Planning Commission Agenda 3-15-16Planning
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, MARCH 15, 2016
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 March 1, 2016 meeting.
Agenda
AGENDA SUMMARY – MARCH 15, 2016
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NO. 16-001;
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 15-012 AND MINOR EXCEPTION 15-008; REVISED
PLANS FOR TWO MIXED-USE BUILDINGS; LOCATION - PAULDING CIRCLE
(EAST VILLAGE PLAZA); APPLICANT – DEBLAUW BUILDERS; APPELLANT –
DILLER RYAN (Heffernon)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a
Resolution denying Appeal Case No. 16-001 and approving Architectural Review 15-
012 and Minor Exception 15-008.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF PROJECT 16-002; INTERPRETATION OF SIGN
ORDINANCE REGARDING SPONSORSHIP BANNERS NOT INTENDED TO BE
VIEWED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC; LOCATION – SOTO SPORTS COMPLEX;
APPLICANT – CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE (Downing)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission review
the Sign Ordinance and provide an interpretation regarding the placement of
sponsorship banners at the Soto Sports Complex.
9.b. ELECTION OF OFFICERS (McClish)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission elect a
Chair and Vice Chair effective the first meeting in April 2016 and continuing until its
second regular meeting in March 2017.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE MARCH 1, 2016:
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.
None
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 m ade
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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