Planning Commission Agenda 11-03-15Planning
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, NOVEMBER 3, 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 Fowler-Payne
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 September 15, 2015, and
October 6, 2015 meetings.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 15-002 TO
AMEND CHAPTER 16.84 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS; LOCATION –
CITYWIDE; APPLICANT – CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE (Heffernon)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a
resolution recommending the City Council approve the proposed Ordinance
amending Chapter 16.84 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code and adopting by
reference the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance of the State of California.
8.b. CONSIDERATION OF LOT MERGER NO. 15-002 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 15-006; CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 45,000
SQUARE-FOOT, THREE-STORY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING; LOCATION –
NORTHWEST CORNER OF FAIR OAKS AVENUE AND WOODLAND DRIVE;
APPLICANT – TRIPLE P, LLC; REPRESENTATIVE – STUDIO DESIGN GROUP
(Downing)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a
Resolution recommending the City Council approve the proposed project.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PANEL
(McClish)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission appoint
one Commission Member and one alternate to serve as a representative on the
Community Service Grant Panel.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE OCTOBER 20, 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
TUP 15-020 Saint Patrick
School
900 W. Branch
Street
Xmas tree sale Dec 4 –
6, 2015
A S.
Anderson
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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All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed to a
majority of the Planning Commission within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of
business on the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the Community
Development Department, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the
Legislative and Information Services Department at 805-473-5414 as soon as possible and at least 48
hours prior to the meeting date.
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