PC Minutes 2023-05-02ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
May 2, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Commission Members Absent: Vice Chair Jamie Maraviglia, Catherine
Sackrison, Kevin Buchanan, Bruce Berlin,
Virginia Roof
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
Vice Chair Maraviglia called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2. ROLL CALL
All present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Berlin
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
(HOLUB)
Moved by Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Catherine Sackrison
Approve the Minutes of the February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting
Passed
7.b Consideration Of Time Extension 23-001 For Conditional Use Permit 21-001 And Lot
Merger 21-001; One Year Time Extension In Accordance With The Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code; Location — 700 Oak Park Blvd; Applicant — Housing Authority of San
Luis Obispo
(PEREZ)
Moved by Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Catherine Sackrison
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving Time Extension
23-001.
Passed
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Consideration of Amendments to Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code
Regarding a Safe Parking Ordinance; Development Code Amendment 23-001; Location -
Citywide
(PEREZ)
Planning Manager Perez introduced the item and requested that the Planning Commission
continue the item to a date certain of May 16, 2023, to allow additional stakeholder feedback on
the draft Ordinance.
Vice Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing. Hearing no public comments, Vice Chair
Maraviglia closed the public hearing.
Moved by Vice Chair Maraviglia
Seconded by Kevin Buchanan
It is recommended that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to a date certain
of May 16, 2023, to allow staff additional time to finalize the ordinance for the Commission's
consideration. The project will be noticed again in advance of the May 16, 2023, public hearing.
P9ssed
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9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.a Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
(PEREZ)
Vice Chair Maraviglia opened the public comment period. Hearing no public comments, Vice
Chair Maraviglia closed the public comment period.
Commissioner Roof nominated Vice Chair Maraviglia to serve as the Planning Commission's
Chairperson for the following year. Commissioner Berlin seconded the motion and the motion
passed 5-0.
Commissioner Sackrison nominated Commissioner Berlin to serve as the Planning
Commission's Vice Chairperson for the following year. Chair Maravigila seconded the motion
and the motion passed 5-0.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Received.
Vice Chair Berlin asked a procedural question about administrative approvals.
Director Pedrotti and Associate Planner Holub addressed Vice Chair Berlin's question and explained
how administrative decisions are reviewed and approved as well as how they are reported to the public
and Planning Commission.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Roof thanked the City Clerk's office for facilitating Planning Commissioner training.
Chair Maraviglia echoed Commissioner Roofs sentiments.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director Pedrotti provided the following updates to the Commission:
1) There will be General Plan Update Kickoff Meeting in May with the city's consultant
2) The City held community and stakeholder meetings regarding the Halcyon Complete Streets project
on April 26th and 27th, 2023.
Commissioner Sackrison asked a question regarding the anticipated timeline of the Halcyon Complete.
Streets Project. Director Pedrotti stated that it is estimated that the Planning Commission will review the
draft plan in June and the City Council in July. Implementation of the project should begin immediately
after the design is completed and the estimated timeline for completion of construction is 2025-2026.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 6:18pm.
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Jamie Maraviglia, Vice Chair
Patrick Holub, Associate Planner