PC Minutes 2019-04-16 ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019
ARROYO GRANDE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Martin called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Andrea Montes, Jamie Maraviglia, Ken Sage, and
Chair Glenn Martin were present. Vice Chair Frank Schiro was absent.
Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing, City Engineer Robin Dickerson,
Assistant Planner Andrew Perez, and Permit Technician Patrick Holub
were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Maraviglia 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 April 2, 2019 Regular Planning Commission
Meeting.
Action: Commissioner Sage moved to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2019 Regular Planning
Commission Meeting as submitted. Commissioner Maraviglia seconded and the motion passed on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sage, Maraviglia, Montes, and Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Schiro
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a CONSIDERATION OF LOT MERGER 18-001 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-007; PHASED
DEVELOPMENT OF NINE (9) TWO-STORY APARTMENT UNITS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW TWO-STORY MIXED-USE STRUCTURE, INCLUDING 2,025 SQUARE FEET OF
COMMERCIAL SPACE AND A 2,321 SQUARE FOOT APARTMENT; LOCATION — 1214 EAST
GRAND AVENUE & 181 N. ELM STREET; APPLICANT—FLOYD HINESLEY; REPRESENTATIVE
—CODY McLAUGHLIN & FRED PORTER
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution
approving Lot Merger 18-001 and Conditional Use Permit 18-007.
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Commissioner Maraviglia announced she would recuse herself and step down for this item due to
living within close proximity to the project site.
Planning Manager Downing introduced Assistant Planner Andrew Perez to the Commission.
Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding the parking, traffic, and architectural details.
Cody McLaughlin, architect, spoke in support of the project and discussed the architectural design of
the structures.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing.
Alan, 220 North Elm Street, asked questions regarding traffic, parking and mentioned that his view
will be impacted by this project.
Collin, Grand Ave, spoke against the project, stating that traffic and parking will be issues.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Martin closed the public hearing.
Floyd Hinesley, applicant, answered questions regarding parking and stated that he would be willing
to write into the rental contracts the requirement for tenants to park in their garages.
Action: Commissioner Martin moved to adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT MERGER 18-
001 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-007;LOCATED AT 1214 EAST GRAND AVENUE AND
181 NORTH ELM STREET; APPLIED FOR BY FLOYD HINESLEY." with the following added
conditions:
1. A six foot (6') perimeter fence shall be installed along the northern perimeter of the
project to maintain privacy;
2. The applicant shall add additional architectural features to the western façade of the
mixed-use building to add interest and soften the monolithic appearance; and
3. Garages shall be kept clear, utilized for parking by the residents, and this restriction shall
be included in all future rental agreements.
Commissioner Sage seconded and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Sage and Montes
NOES: None
ABSENT: Schiro, Maraviglia
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE APRIL 2, 2019
Case No. Applicant Address Description Action Planner
PPR19-007 Jim Kelsey 102 Bridge Two-gate parking A A. Perez
Street system at a private
parking lot
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In response to Commissioner questions, Planning Manager Downing explained the plan to install a
two-gate paid parking system at a private lot in the Village.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing announced that a three-way stop sign at the intersection of The Pike and
Halcyon Road will be installed by the City and the County.
City Engineer Dickerson announced that the traffic signal at the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Traffic Way has been installed and will be operational within the next few weeks.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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PATRICK HOLUB GLENN MARTIN, C AIR
PERMIT TECHNICIAN
(Approved at PC Meeting 5-16-19)