Planning Commission Agenda 5-17-16Planning
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, MAY 17, 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 Keen
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 3, 2016 meeting.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.a. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION 16-
002; ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 15-011 AND MINOR EXCEPTION 16-001; ONE
FOOT (1’) REDUCTION OF SIDE YARD SETBACK AND A TWO FOOT (2’)
REDUCTION OF FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR A NEW STORY RESIDENCE AND
ATTACHED SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT; LOCATION – 306 SHORT STREET;
APPLICANT – CINDY NOTT; REPRESENTATIVE – MICHAEL FISHER (Anderson)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a
Resolution denying Appeal 16-002 and approving Architectural Review 15-011 and
Minor Exception 16-001.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
9.a. WORKSHOP TO TAKE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE E. CHERRY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
PROJECT (Rickenbach)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission take
public comments and provide input to City and consultant staff on the Draft EIR for
the East Cherry Avenue Specific Plan Project. No action on the project is being
considered at this.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE MAY 3, 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.
Case No. Applicant Address Description Action Planner
TUP 16-006 Pastor
Robert
Burnett –
New Hope
Church
900 N. Oak Park
Blvd
Temporary placement
and use of two (2) 600
square-feet tents
(20’x30’) for regional
conference.
A P. Holub
TUP 16-007 Rev. Ray
Berrier –
Gospel
Lighthouse
Church
710 Huasna Rd,
1026 E. Grand
Ave, 1168 W.
Branch St.,400
Traffic Way
Temporary sale of
cherries at four locations
as a fundraiser for
Gospel Lighthouse
Church.
A P. Holub
PPR 15-013
Joyce Baker 159 Brisco Road Demo existing residence
and construct two new
two-story duplexes.
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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