PC Minutes 2022-05-03ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
May 3, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council ChamberNirtual Zoom Meeting
Commission Members Present: Chair Glenn Martin, Vice Chair Frank Schiro,
Commissioner Jamie Maraviglia,
Commissioner Jim Guthrie, Kevin Buchanan
Staff Present: Associate Planner Andrew Perez, Assistant
Planner Patrick Holub, Community
Development Director Brian Pedrotti
Given the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County, and in compliance with
Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M.
Brown Act, this meeting was held by teleconference.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Martin called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2. ROLL CALL
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Schiro
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission received one supplemental memorandum regarding agenda item 9.a.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Commissioner Maraviglia
Seconded by Vice Chair Schiro
Commissioner Maraviglia moved and Vice Chair Schiro seconded a motion to approve the consent
agenda as submitted.
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Passed
7.a Approval of Minutes
(HOLUB)
Approve the Minutes of the March 1, 2022 Regular Meeting.
7.b Consideration Of Time Extension 22-001 For Conditional Use Permit No. 16-005; One
Year Time Extension In Accordance With The Arroyo Grande Municipal Code; Location —
1495 EI Camino Real; Applicant — Scott Pace; Representative — Greg Soto
(PEREZ)
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving Time Extension
22-001.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Consideration Of Development Code Amendment 21-002 To Implement Senate Bill 9;
Location — Citywide
(PEREZ)
Acting Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
questions regarding Floor Area Ratio maximums, ADUs constructed with Urban Lot Splits,
parking locations, orientation of lot lines, maximum number of units and enforcement of the
prohibition on short term rentals.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing.
Krista Jeffries spoke about housing issues and encouraged the Commission to allow more
density.
Garrett Philbin spoke about missing middle housing and asked that the Commission not place
any undue restrictions on S139 developments.
Lea Hensley spoke about the costs involved for processing a parcel map and mentioned that
the process does not seem affordable.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Martin closed the public hearing.
Moved by Chair Martin
Seconded by Commissioner Guthrie
Chair Martin moved and Commissioner Guthrie seconded a motion to recommend changes to
the City Council in the draft language of the Ordinance including:
1) Allowing ADUs with SB9 developments to allow a maximum of six (6) units; 2) Allowing a
minimum unit size of 1200 square feet; 3) Remove the requirement to provide parking; 4)
Develop a method to track Urban Lot Splits to inform new property owners; 5) Remove
prohibition on location and orientation of atypical lot lines; 6) Evaluate fee mitigation measures
to make developments more affordable; 7) Reconsider overall height limitation.
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Failed
Moved by Chair Martin
Seconded by Vice Chair Schiro
Chair Martin moved and Vice Chair Schiro seconded a motion to make the recommended
changes to the draft ordinance before forwarding it for consideration to the City Council. The
motion passed on a 4-1 vote.
Passed
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.a Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
(PEREZ)
Moved by Commissioner Guthrie
Seconded by Vice Chair Schiro
Commissioner Guthrie moved and Vice Chair Schiro moved to elect Chair Martin as the
Commission's chair for the next term. The motion passed 5-0.
Passed
Moved by Commissioner Guthrie
Seconded by Commissioner Maraviglia
Commissioner Guthrie moved and Commissioner Maraviglia seconded a motion to elect
Commissioner Maraviglia to serve as the Commission's Vice Chair for the next term. The motion
passed 5-0.
Passed
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE MARCH 1, 2022
Item No. 1: Plot Plan Review 21-045; Establishment Of A Homestay In An Existing Single Family
Residence; Location —129 Allen Street; Applicant — Jobie Brigham
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Homestay in
the Multi -Family (MF) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on May 4, 2022.
Item No. 2: Plot Plan Review 22-004; Establishment Of A Homestay In An Existing Single Family
Residence; Location — 1503 EI Camino Real; Applicant — Robert Hudson
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Homestay in
the Office Mixed -Use (OMU) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on May 4,
2022.
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Item No. 3: Plot Plan Review 22-006; Establishment Of A Homestay In An Existing Single Family
Residence; Location — 528 Ide Street; Applicant — Samantha Engleman
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Homestay in
the Single Family (SF) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on May 4, 2022.
Item No. 4: Plot Plan Review 22-008; Establishment Of A Medical Services Business In An Existing
Commercial Tennant Space; Location —152 West Branch Street; Applicant — Patrick Voegele
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a medical
services business in the Village Mixed USe (WMU) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is
at 5:00 pm on May 4, 2022.
Item No. 5: Architectural Review 22-002; Exterior Alterations To An Existing Residential Structure;
Location — 251 Larchmont Drive; Applicant — Kathy Sherman
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.130 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the exterior alterations to an existing
residential structure in the Single Family (SF) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at
5:00 pm on May 4, 2022.
Item No. 6: Temporary Use Permit 22-002; South County Historical Society Annual Rummage Sale On
Saturday April 2nd And Sunday April 3rd, 2022; Location — 128 Bridge Street; Applicant — Jan Scott
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.090 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the South County Historical Society to
conduct their annual rummage sale on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 from 7:00am until 2:00pm and
Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 from 11:00am until 2:00pm. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm
on May 4, 2022.
Item No. 7: Plot Plan Review 22-009; Establishment Of A Vacation Rental In An Existing Single Family
Residence; Location — 1565 Blackberry Avenue; Applicant — Linda Drummy
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Vacation
Rental in the Single Family (SF) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on
May 4, 2022.
Item No. 8: Plot Plan Review 22-007; Establishment Of A Vacation Rental In An Existing Single Family
Residence; Location — 506 Ide Street; Applicant — Samantha Engleman
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Vacation
Rental in the Single Family (SF) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on
May 4, 2022.
Item No. 9: Plot Plan Review 22-011; Establishment Of A Vacation Rental In An Existing Single Family
Residence; Location — 520 South Elm Street; Applicant — Luis Quintana
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After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Vacation
Rental in the Single Family (SF) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on
May 4, 2022.
Item No. 10: Architectural Review 22-001; Construction Of A New 3,667 Square Foot Single Family
Residence And Attached 891 Square Foot Garages; Location — 331 Rodeo Court; Applicant — Chris
Mccall; Representative — Jennifer Martin, Jm Architecture And Design
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.130 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the exterior alterations to an existing
residential structure in the Planned Development — 1.3 (PD -1.3) zoning district. The deadline to appeal
this project is at 5:00 pm on May 4, 2022.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Maraviglia thanked Commissioner Guthrie for nominating her to serve as the
Commission's Vice Chair.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director Pedrotti informed the Commission that the City Council directed staff to bring back a
permanent parklet program, that the project at 211 E Branch Street had received final architectural
approval from the ARC and provided an update on the Brisco project.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:14pm.
Patrick Holub
Assistant Planner
Glenn Martin, Chair