PC Minutes 2017-06-20 •
ACTION MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION AND
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING/STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017
ARROYO GRANDE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Martin called the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Special Joint
Meeting/Study Session to order at 5:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Terry Fowler-Payne, Lan George, John Mack, Frank
Schiro and Glenn Martin were present.
Parks and Recreation Commissioners Fernando Garcia Ill, Jamie Maraviglia and Will
Reichardt were present. Commissioners Shawn Blethen and Jen
Jensen were absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Planning Manager
Matt Downing, Public Works Director Chris Magdosku, and Secretary
Debbie Weichinger were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Fowler-Payne led the flag salute.
Chair Martin stated item 4. will be heard after item 5.
5. STUDY SESSION FOR REQUEST TO OPERATE A BIKE PARK IN THE JAMES WAY OAK
HABITAT &WILDLIFE PRESERVE
Director Magdosku presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning Commission and
Parks and Recreation Commission discuss the proposed Arroyo Grande Bike Park within the
James Way Oak Habitat & Wildlife Preserve and provide advisement on the proposal to the City
Council.
Mike Ormonde, applicant, presented the proposed "Bike Park" project, along with a slide show. Mr.
Ormonde and Director Magdosku responded to questions from the Commissions including if the
park is recreational or spectator; if there is sufficient parking; if water, a kiosk, picnic bench, trash
cans, or restroom will be available; who will maintain the track; will signs be posted; liability
concerns; and if there will be an operation and maintenance manual.
Bonnie Johnson, representative of Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers, talked about the
Morro Bay Bike Park and spoke in support of the proposed Bike Park.
Chair Martin opened the meeting for public comment.
John Elfers, President of the Oak Park Leisure Gardens Home Owners Association, Michael, Chris
Dotson, and Tom Talbert, spoke against the proposed project with the following concerns: the
(117) members unanimously support the ramps but not at the proposed location; the site is an oak
habitat and wildlife preserve; feels the City will be setting a precedent; human waste will go to the
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creek; the parking area is not feasible; who will make sure rules are followed and safety maintained;
the area is secluded and there is a homeless population in the area there will be excessive noise.
Bonnie Johnson, shared how the Morro Bay bike park works and stated the community is in support
of the park.
Eric Nelson, Crown Hill, spoke in support of the proposed bike park and said the project is
supported by the Parks and Recreation Element.
Chair Martin closed the public comment period.
Director Magdosku said the Open Space Agreement will be reviewed if any changes are necessary.
Individual Commissioners provided the following comments: the Parks and Recreation Commission
has had extensive meetings on the proposed bike park; all the public concerns are being heard; the
Open Space Agreement does not say to keep it in its natural state forever; the youth needs things
to do; with fencing the homeless camp can be cleaned up; permit process, access for emergency
vehicles, bathroom accommodations, liability issue need to be addressed; need an area for
benches; would like to see an alternative location; would like to see an Operations and
Maintenance Manual; wants to see who is responsible for what clearly spelled out; would not be
opposed to a limited permit; the need is real; consider a change inzoning as this may not be the
best location; an environmental report will be required; and spoke in support of the proposed
project.
Commissioner Garcia III stated he would like to discuss with a full Parks and Recreation
commission in attendance.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved, and Commissioner Schiro seconded the motion to
recommend that the City Council consider the use of a rural bike park in the open space,
recognizing that there is an Open Space Agreement, and provide items discussed to City Council.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, George, Martin, Garcia III, Maraviglia, Reichardt
NOES: None
ABSENT : Jensen, Blethen
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received as part of Agenda Item 5.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
ATTEST:
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DEBBIE WEICHINGER GLENN MARTIN, CHA
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting July 18, 2017)