Planning Commission Agenda 06-16-15Planning
Commission
Teresa McClish, CDD Director
Debbie Weichinger, Secretary
Lan George, Chair
John Keen, Vice-Chair
Terry Fowler-Payne, Commissioner
John Mack, Commissioner
Glenn Martin, Commissioner
AGENDA SUMMARY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015
6:00 P.M.
Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Mack
4. AGENDA REVIEW:
The Commission may revise the order of agenda items depending on public interest
and/or special presentations.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present
issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda.
Comments should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the
Planning Commission. The Brown Act restricts the Commission from taking formal
action on matters not published on the agenda. The Commission requests that public
comment be limited to three (3) minutes and be accompanied by voluntary submittal
of a “speaker slip” to facilitate meeting organization and preparation of the minutes.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Correspondence or supplemental information for the Planning Commission received
after Agenda preparation. In compliance with the Brown Act, the Commission will not
take action on correspondence relating to items that are not listed on the Agenda, but
may schedule such matters for discussion or hearing as part of future agenda
consideration.
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
7.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (WEICHINGER)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the May 19, 2015 meeting.
Agenda
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 15-002;
LOCATION – 200 HILLCREST DRIVE; APPLICANT – SPRINT;
REPRESENTATIVE – TRICIA KNIGHT (HEFFERNON)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a
resolution approving Amended Conditional Use Permit No. 15-002.
8.b. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 14-010; SALE OF
DISTILLED SPIRITS; LOCATION – 1168 W. BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT –
WALMART STORES, INC.; REPRESENTATIVE – MALOU REYES (DOWNING)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission consider
the proposed project and make a recommendation to the City Council.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
9.a. SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE
NO. 14-005 AND PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 14-001;
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MICROBREWERY AND RESTAURANT; LOCATION –
1462 EAST GRAND AVENUE (FORMER APPLEBEE’S); APPLICANT –
FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC; REPRESENTATIVE - TERRY
BOTTENFIELD (DOWNING)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a
resolution for substantial conformance for façade treatment and sign installation with
the approved plans on May 6, 2014.
9.b. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPEAL TO PLANNING
COMMISSION CASE NO. 15-001 AND DENYING MINOR EXCEPTION 15-003;
LOCATION – 257 LA CRESTA DRIVE; APPELLANT – KRISTIN HAMMOND
(DOWNING)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a
resolution approving Appeal Case No. 15-001 and denying Minor Exception Case No.
15-003.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JUNE 2, 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 15-003
MEX 15-004
Eric Lokkart 605 Myrtle St. New One-car Garage A A. Nygaard
ARCH 15-004 Ron Gomez 106 East Branch
St.
Façade Renovations for new
restaurant
A A.Nygaard
PPR 15-010 Nina
Reinacher &
Katherine
Neie
320 Old Ranch
Road
Establishment of a vacation
rental in a residential zoning
district
A M. Downing
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11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Planning Commission.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Community Development Director.
13. ADJOURNMENT
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