PC 2017-10-17 07a Draft Minutes
ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017
ARROYO GRANDE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
215 EAST BRANCH STREET
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Martin called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission: Commissioners Frank Schiro, John Mack, Terry Fowler-Payne,
and Glenn Martin were present. Commissioner Lan George was
absent.
Staff Present: Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Planning
Manager Matt Downing, City Engineer Robin Dickerson, Associate
Planner Kelly Heffernon and Secretary Debbie Weichinger were
present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Chair Martin led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
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 19, 2017 as submitted.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of September 19, 2017 with the following correction: Item 10, last sentence on page 3,
should read “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.” Commissioner Schiro
seconded, and the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mack, Schiro, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: George
ABSTAINED: Fowler-Payne
Action: Commissioner Mack moved, and Commissioner Schiro seconded the motion to
approve Consent Agenda item 7.b. with the recommended course of action. The motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Mack, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: George
7.b. Consideration of Lot Merger 17-004; Location – 505 Cornwall Avenue; Applicant – Kevin
Hunstad
Action: Adopted a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT MERGER 17-004; LOCATED AT
505 CORNWALL DRIVE; APPLIED FOR BY KEVIN HUNSTAD”, as modified to strike the
“removal of the trees” on the plans.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a. CONSIDERATION OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13-002 (TRACT 2985) AND
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 13-002; AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION; AN 11 -
LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION; LOCATION – CORBETT CANYON ROAD/HIGHWAY 227
(APNs 007-031-038, 007-791-034); APPLICANT – DAN AND SCOTT PACE; REPRESENTATIVE
– GREG SOTO, LIVIN ENVIRONMENTS
Associate Planner Heffernon presented the staff report and recommended the Planning
Commission adopt a Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving
Vesting Tentative Tract Map13-002 and Planned Unit Development 13-002. Planner Heffernon
responded to Commission questions regarding parking analysis; drainage study; mitigation for
sensitive receptors; drainage swale; location of meters; approval by the trash company; ARC
review; deed restriction; removal of the existing pine trees along the top of creek bank; guest
parking; maintenance agreement; and if the project will cause flooding for properties on Tally
Ho Road.
City Engineer Dickerson, Community Development Director McClish and Planning Manager
Downing responded to Commission questions regarding flooding and if the project will cause
the residents on Tally Ho Road to flood; the residential suburban zoning; sidewalks; bike lanes;
Caltrans review of sidewalks and bike lanes; and traffic counts over the bridge.
Ms. Heffernon clarified to the Commission that these are conceptual plans and that there is no
HOA.
Greg Soto, Architect, presented the project and said the developer did not want to install curb,
gutter, and sidewalk; the plans are conceptual; and responded to questions from the
Commission.
Robert Montoya, Civil Engineer, stated the drainage increase can be handled on the site and
flow will not increase; the bio-swale will take flow from the Highway; is opposed to the sidewalk;
and responded to questions from the Commission.
Dan Pace, owner, opposed the installation of sidewalk on Highway 227 due to safety; prefers
installing landscaping at the time the houses are built; and responded to questions from the
Commission.
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Chair Martin opened the public hearing for comment:
Rod Denham, Tally Ho Road, stated he is not opposed to someone building on the
property; Tally Ho is rural residential; Caltrans is supposed to widen the road and asked if
Caltrans is going to repair the bridge.
Aaron Denham, Tally Ho Road, expressed concern with the run off and where the water will
drain; supports the developer installing sidewalks; stated the project should have two
entrances; the trees are pine; and would like the oak trees to stay that the City previously
required.
Scott Pace, Refugio Place, stated he does not feel parking is a problem; the traffic study
shows traffic has reduced 20%; the project looks like a perfect transition; opposes the
sidewalk for safety reasons.
Dan Pace stated that Caltrans wants the acceleration lane.
Hearing no further speakers, Chair Martin closed the public hearing.
Staff responded to additional questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Fowler-Payne provided the following comments: spoke in support of the
project; installing sidewalk would take away the rural character of the area; is opposed to
the installation of the sidewalk; and said by flipping Lot 1 you could get two guest parking
spaces at the end of the step out (hammerhead).
Commissioner Mack provided the following comments: concern with the sidewalk and the
parking; agrees that extending the hammerhead would get eight spaces and noted the
sidewalk on the other side of Tally Ho Road.
Commissioner Schiro provided the following comments: concern with the density, pa rking,
and stated the Commission needs to side with the professionals (SAC department heads)
with regard to sidewalk.
Commissioner Martin provided the following comments: in favor of the sidewalk; ok w ith
parking and would like one guest parking for each lot; and stated the parking could be in
the pathway easement.
Action: Commissioner Mack moved to adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 13-002 (TRACT 2985) AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 13 -002;
LOCATION – CORBETT CANYON ROAD/HIGHWAY 227 (APNs 007-031-038, 007-791-
034); APPLICANT- DAN AND SCOTT PACE; REPRESENTATIVE – GREG SOTO, LIVIN
ENVIRONMENTS, as modified to install six guest parking stalls; and the elimination of
installing curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Commissioner Fowler-Payne seconded the motion.
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AYES: Fowler-Payne, Mack
NOES: Schiro, Martin
ABSENT: George
The motion failed on a 2-2-1 vote.
Commissioner Mack asked if curb and gutter could be installed and not the sidewalk.
Director McClish stated the Conditions of Approval includes a Class II bike path for the purpose
of connectivity and that SAC recommended curb, gutter, and sidewalk per Code.
Action: Commissioner Martin moved to adopt a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 13-002 (TRACT 2985) AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 13-002;
LOCATION – CORBETT CANYON ROAD/HIGHWAY 227 (APNs 007-031-038, 007-791-
034); APPLICANT- DAN AND SCOTT PACE; REPRESENTATIVE – GREG SOTO, LIVIN
ENVIRONMENTS, as modified with the following: inclusion of a public access easement
for the DG pathway on the northerly side of the development; require a minimum of 6 guest
parking stalls accessible off the driveway and maintained by the property owners and
modify Condition #74 to require consultation with Caltrans regarding curb, gut ter and
sidewalk on Highway 227. Commissioner Schiro seconded the motion.
Commissioner Fowler-Payne asked if the developer is willing to install the curb, gutter, and
sidewalk.
Planning Manager Downing clarified that the installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk has
always been a requirement for the proposed project.
Dan Pace discussed project and reiterated that he does not want to install the curb, gutter, and
sidewalk due to safety concerns.
Commission discussion included the sidewalk/project.
Scott Pace, applicant, stated that Caltrans has not talked about a sidewalk.
After Commission and staff discussion, Commissioner Martin amended condition of
Approval 74. “Install new concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the Corbett Canyon
Road/Highway 227 frontage in compliance with AGMC 16.68.020F(1), after consultation with
Caltrans and as approved by the City Engineer.”
Commissioner Martin addressed Rob Denham’s concerns regarding flooding; and
sidewalk.
Commissioner Martin reinserted to his amendment above that a public easement be
created for the DG pathway and inclusion of the six quest parking stalls.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Martin, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, Mack
NOES: None
ABSENT: George
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
9.a. None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS SINCE SEPTEMBER 19, 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
PPR 17-015 Robbie Bruzus 538 Le Point
Street
Establishment of a
vacation rental in an
existing single family
residence
A C. Turner
PPR 17-016 Sarah & Anton Selzer 1253 Cedar
Street
Establishment of a
homestay in an
existing guest house
A C. Turner
PPR 17-018 CB&S Construction
Inc.
201 Garden
Street
Establishment of a
vacation rental in an
existing single family
residence
A C. Turner
In answer to Commissioner Fowler-Payne’s question regarding homestays, Planning Manager
Downing gave a brief report.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Martin asked for a copy of the current zoning map.
In answer to Commissioner Fowler-Payne’s and Schiro’s questions regarding the Camp Arroyo
Grande, Director McClish gave an update on the Camp.
In response to Commissioner Mack’s question, Director McClis h reported staff and consultants
had a kickoff meeting for the parking study/East Grand Avenue Master Plan project.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Commissioner Representative for the East Grand Avenue Master Plan
Stakeholders Group.
Commissioner Mack volunteered to be the Representative for the East Grand Avenue Master
Plan Stakeholders Group.
In response to Commissioner Fowler-Payne’s question, Planning Manager Downing gave a
brief report on the East Branch Streetscape project.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(Approved at PC Meeting ______________)