PC 2018-05-01_7a Approval of Minutes
ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 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 and Planning
Manager Matt Downing 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 March
20, 2018 as submitted.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting
of March 20, 2018. Commissioner Schiro seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Mack, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: George
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. 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 presented the staff report and recommended the Commission adopt a
Resolution recommending the City Council approve Development Code Amendment 17-004.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public was: Mike Drees, Via Bandolero,
representing the South County Historical Society, expressed that even though it is not applicable to
the proposed project, the South County Historic Society would like accommodation for signage for
their annual antique show. Hearing no further speakers, Chair Martin closed the public hearing.
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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 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO.
17-004; AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
EXEMPT SIGNS; CITYWIDE”, as modified 1) Section 3. H. adding “in conformance of original
approved sign design”; and 2) Section 4. I. 1 changed to add “affixed to the ground, located on, or
located in the window of, a permanent structure”. Commissioner Schiro seconded the motion. The
motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: George, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, Mack, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Schiro nominated Glenn Martin as Chair. Commissioner Fowler -Payne nominated
John Mack as Chair.
Glenn Martin was elected to serve as Chair on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Schiro, George, Martin
NOES: Fowler- Payne, Mack
ABSENT: None
Due to the election of Glenn Martin as Chair, a vote for John Mack to serve as Chair was not
necessary.
Commissioner Schiro nominated Lan George as Vice Chair.
Lan George was elected to serve as Vice Chair on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Schiro, Fowler- Payne, Mack, George, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE APRIL 3, 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
TUP 18-004 River Edge
Farms
501 Traffic
Way
Operation of a
Seasonal Strawberry
Stand
A C. Turner
PPR 18-007 Charles and
Marian Willis
1423
Raspberry
Avenue
Establishment of a
New Homestay
A C. Turner
PPR 18-004 Jim Motter 1200 E.
Grand Ave
Addition of 3 1-BR
apartments in
existing second floor
A M. Downing
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Commissioner Mack noted that he would recuse himself from any action taken on PPR 18-004 due
to a conflict of interest.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner George complimented the budget video produced by the City. The Commission
provided their personal highlights of the Planning Commission training they attended earlier in the
month.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director McClish alerted the Commission and the public to the availability of environmental
documents for the Brisco Interchange Project and the workshop scheduled for April 26, 2018 at 6
p.m. at the City Council Chambers.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
ATTEST:
MATTHEW DOWNING GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR
PLANNING MANAGER
(Approved at PC Meeting ______________)