PC 2018-04-17_7a Approval of Minutes
ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 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,
and Glenn Martin were present. Commissioner Lan George was
absent.
Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing and Secretary Debbie Weichinger
were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Schiro led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
Commissioner Mack requested Item 7.b. be pulled.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Mack moved, and Commissioner Schiro seconded the motion to approve
Consent Agenda Item 7.a. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: George
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of March 6, 2018
as submitted.
ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
7.b. Consideration of Certificate of Compliance 18-001; Location – 529 Crown Hill; Applicant
– Benjamin Hall; Representative – Jenny Emrick, Garing, Taylor & Associates
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance 18-001
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and recommended the Commission adopt a
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance 18-001.
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Commissioner Fowler-Payne provided the following comments: the map submitted is inadequate;
said the lots are land locked; the exhibit is not what the State requires; feels that not all of the legal
descriptions for parcels are correct; and requested this item come back with corrections.
Commissioner Mack provided the following comments: expressed concern with this item being
consent and not a public hearing; stated the map is not legible; don’t know what easements are on
the site; there should be two ways in and out; should have access to other lots for safety reasons;
and would like the applicant present.
Chair Martin said the quality and thoroughness is incomplete and suggested to table this item
to a date uncertain.
Planning Manager Downing provided the entitlement history of the project and stated that the
City Engineer and the Staff Advisory Committee recommended approval of the project.
Action: Commissioner Mack made a motion that Certificate of Compliance 18-001 be
continued to the next Planning Commission meeting as a Non-Public Hearing Item; a 24” x 36”
of the original subdivision map be provided; additional information from the file be provided; and
the exhibit be properly labeled. Commissioner Fowler-Payne seconded the motion. The motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, Fowler-Payne, Martin
NOES: Schiro
ABSENT: George
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF 2017 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and recommended the Commission receive
and file the 2017 General Plan Annual Report for final acceptance by the City Council. Planning
Manager Downing responded to Commission questions regarding the Bridge Street Bridge project;
affordable housing; housing in-lieu fees; developer incentives to include affordable housing; the
Housing Element; and vacation homes. It was the consensus of the Commission that the 2017
General Plan Annual Report be received and filed.
9.b. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Schiro nominated Glenn Martin as Chair. Commissioner Fowler-Payne
nominated John Mack as Chair. On motion by Commissioner Schiro, seconded by
Commission Mack, and unanimously carried by a voice vote, the nominations were closed.
Planning Manager Downing called for a vote for Glenn Martin to serve as Chair. The vote died
upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Schiro, Martin
NOES: Fowler- Payne, Mack
ABSENT: George
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Planning Manager Downing called for a vote for John Mack to serve as Chair. The vote died
upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Fowler- Payne, Mack
NOES: Schiro, Martin
ABSENT: George
On motion by Chair Martin, seconded by Commissioner Fowler-Payne, and unanimously carried,
the item was continued to the next meeting when there is a full Commission.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE MARCH 6, 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 18-005 Laureen
Wallravin
176 Pine
Street
New homestay in an
existing single family
residence
A C. Turner
In response to Commissioner Fowler-Payne’s question, Planning Manager Downing stated that
the applicant does not need to post a notice of the homestay on the property.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
In response to Commissioner Mack, Mr. Downing said water resources are typically handled as
part of the Water Master Plans or similar documents.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing reported on the following: the April 3, 2018 Commission meeting
will be cancelled due to lack of a quorum; Planning Technician Anderson will be leaving the
City; and provided an update on the Halcyon Complete Streets project.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting ______________)