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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. PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 2 MINUTES APRIL 16, 2019 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 PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 3 MINUTES APRIL 16, 2019 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. ATT T: 4V-- 64` PATRICK HOLUB GLENN MARTIN, C AIR PERMIT TECHNICIAN (Approved at PC Meeting 5-16-19)