PC 07.a. 02-17-15 Minutes Draft
DRAFT
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair George called the Regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners John Keen, Terry Fowler-Payne, John Mack,
Glenn Martin, and Chair Lan George were present.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Assistant
Planner Matthew Downing, and Secretary Debbie Weichinger
were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Fowler-Payne led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission received the following material after preparation of the agenda:
1. A memo dated February 17, 2015 from Assistant Planner Downing regarding Agenda Item
8.a. recommending continuation of this item to a date uncertain.
2. A memo dated February 17, 2015 from Community Development Director McClish regarding
Planning Commissioner liaison schedule for Architectural Review Committee and Historical
Review Committee meetings in 2015.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Action: Commissioner Keen moved, and Commissioner Martin seconded the motion to
approve the February 3, 2015 minutes, as submitted. The motion passed on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Keen, Martin, Fowler-Payne, Mack, Martin, George
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Action: Approved the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission meeting of February 3,
2015, as submitted.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15-001, LOT MERGER 15-
001, AND VARIANCE 15-001; LOCATION – 880 OAK PARK BOULEVARD (APNs 007-771-
053, -062, AND -072); APPLICANT – RUSS SHEPPEL
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Chair George stated she received a memorandum requesting to continue this item to a date
uncertain.
Assistant Planner Downing stated the memorandum recommended that the Commission
continue this item to a date uncertain but staff is now recommending continuing to a date certain
of March 3, 2015.
Action: Commissioner Keen moved, and Commissioner Martin seconded the motion to
continue Consideration of Amended Conditional Use Permit 15-001, Lot Merger 15-001, and
Variance 15-001; Location – 880 Oak Park Boulevard to a date certain of March 3, 2015.
Commissioner Keen retracted the motion and Commissioner Martin seconded the retraction so
that the item could first be opened for questions and comments.
Individual Commissioners provided the following to be addressed at the March 3rd Commission
meeting for the proposed project: requested a copy the grading plan; would like clarification on
how parking spaces came about; how many spaces are being used for Kennedy Club Fitness
and the remainder facilities; concern with parking for facilities; concern that the proposed
circulation may impact the Memory Care Facility; would like staff to review the project traffic and
the City’s impact policy; would like to review the previously approved Tract Map for the existing
site, which would show the easements; questioned the set back of the creek; stated now is the
time to address all the parking issues; and overall is in support of the project.
Action: Commissioner Keen moved, and Commissioner Martin seconded the motion to
continue Consideration of Amended Conditional Use Permit 15-001, Lot Merger 15-001, and
Variance 15-001; Location – 880 Oak Park Boulevard to a date certain of March 3, 2015.
AYES: Keen, Martin, Fowler-Payne, Mack, George
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE FEBRUARY 3, 2015
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 Actio
n
Planner
PPR 15-
001
Heidi
Seastrand
1355 E Grand Establishment of a natural
healing & therapy business
in the GMU district
A H. King
TUP 15-
002
Ashley
Furniture
995 E. Grand Approval of sidewalk sales
on various holiday
weekends 2/15 – 11/15
A H. King
In answer to Commissioner Martin’s question regarding TUP 15-002, Assistant Planner Downing
stated that upon complaint of sidewalk sales that staff has not approved, Code Enforcement will be
contacted.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None
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12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
• The Commission was provided a copy of a memo dated February 17, 2015 from Community
Development Director McClish regarding Planning Commissioner liaison schedule for
Architectural Review Committee and Historical Review Committee meetings in 2015 for their
review and information.
• Commissioner George nominated Commissioner Mack and Commissioner Martin seconded
the motion to appoint Commissioner Mack to the Bridge Street Bridge Committee
Stakeholders Group.
AYES: George, Martin, Keen, Fowler-Payne, Mack
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Fowler-Payne and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned 6:41 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER LAN GEORGE, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved______________)