PC Minutes 2023-05-16ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
May 16, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Commission Members Present: Chair Jamie Maraviglia, Catherine Sackrison,
Kevin Buchanan, Virginia Roof
Commission Members Absent: Vice Chair Bruce Berlin
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.
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CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Maraviglia called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00pm.
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Berlin absent.
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Buchanan led the flag salute.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
One item of written correspondence was received regarding item 8a.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
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(HOLUB)
Moved by Catherine Sackrison
Seconded by Virginia Roof
Approve the Minutes of the May 2, 2023 Regular Meeting
Passed
7.b Consideration of Time Extension 23-002 for Conditional Use Permit No.19-002; One Year
Time Extension in Accordance With the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Location — 207
Pilgrim Way; Representative — Warren Hamrick
(PEREZ)
Commissioner Roof asked whether a market analysis has been conducted to identify the need
for assisted living facilities in the City.
Planning Manager responded that an analysis was not provided to the City but that the applicant
generally indicated the City's need for additional facilities.
Moved by Catherine Sackrison
Seconded by Virginia Roof
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving Time Extension
23-002.
Passed
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Continued Consideration of Amendments to Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal
Code Regarding a Safe Parking Ordinance; Development Code Amendment 23-001;
Location - Citywide
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding: safe parking sites previously entitled on a temporary basis; safety risks; goals of the
safe parking program; social service providers; eligibility of various sites within the City; housing
element policies; whether the City would operate a safe parking site; and the number of
community members living in vehicles.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing.
Denise stated her confusion over the eligibility of locations in the City and asked questions
about where safe parking sites would be allowed.
Planning Manager Perez and Community Development Director Pedrotti responded and
explained that there would be a permit process involving a sponsor and further explained the
potential locations of safe parking sites.
Katie Webowski asked questions about how notice of the public hearing was provided to the
public.
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Krista Jeffries spoke in favor of a safe parking ordinance and mentioned that she would like to
see cities identify areas appropriate for safe parking sites.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Maraviglia closed the public hearing.
Moved by Kevin Buchanan
Seconded by Chair Maraviglia
Receive an update on the status of the safe parking ordinance, continue the hearing to a date
uncertain and ask the City Council to direct staff to draft a revised safe parking ordinance with
clear performance standards, removal of the requirement to involve a social service provider
and minimization of the costs to operate a safe parking site.
Passed
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.a Consideration of General Plan Consistency for the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital
Improvement Program
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding how ARPA funds can be used and what functions the public safety cameras will fulfill.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public comment period.
Alexandria Davis suggested that a map or detour signage be placed near the swinging bridge
while it is closed for construction.
Hearing no further public comments, Chair Maraviglia closed the public comment period.
Moved by Catherine Sackrison
Seconded by Virginia Roof
Adopt a Resolution finding that the Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the General
Plan.
Passed
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE MAY 2, 2023
Received. Chair Maraviglia opened the public comment period. Hearing no public comments, Chair
Maraviglia closed the public comment period.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director Pedrotti informed the Commission and the public about upcoming
ADU workshops for the public.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 7:15pm.
Jamie Varaviglia, ChJ
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Patrick Holub, Associate Planner