Planning Commission Agenda 02-21-17Planning
Commission
Teresa McClish, CDD Director
Debbie Weichinger, Secretary
Lan George, Chair
Terry Fowler-Payne, Commissioner
John Mack, Commissioner
Glenn Martin, Commissioner
Frank Schiro, Planning Commissioner
AGENDA SUMMARY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017
6:00 P.M.
Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Schiro
4. AGENDA REVIEW:
The Commission may revise the order of agenda items depending on public interest
and/or special presentations.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS:
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present
issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda.
Comments should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the
Planning Commission. The Brown Act restricts the Commission from taking formal
action on matters not published on the agenda. The Commission requests that public
comment be limited to three (3) minutes and be accompanied by voluntary submittal
of a “speaker slip” to facilitate meeting organization and preparation of the minutes.
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 (WEICHINGER)
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the February 7, 2017 meeting.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 16-003; AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16.44.050 OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; LOCATION –
CITYWIDE; APPLICANT – CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
(Downing)
Recommended Action: It is recommended the Planning Commission adopt a
resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Section
16.44.050 of the City of Arroyo Grande Municipal Code regarding floodplain
management.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
9.a. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF PROJECT 17-001; INTERPRETATION OF ARROYO
GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE DEFINITION OF STORY; LOCATION – CITYWIDE;
APPLICANT – CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE (Anderson)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Planning Commission review
the definition of “story” in the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code and adopt a Resolution
providing an interpretation classifying rooftop decks as a separate story.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE FEBRUARY 7, 2017:
This is a notice of administrative decision for Minor Use Permits, including any
approvals, denials or referrals by the Community Development Director. An
administrative decision must be appealed or called up for review by the Planning
Commission by a majority vote.
Case No. Applicant Address Description Action Planner
ARCH 16-013
Mark Vasquez 301 S. Mason
Street
New secondary dwelling
unit and residential
addition in the Historic
Character Overlay
District
A M. Downing
VSR 16-005
MEX 17-001
David and
Jennifer
Daniels
250 Ridgeview
Way
Demolition and
replacement of an
existing residence and
garage and side yard
setback reduction
A S. Anderson
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS:
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Planning Commission.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS:
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Community Development Director.
• Planning Commissioner 2017 schedule for Architectural Review Committee and
Historical Resource Committee meetings.
13. ADJOURNMENT
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All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed to a
majority of the Planning Commission within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of
business on the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the Community
Development Department, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the
Legislative and Information Services Department at 805-473-5414 as soon as possible and at least 48
hours prior to the meeting date.
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