PC Minutes 2019-07-16 ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2019
ARROYO GRANDE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Schiro called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Andrea Montes, Jam ie:Maraviglia, Ken Sage, and Vice
Chair Frank Schiro were present..Chair Glenn Martin was absent.
• Staff Present: Community Development DirectorTeresa McClish, Planning Manager
Matt Downing,Assistant Planner Andrew Perez°and Permit Technician
Patrick Holub were present.:
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Sage led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission received3the following:materialafter preparation of the agenda:
1. One memo dated July 16, 2019 from Assistant Planner Perez related to Agenda Item 8.a, and
2. One memo dated:::July 16, 201.9.from Assistant Planner Perez related to Agenda Item 8.c.
7. CONSENT;AGENDA
7.a. CONSIDERATION OFAPPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action; .Approve:the minutes of the June 18, 2019 Regular Planning Commission
Meeting.'
Action: Commissioner Montes to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2019 Regular Planning
Commission";Meeting as submitted. Commissioner Sage seconded and the motion passed on the
following voicevote:
AYES: Montes,<Sage;"Maraviglia and Schiro
NOES: None
ABSENT: Martin
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 19-003; ESTABLISHMENT OF A
BREWPUB IN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE; LOCATION — 116 WEST BRANCH
STREET; APPLICANT — HUMDINGER BREWERY; REPRESENTATIVE — SHAWN
RIDENHOUR, ARRIS STUDIO ARCHITECTS (Perez)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution
approving Conditional Use Permit 19-003.
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Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding odors associated with the brewing process, storage of spent grains, and parking.
Lee Samways and Justin Amy, applicants, spoke in support of the project and gave a background
on the history of the business.
Vice Chair Schiro opened the public hearing.
William Stewart, Atascadero, spoke in support of the project and mentioned this this project will
bring additional business to the City.
Patty Welsh spoke against the proposal, citing concerns over.parking,.-odor and vermin control.
Hearing no further public comment, Vice Chair Schiro closed the publictihearing.
Action: Commissioner Maraviglia moved to adopt 6Aesolution entitled, "A'=RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE .ZI.TY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO, 19-OOLOCATEDAT 116 W. BRANCH STREET;
APPLIED FOR BY LEE SAMWAYS AND JUSTIN:AMY
Commissioner Sage seconded and the motion passed on`the.following roll call vote:
AYES: Maraviglia, Sage, Montes and Schiro
NOES: None
ABSENT: Martin
8.b. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION CASE 19-001;
PLOT PLAN REVIEW 19-013; LOCATION : 756 MYRTLE STREET; APPELLANT —
JEROME & LETA HIRSCH, ET:«AL...:(Perez)
Recommended Action It,is recommendedithat the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution
denying Appeal1.9-001 and approving PlotPlan'Review 19-013.
Assistant Planner Perez,presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding parking, standard conditions of approval, and maximum occupancy.
Jerry Hirsch,:-appellant, spoke against the project and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding CC&Rs and parking.
Buddy Jaquith, appellant,'.spoke against the project, mentioning parking and emergency access
concerns.
Caren Ray Russom, applicant, spoke in support of the project, mentioning that there is on-street
parking available, that they are not in violation of any City Ordinances and that they carefully
select short term renters to ensure the safety of the neighborhood. She also asked that the
Commission consider striking the condition that requires short term renters to park in their
garage. -
Vice Chair Schiro opened the public hearing.
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Steven Rosen, spoke in support of the project, stating that there is plenty of parking on the street.
Ingrid.Kovachs spoke against the project, stating that there is not enough parking on the street.
Mark Kovachs spoke against the project, stating that there is not enough parking on the street
and that there is not enough room in the driveway to park.
Randy Russom spoke in support of the project, stating that there has been nothing since the
original approval that indicates there will be an adverse impact and.that.they are not planning to
have twelve people occupy the rental.
Hearing no further public comment, Vice Chair Schiro closedlhepublic comment period.
Commissioner Montes moved to adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DENYING APPEAL CASE
NO. 19-001 AND APPROVING PLOT PLAN REVIEW CASE NO. 19-013; LOCATED AT 756
MYRTLE STREET; APPLIED FOR"BY CAREN.RUSSOM; A,APPEALED BY,JEROME AND
LETA HIRSCH, ET. AL."
Commissioner Maraviglia seconded and.the motion passed'on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Montes, Maraviglia, Sage and'Schiro.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Martin
Vice Chair Schiro called.for`a''recess at 7:58. The'Commission reconvened at 8:05 to consider
all remaining items on°the'Planning`Commission;Agenda
8.c. CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 18-004 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 18-002; DEVELOPMENTOF>TWENTY-TWO (22) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND 1,642
SQUARE FEET:OF RETAIL SPACE; LOCATION — 1136 E GRAND AVENUE; APPLICANT —
EAST GRAND VILLAGE, LLC; REPRESENTATIVE — JESSIE SKIDMORE, TEN OVER
STUDIOS(Perez)
Recommended Action :tt;:>is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution
approving.Tentative Tract:Map 18-004::and Conditional Use Permit 18-002.
Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding emergency access, building heights and traffic.
Vice Chair Schiro openedthe public hearing.
Joan Andrews asked whether the units would be rentals and what the median income for very
low income is in San Luis Obispo County.
Hearing no further public comment, Vice Chair Schiro closed the public comment period.
Commissioner Sage moved to adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TENTATIVE
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TRACT MAP 18-004 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-002; LOCATED AT 1136 EAST
GRAND AVENUE;APPLIED FOR BY EAST GRAND VILLAGE, LLC."
Vice Chair Schiro seconded and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Sage, Schiro, Montes and Maraviglia,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Martin
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE JULY 2, 2019
Case.No. _Applicant Address Description Action Planner
PPR 19-016 Mike&Carol 648 Paseo Establishment of a A .(A.,Perez
Evans Street vacatOeviental in the
Residential Suburban:
zoningAistrict
VSR19-004 Paul &Amy 835 East Two-storyaccessory A A. Perez
Filice Cherry dwelling urikWithina
Street , proposed two-story
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accessory structure
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chair Schiro announced that the Five Cities 14U,SabeRuth team won the State Championship
for the second year in a rowand4ill.be hosting the regional tournament starting on Monday, July 22nd
at Soto Sports Complex.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish alerted the Commission that a review of the ADU and
Short Term Rental Ordinances would be before the Commission in early September.
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13. ADJOURNMENT.
The meeting adjourned:at..8:53
ATTES.
ATRICK HOLUB.. GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR
PERMIT TECHNICIAN
(Approved at PC Meeting 08-06-19)
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