PC Minutes 2019-08-20 ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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TUESDAY,AUGUST 20, 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 Jamie Maraviglia, Ken Sage, and Vice Chair Frank
Schiro and Chair Glenn Martin were present. Commissioner Andrea
Montes 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
Vice Chair Schiro led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
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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 August 6, 2019 Regular Planning Commission
Meeting.
7.b. CONSIDERATION OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 18-002; LOCATION — 207 PILGRIM
WAY (AT ORCHARD AVENUE); APPLICANT— LEAHA MAGEE, MBS LAND SURVEYS
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution
approving Lot Line Adjustment 18-002.
Action: Commissioner Sage moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Vice Chair Schiro
seconded and the motion passed on the following voice vote:
AYES: Sage, Schiro, Maraviglia, and Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Montes .
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION CASE 19-
002; APPEAL OF PLOT PLAN REVIEW 19-012 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
VACATION RENTAL; LOCATION — 233 STAGECOACH ROAD; APPELLANT — DAVID &
JOAN ANDREWS, ET. AL. (Perez)
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Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution
denying Appeal 19-002 and approving Plot Plan Review 19-012.
Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding parking, noise, and local contact for the neighbors.
Joan and Dave Andrews, appellants, spoke about their concerns regarding noise, response times
and traffic.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing.
Sofiaan Fraval, 241 Stagecoach, spoke against the project stating that there are safety concerns
for his family.
Stuart Styles, applicant, spoke about the history of the property and stated that he will let
prospective tenants know about the need to respect the neighbors.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Martin closed the public hearing.
Action: Chair Martin moved to adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DENYING APPEAL CASE
NO. 19-002 AND APPROVING PLOT PLAN REVIEW 19-012; LOCATED AT 233
STAGECOACH ROAD; APPLIED FOR BY STUART AND MARCY STYLES;APPEALED BY
DAVID AND JOAN ANDREWS, ET. AL.,"with the following changes:
1. Condition number 13 modified to read "Guests shall be required to park on-site."
Vice Chair Schiro seconded and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Schiro, Maraviglia and Sage
NOES: None
ABSENT: Montes
8.b. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION CASE 19-003;
PLOT PLAN REVIEW 19-016 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VACATION RENTAL;
LOCATION — 648 PASEO STREET; APPELLANT — MARY HELEN SWEET, ET AL.
(Perez)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution
denying Appeal 19-003 and approving Plot Plan Review 19-016.
Assistant Planner Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding parking and the private nature of Paseo Street.
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Mary Helen.Sweet, appellant, spoke against the project, mentioning parking, access and noise
issues.
Gail Kemble, applicant representative, spoke in favor of the project and mentioned that they will
carefully select applicants and remind all of them that there is no on-street parking available.
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Chair Martin opened the public hearing.
Jan Treat, Paseo Street, spoke about the history of Paseo Street and mentioned the parking and
noise issues.
Suzie Zambo, 690 Paseo Street, spoke against the project and stated that she has concerns
regarding parking and safety.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Martin closed the public comment period.
Action: Chair Martin moved to adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DENYING APPEAL CASE
NO. 19-003 AND APPROVING PLOT PLAN REVIEW 19-016; LOCATED AT 648 PASEO
STREET; APPLIED FOR BY MIKE AND CAROL EVANS; APPEALED BY DEL AND MARY
HELEN SWEET, ET. AL.,"with the following changes:
1. Add to condition number 13: "Maintenance staff shall be informed of the limited parking
situation and shall comply with said parking limitations."
Vice Chair Schiro seconded and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Schiro Maraviglia, and Sage
NOES: None
ABSENT: Montes
Chair Martin called for a recess at 7:31.The Commission reconvened at 7:36 to consider all remaining
items on the Planning Commission Agenda.
8.c. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 19-001; NEW SMALL CELL
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; LOCATION — 119 E.
BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT — VERIZON WIRELESS; REPRESENTATIVE — TRICIA
KNIGHT (Downing)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution
approving Conditional Use Permit 19-001.
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
questions regarding property ownership and easements.
Tricia Knight, representative, spoke in support of the project and mentioned that testing was
conducted to verify that the proposed materials would be suitable for use to screen the equipment
from view.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing.
Hearing no public comment, Chair Martin closed the public comment period.
Action: Vice Chair Schiro moved to adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-001;LOCATED AT 121 EAST BRANCH STREET;APPLIED
FOR BY VERIZON WIRELESS"with the following condition:
1. An appropriate legal instrument shall be recorded to accommodate the conduit proposed
to cross the property lines between 119 and 121 E. Branch Street.
Commissioner Sage seconded and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Schiro, Sage, Maraviglia, and Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Montes
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE AUGUST 6, 2019
Case No. Applicant Address Description Action Planner
PPR19-018 Karin Young 306 Short Establishment of a A A. Perez
Street homestay in an existing
single family residence.
PPR19-021 Andrew Kauth 621 E. Establishment of a new A A. Perez
Grand Ave. photography studio in
an existing commercial
space.
PPR19-022 Paul Dabdoub 270 Hillcrest Establishment of a A A. Perez
homestay in an existing
single family residence.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chair Schiro reminded the public that the Arroyo Grande Beer Feast event, which will raise funds
for Meals on Wheels, will be held on October 12, 2019.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Downing alerted the Commission that Channel 20 is experiencing technical issues
and is temporarily non-functional, that a review of the ADU and Short Term Rental Ordinances would
be brought before the Commission in early September,that the September 17th Planning Commission
meeting is to be cancelled due to not having a quorum, and asked the Commissioners for feedback
on items they would like to see presented during the report on short term rentals.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
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ATRICK HOLUB GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR
PERMIT TECHNICIAN
(Approved at PC Meeting 9-3-19)