed project.
Action: Chair Martin moved to adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING AMENDED CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT CASE NO. 17-003; AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15-007 FOR
THE ADDITION OF A CONFERENCE ROOM AND FITNESS ROOM AT AN ENTITLED HOTEL;
LOCATED AT 325 E. BRANCH STREET; APPLIED FOR BY SRK HOTELS, INC.” Commissioner
George seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, George
NOES: Mack
ABSENT: Fowler-Payne, Schiro
Commissioners Fowler-Payne and Schiro returned to the dais.
8.b. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 18-001; DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
FOR POST CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER COMPLIANCE; LOCATION – CITYWIDE;
APPLICANT – CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
City Engineer Dickerson presented the staff report and responded to Commission questions
regarding new design requirements for post construction stormwater being applied to projects that
have already been approved; who will inspect/enforce the new requirements on a yearly basis; and
if there will be some type of notification for the homeowners and developers.
Ms. Dickerson said that the City will be responsible for receiving a maintenance agreement; staff
will educate the homeowner and developers; potential consequences for noncompliance
homeowners and developers; and the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s role is to help if
necessary for homeowners who do not comply with the new requirements.
The Commission provided the following comments: the new post construction stormwater
compliance requirements should be part of the Conditions of Approval or upon final occupancy;
suggested a flyer to notify the homeowners and developers; and the need for clear consequences
to the property owners who do not comply with the new requirements.
Action: Commissioner George moved to adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 18-001; DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
FOR POST CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER COMPLIANCE APPROVED BY ORDINANCE
660”. Commissioner Mack seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: George, Mack, Fowler-Payne, Schiro, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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8.c. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 17-004; AMENDMENTS TO TITLE
16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING EXEMPT SIGNS; LOCATION –
CITYWIDE; APPLICANT – CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Planning Manager Downing stated due to the evolving legal nature of sign regulation, it is
recommended that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to a date certain of
February 6, 2018.
Chair Martin made a motion to continue this item to a date certain of February 6, 2018.
Commission Mack seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Mack, Fowler-Payne, George, Schiro
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
None
10. ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JANUARY 2, 2018
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 17-021 Gennaro Rosato 132 Bridge
Street
Conversion of existing
retail space into two
apartment units
A M. Downing
PPR 17-023 Linda Weeks 1515
Elderberry
Court
Establishment of a
new Vacation Rental
A S. Anderson
In response to Commissioner Mack’s question, Planning Manager Downing stated that PPR
17-021, 132 Bridge Street project is on the ground floor and is allowed in the Mixed Use zoning
district.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner George gave a brief report on the Community Service Grant project.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish reminded the Commission about the Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner scheduled on Friday, January 26, 2018. She also informed the
Commission if anyone was interested in attending the 2018 League of California Cities
Planning Commissioners Academy to contact Administrative Secretary Debbie Weichinger. In
response to Commissioner Mack’s question, Director McClish stated there is nothing new to
report on the Bridge Street Bridge project. Ms. McClish said staff will be bringing forward the
Halcyon Complete Streets project; and gave a brief update on the Brisco Road Interchange
project.
Planning Manager Downing said he anticipates bringing Popeyes; sign regulations; and a multi-
family housing project to the February 6, 2018, Commission meeting.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting ______________)