PC 2019-10-01_07a Approval of Minutes 2019-09-03
ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 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, Andrea Montes, Ken Sage, Vice
Chair Frank Schiro and Chair Glenn Martin were present.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Planning Manager
Matt Downing, 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
The Commission received the following material after preparation of the agenda:
1. One memo dated September 3, 2019 from Community Development Director McClish related
to Agenda Item 9.a.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the August 20, 2019 Regular Planning Commission
Meeting.
7.b. CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 19-001; LOCATION – 460
COACH ROAD; APPLICANT – MARTIN DELEON, MBS LAND SURVEYS
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution
approving Certificate of Compliance 19-001.
Action: Vice Chair Schiro moved to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Commissioner
Maraviglia seconded and the motion passed on the following voice vote:
AYES: Schiro, Maraviglia, Montes, Sage, and Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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9. NON-PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF A STATUS REPORT ON THE CITY’S SHORT TERM
RENTAL ORDINANCE (Downing)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission discuss the short term
rental ordinance, provide feedback to staff, and make a recommendation to the City Council, if
necessary.
Planning Manager Downing presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
questions regarding enforcement, parking, and the permitting process.
Chair Martin opened the public comment period.
Jimmy Lehey asked whether the number of vacation rentals impacts the price of rental housing
in the City.
Chair Martin closed the public comment period.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the following items be discussed by the City Council:
1. Implementation of parking requirements;
2. Administrative fines for non-permitted short term rentals;
3. Utilization of compliance technology to address non-permitted short term rentals; and
4. Reconsideration of current buffer distances or methods.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE AUGUST 20, 2019
Case No. Applicant Address Description Action Planner
PPR 19-019 Tom & Karen
Franck
626 Cerro
Vista Circle
Establishment of a
vacation rental in an
existing single family
residence.
A A. Perez
PPR 19-023 Figueroa
Mountain
Brewery
1462 E.
Grand Ave.
Establishment of a new
outdoor dining area in
an existing parking lot
for an existing
restaurant.
A A. Perez
TUP 19-007 St. Patrick
School
900 W.
Branch
Street
57th Annual Saint
Patrick BBQ and
Auction
A A. Perez
PPR 18-030 Aaron & Mallory
Scribner
408
Bakeman
Street
Establishment of a
vacation rental in an
existing single family
residence
A A. Perez
ARCH 19-
002
Arroyo Grande
Comercial, LLC
1570 W.
Branch
Street
Commercial façade
approval for entitled
drive-thru
A M. Downing
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.
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12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director McClish informed the Commission that the September 17th
meeting would be cancelled due to a lack of a quorum, while staff and some Commissioners attend
the American Planning Associate Conference in Santa Barbara.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
ATTEST:
PATRICK HOLUB GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR
PERMIT TECHNICIAN
(Approved at PC Meeting ______________)
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