PC Minutes 2022-11-01ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
November 1, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council ChamberNirtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Commission Members Present: Chair Glenn Martin, Vice Chair Jamie
Maraviglia, Commissioner Jim Guthrie, Kevin
Buchanan
Staff Present: Planning Manager Andrew Perez, Associate
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 Maraviglia
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
S. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence or supplemental information for the Planning Commission received after Agenda
preparation. In compliance with the Brown Act, the Commission will not take action on correspondence
relating to items that are not listed on the Agenda, but may schedule such matters for discussion or
hearing as part of future agenda consideration.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
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(HOLUB)
Moved by Chair Martin
Seconded by Commissioner Guthrie
Approve the Minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting
Passed
7.b Consideration of Lot Line Adjustment 22-003; Location 688 Equestrian Way; Applicant —
Bryan Childress; Representative — Marc Dakos
(PEREZ)
Moved by Chair Martin
Seconded by Commissioner Guthrie
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving Lot Line
Adjustment 22-003.
Passed
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report.
Janet Wood, appellant, spoke in opposition to the establishment of a vacation rental in her
neighborhood.
Anju and Anish Chopra, applicants, spoke about their intentions for utilizing the vacation rental and
mentioned that the appellant's concerns are not dissimilar to those faced by neighbors of long term
rentals.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing.
Derek Johnson, 469 Walnut, spoke about concerns related to having a vacation rental near his home.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Martin closed the public hearing.
8.a Consideration of Appeal 22-002; Appeal of Plot Plan Review 22-043 for the Establishment
of a Vacation Rental; Location — 444 Walnut Street; Appellant — Janet Wood, et. al.
(HOLUB)
Moved by Chair Martin
Seconded by Vice Chair Maraviglia
Adopt a Resolution denying Appeal Case No. 22-002 and approving Plot Plan Review 22-043.
Passed
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9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE OCTOBER 18,202
Received.
Associate Planner Holub answered Commissioner questions regarding items #1, 2 and 3.
Chair Martin opened the public comment period.
John Kramer spoke against item #1 stating that the approval was in violation of the HOA's CC&Rs.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Martin closed the public comment period.
Chair Martin moved and Vice Chair Maraviglia seconded a motion to appeal item #1 to a future meeting
on the grounds that the CC&Rs for the development prevent short term rentals within the
neighborhood.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Guthrie asked a question regarding the number of permitted vacation rentals.
Chair Martin encouraged the public to vote on November 8th.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director Pedrotti informed the Commission that the City Council introduced
the Tiny Homes on Wheels ordinance at the last meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 6:44pm.
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Glen Martin, Chair
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Patrick Holub, Associate Planner
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