PC 07.a. July 7, 2015 Draft Minutes
DRAFT
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 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 Lan George, Terry Fowler-Payne, John Keen, and
Glenn Martin were present. Commissioner John Mack was absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Assistant Planner
Matt Downing, and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Martin led the Flag Salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of
June 16, 2015, as submitted.
Action: It was the consensus of the Commission to continue this item to the next meeting due lack
of a quorum from the June 16, 2015 meeting.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF DETERMINATION RELATING TO A VACATION RENTAL,
PLOT PLAN REVIEW CASE NO. 15-010; LOCATION – 230 OLD RANCH ROAD; APPELLANT –
EDWIN & PATRICIA FICHTNER
Assistant Planner Downing presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution denying Appeal Case No. 15-002 and approving Plot Plan Review
Case No. 15-010.
Assistant Planner Downing responded to questions from the Commission on the proposed project.
Edwin Fichtner, appellant, Old Ranch Road, read a letter dat ed July 07, 2015 to the Commission in
opposition to the Plot Plan Review for the vacation rental and asked the Commission to deny the
project.
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Nina Reinacher, applicant, owner of 320 Old Ranch Road, stated she meets all the qualifications for
the vacation rental and asked the Commission to deny the appeal.
Katherine Neie, applicant, owner of 320 Old Ranch Road, stated if the permit is not granted, the
house will be rented and asked the Commission to approve the Plot Plan Review.
Chair George opened the public hearing.
The following people spoke in favor of approving Appeal Case No. 15-002 and denying Plot Plan
Review Case No. 15-010 for a vacation rental, located at 320 Old Ranch Road:
-Thomas Wooldridge, Mercedes Lane -Phil Lozano, Mercedes Lane
-Allan Mainous, Mercedes Lane -Mary Young, Mercedes Lane
-Kathy Clerkin, Old Ranch Road -Chintana Mainous, Mercedes Lane
-Lori Wooldridge, Mercedes Lane -Ed Clerkin, Old Ranch Road
Jeff Guiltinan, Oakhill Court, stated that the rules are fair for all involved and spoke in favor of
approving the plot plan review for a vacation rental.
Hearing no further comments, Chair George closed the public hearing.
Action: Commissioner Martin, moved to adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DENYING APPEAL CASE NO.
15-002 AND APPROVING PLOT PLAN REVIEW CASE NO. 15-010; LOCATED AT 320 OLD
RANCH ROAD; APPLIED FOR BY NINA REINACHER AND KATHERINE NEIE; APPEALED BY
EDWIN AND PATRICIA FICHTNER”. Commissioner Keen seconded and the motion passed on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Keen, Fowler-Payne, George
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mack
The Commission took a break at 7:08 p.m. and reconvened at 7:12 pm.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY FOR THE DISPOSITION OF
PROPERTY
Community Development Director McClish presented the staff report and is recommending the
Planning Commission adopt a resolution finding that the disposition of real property located on
Faeh Avenue and real property located on Pearwood Avenue is consistent with the General Plan.
Action: Commissioner Martin, moved to adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE FINDING THAT THE
DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON FAEH AVENUE AND REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED ON PEARWOOD AVENUE (TRACT 3017) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL
PLAN”. Commissioner George seconded and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, George, Keen, Fowler-Payne
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Mack
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JUNE 16, 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 15-005
MEX 15-005
Paul & Rene
Macie
304 S. Mason
Street
New one-room secondary
dwelling unit
A M. Downing
PPR 15-009 ASP
15-005
Tara Joaquin 426 Traffic Way New dessert bakery
business and new wall sign
A H. King
ARCH 15-001 James Murphy 221 East Branch
Street
Landscape renovation-
planting, lighting, and utility
screen
A A. Nygaard
ARCH 15-002 Coastal
Community
Builders
1051 Huasna
Road
Developed design for 11
new residences on Lots 1-10
and 12
A A. Nygaard
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 7:19 p.m.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER LAN GEORGE, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved______________)