PC 07.a. 03-03-15 Minutes Draft
DRAFT
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 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, Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon,
City Engineer Matt Horn, and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were
present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Mack led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Action: Commissioner Keen moved, and Commissioner Mack seconded the motion to approve
the February 17, 2015 minutes, as submitted. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Keen, Mack, Fowler-Payne, 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 17,
2015, as submitted.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONTINUED 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
Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report recommending the Commission review
the proposed modifications to an approved project for an approximately 55,000 square-foot
memory care facility and sixteen (16) unit independent living facility and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
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Assistant Planner Downing responded to questions from the Commission regarding the
proposed project.
Russ Sheppel, applicant, presented the proposed project to the Commission and responded to
questions from the Commission.
Randy Alonzo, Project Manager, stated that the proposed project was previously approved and
has been modified to accommodate the neighbors. Mr. Alonzo indicated that the adjacent
property owners have consented to the current plan of the proposed project and responded to
questions from the Commission.
Chair George opened the public hearing. There were no comments received and the public
hearing was closed.
Individual Commissioners provided the following comments for the proposed project: there is a
need for the project in the community; in favor of having both driveways open for ingress and
egress; can make the findings for the creek setback; in support of a sign indicating that this is
“Assisted Living Parking Only”; in support of signage limiting egress turning movements to help
circulation on the site; support the ARC and the height of 37’.7”; would like to see a designated
smoking area; the parking lot will be busy between 4:30 – 8:00 pm.; there is a need for
designated pedestrian crossings on site; like the changes to the independent living facility;
would like to see recreation space as much as possible for independent living; interested if there
could be solar panels on a row of parking; stated this is a good project and is in support of the
project.
Action: Commissioner Keen moved to adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 15-001,
VARIANCE CASE NO. 15-001, AND LOT MERGER CASE NO. 15-001 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 55,000 SQUARE-FOOT, 70-BED ASSISTED
LIVING/MEMORY CARE FACILITY AND SIXTEEN (16) UNIT INDEPENDENT LIVING
FACILITY; LOCATED AT 880 OAK PARK BOULEVARD (SOUTHEAST) CORNER OF OAK
PARK BOULEVARD/JAMES WAY INTERSECTION); APPLIED FOR BY RUSS SHEPPEL”.
Commissioner Martin seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Keen, Martin, Fowler-Payne, Mack, George
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Commission took a break at 7:00 pm and reconvened at 7:05 pm.
8.b. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 14 -008;
LOCATION – VALLEY ROAD; APPLICANT – VERIZON WIRELESS; REPRESENTATIVE –
RUSSELL STORY/NSA
Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report recommending the Commission adopt a
Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 14-008.
Associate Planner Heffernon and City Engineer Horn responded to questions from the
Commission regarding the proposed project.
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Russell Story, NSA, representing Verizon Wireless, responded to questions from the
Commission regarding the proposed project.
Chair George opened the public hearing. There were no comments received and the public
hearing was closed.
Individual Commissioners provided the following comments for the proposed project: expressed
concern with the adjacent property owner being aware of the proposed project; a notation that
no other carriers can be on the pole without City approval; it is safer to have the equipment
above ground; equipment needs to be protected; the equipment cabinet shall be relocated
behind the pole; and can support the ARC changes.
Action: Commissioner Martin moved to adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 14-008, APPLIED FOR BY VERIZON WIRELESS,
LOCATED ON VALLEY ROAD”. Commissioner Keen seconded, and the motion passed on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Keen, Fowler-Payne, Mack, George
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF PRE-APPLICATION NO. 14 -006; LOCATION – RODEO DRIVE AND
GRACE LANE; APPLICANT COLMER CONSTRUCTION; REPRESENTATIVE – WAYNE
COLMER
Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report recommending that the Commission
review the conceptual plans and provide comments to the applicant.
Wayne Colmer, applicant, presented the proposed project and acknowledged water availability
as a potential issue given that this project requires a General Plan Amendment to allow an
increase in density.
Jeff Emrick, Garing Taylor & Associates, responded to questions from the Commission
regarding the proposed project.
Individual Commissioners provided the following comments for the proposed project: if the
street is not full width, guest parking should be provided; create useable open space; concern
with the number of residential homes (18) and would like to see a less intense development;
suggested eliminating Lots 17 and 18; noted the road is narrow at Lots 14 – 16; asked if there
has been a neighborhood meeting; suggested a viewshed review process as neighbors do not
want their views blocked; the lots are too small; lots should be 6,000 square feet and 60’ wide;
property is too dense; not in favor of a lot of grading; do not want vehicles obstructing the
sidewalk; would like to see the environmental report (initial study); and not concerned with the
open space as there is a park in the area.
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Kirby Gordon, property owner, does not feel there will be an environmental issue with the
proposed project and views will not be impacted.
Chair George opened the public comment period.
John Spencer, Callado Corte, requested extensive notification to go out to the neighbors, more
than the 500’; and questioned why drastic changes are being made as the proposed project
should follow what the City has planned.
Beatrice Spencer, Callado Corte, expressed concern with changing the Code to allow this type
of high density.
Hearing no further comments, Chair George closed the public comment period.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE FEBRUARY 17, 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 Action Planner
ARCH 14-009 Ten Over Studio 307 E. Branch
Street
Façade modifications to the
eastern tenant space of the
former JJ’s building
A M. Downing
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Chair George reported that the new Commissioners have not been added to the City’s website.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Martin and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER LAN GEORGE, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved______________)