PC Minutes 2017-09-19 ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
ARROYO GRANDE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Mack called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Lan George, Frank Schiro and John Mack were
present. Commissioners Terry Fowler-Payne and Glenn Martin
were absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Planning
Manager Matt Downing, City Engineer Robin Dickerson, and
Secretary Debbie Weichinger were present. Consultants Greg
Young with Quincy Engineering and Emily Creel with SWCA
Environmental Consultants were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Mack led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Teri Tardiff, Faeh Street, spoke against the proposed Popeye's due to the impacts on the
neighborhood.
John Wysong, feels the median on East Grand Avenue in front of SESLOC is not necessary
and suggested the City apply for a grant from the State for reverse osmosis water.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a. Consideration of Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of
September 5, 2017 as modified.
Action: Commissioner George moved to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of September 5, 2017 with the following correction: in the second and fourth
paragraphs on page 3, correct the spelling of Chair Martin's name from Marin to Martin.
Commissioner Schiro seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: George, Schiro, Mack
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Fowler-Payne, Martin
Action: Commissioner Schiro moved, and Commissioner George seconded the motion to
approved Consent Agenda items 7.b. and 7.c., with the recommended courses of action. The
motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Schiro, George, Mack
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fowler-Payne, Martin
7.b. Continued Consideration of A Resolution Approving Street Names for Subarea 2 of the
East Cherry Avenue Specific Plan; Location — East Cherry Avenue; Applicant — Wathen
Castanos Homes
Action: Adopted a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING STREET NAMES FOR SUBAREA 2 OF
THE EAST CHERRY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN AS WALLER PLACE, SWEET PEA COURT,
HAVEN COURT, AND LEEDHAM PLACE".
7.c. Consideration of Lot Line Adjustment No. 17-003; Location — 124 S. Halcyon Road; Applicant
— Richard & Roberta Ramirez; Representative— Mark Vasquez, Design Graphics
Action: Adopted a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 17-003;
LOCATED AT 124 S. HALCYON ROAD; APPLIED FOR BY RICHARD AND ROBERTA
RAMIREZ".
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE BRIDGE STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT
Community Development Director McClish presented the staff report and recommended the
Planning Commission 1. Review the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
(IS/MND) for the proposed Bridge Street Bridge Rehabilitation project; and 2) Make a
recommendation to the City Council to adopt the MND, and instruct the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Determination (NOD).
Director McClish introduced Consultants Greg Young with Quincy and Emily Creel with
SWCA Environmental Consultants, and City Engineer Robin Dickerson.
Consultants Young and Creel, and Director McClish responded to Commission questions
regarding the bridge including the load capacity; red legged frog; truss supporting the
bridge; wall versus column; bridge qualifying for the National Registry; and grants/funding.
Vice Chair Mack opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, Vice Chair Mack
closed the public hearing.
The Commission spoke in support of the IS/MND for the Bridge Street Bridge. On motion
of Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Schiro it was recommended that the
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City Council adopt the MND, and instruct the City Clerk to file a NOD. The motion passed
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: George, Schiro, Mack
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fowler-Payne, Martin
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE SEPTEMBER 5, 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 ma;ority vote.
Case No. Applicant Address Description Action Planner
VSR 17-006 Dave & Shawn 400 Emerald 157 square foot A S. Anderson
Freeman Bay Drive addition to an existing
second story deck
VSR 17-007 Brandon &Ashlee 258 Tally Ho Construction of a new,' A S. Anderson
Akers Road two story, 1,419 square
foot addition with a 683
square foot second
story component to an
existing single-story
residence
In answer to Commissioner George's question regarding Viewsheds (VSR), Director McClish
explained that there are specific findings in the Municipal Code and stated the neighbors are
notified of the actions taken. In answer to Commissioner Mack's question, Ms. McClish stated
that VSR 17-006 is in compliance with the recent Code revisions to roof decks.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Schiro said that Jude Genova passed away and his service is Saturday and you
can find more information on Facebook. Commissioner Schiro stated he attended the recent
ARC meeting and inquired about parking review for the Black Twig Restaurant.
Commissioner Schiro said the Beer Feast is on October 14, 2017 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm and
will benefit the Public Art Committee.
Commissioner George expressed concern with several big items on one agenda and the
amount of time the Commission has to review said items. Commissioner George, Mack, and
Schiro would like to see story poles or renderings for projects. Director McClish stated she
would review and address with a check list and will make sure to require a 3D aspect or an
option of story poles for certain projects. Commissioner George asked staff to provide a check
list for the Commission. In response to Commissioner George's comment, regarding receiving
two copies of the same document, Director McClish said that the Commission may contact
Debbie Weichinger on how you would like to receive your packet i.e. electronic or paper.
In response to Commissioner Mack's question, Director McClish reported staff had a kickoff
meeting for the parking study/East Grand Avenue Master Plan project.
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12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director McClish asked the Commission if anyone is interested in being a representative for the
East Grand Avenue Master Plan Stakeholders Group. It was the consensus of the Commission
that this item be continued until there is a full Commission present.
Director McClish explained why the big agenda for the September 19th Commission meeting
and said in the future staff will try to notify the Commission in advance.
In response to Commissioner Mack's question, Director McClish stated Popeye's will come
before the Commission on a future agenda.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
ATTEST:
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DEBBIE WEICHINGER 1 GLENN MARTIN CH R
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting October 3, 2017)