Agenda Package - PC_Oct18_2022PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
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In compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the
Ralph M. Brown Act, this Planning Commission meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
Meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website and www.slo-span.org.
Members of the public may participate and provide public comment on agenda items during the meeting by
joining the Zoom meeting or by submitting written public comments to the Clerk of the Commission at pc-
publiccomment@arroyogrande.org.
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.FLAG SALUTE
Chair Martin
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. Members of the public may
provide public comment remotely by joining the Zoom meeting utilizing one of the methods provided
below. Please use the “raise hand” feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Click the link below to join the webinar:
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• Or Telephone Attendee: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799; 1-253-215-8782; Press * 9 to “raise
hand” for public comment
The Brown Act restricts the Commission from taking formal action on matters not published on the
agenda. In response to your comments, the Chair or presiding official may:
• Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you.
• A Commissioner may state a desire to meet with you.
• It may be the desire of the Commission to place your issue or matter on a future agenda.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Commission:
• Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
• Your comments should be directed to the Commission as a whole and not directed to an individual
Commissioner.
• Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Commissioner or member of the audience
shall not be permitted.
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
(HOLUB)
Recommended Action:
Approve the Minutes from the October 4, 2022 Meeting
8.PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9.NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
10.NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE OCTOBER 4, 2022
ITEM NO. 1: Plot Plan Review 22-048; Establishment of A Vacation Rental in an Existing Single
Family Residence; Location – 1601 Sierra Drive; Applicant – Darby Childress
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Vacation
Rental in the Residential Suburban (RS) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00
pm on October 24, 2022.
ITEM NO. 2: Plot Plan Review 22-043; Establishment of A Vacation Rental in an Existing Single
Family Residence; Location – 362 North Elm Street; Applicant – Marlyce Franks
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Vacation
Rental in the Single Family (SF) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on
October 24, 2022.
ITEM NO. 3: Plot Plan Review 22-049; Establishment of A Vacation Rental in an Existing
Accessory Dwelling Unit; Location – 506 Ide Street; Applicant – Samantha Engleman
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Vacation
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Rental in the Single Family (SF) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on
October 24, 2022.
ITEM NO. 4: Plot Plan Review 22-50; Establishment of A Vacation Rental in an Existing Single
Family Residence; Location – 541 Ide Street; Applicant – Samantha Engleman
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Vacation
Rental in the Single Family (SF) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on
October 24, 2022.
ITEM NO. 5: Plot Plan Review 22-51; Establishment of A Homestay in an Existing Accessory
Dwelling Unit; Location – 309 East Cherry Avenue; Applicant – Linda Osty.
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Homestay in
the Single Family (SF) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on October
24, 2022.
ITEM NO. 6: Plot Plan Review 22-52; Establishment of A Homestay in an Existing Accessory
Dwelling Unit; Location – 304 South Mason Street; Applicant – Rene Macie
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Homestay in
the Village Residential (VR) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on
October 24, 2022.
ITEM NO. 7: Plot Plan Review 22-54; Establishment of A Homestay in an Existing Accessory
Dwelling Unit; Location – 926 Magnolia Drive; Applicant – Michael Amenta
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community
Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a Homestay in
the Single Family (SF) zoning district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on October
24, 2022.
11.COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Planning Commission.
12.STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Community Development Director.
13.ADJOURNMENT
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 City
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
October 4, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Commission Members Present: Chair Glenn Martin, Vice Chair Jamie
Maraviglia, Commissioner Jim Guthrie
Commission Members Absent: Commissioner Frank Schiro, Kevin Buchanan
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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1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Martin called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2.ROLL CALL
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 Approval of Minutes
ATTACHMENT 1
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Moved by Vice Chair Maraviglia
Seconded by Commissioner Guthrie
Approve the Minutes of the September 6, 2022 Regular Meeting
Passed
7.b Consideration of Time Extension 22-003 For Conditional Use Permit No. 18-007; One Year
Time Extension In Accordance With The Arroyo Grande Municipal Code; Location – 1214
E. Grand Ave; Applicants – Floyd Hinesley and Fred Porter
(PEREZ)
Moved by Vice Chair Maraviglia
Seconded by Commissioner Guthrie
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving Time Extension
22-003.
Passed
7.c Consideration of Proposed the Street Name for Tract 2985; Location – Corbett Canyon
Road/Highway 227; Applicant –Scott Pace
(PEREZ)
Moved by Vice Chair Maraviglia
Seconded by Commissioner Guthrie
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving the street name
for Tract 2985 (Attachment 1).
Passed
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Consideration Of Amendments To Title 16 Of The Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC)
Regarding Tiny Homes on Wheels; Development Code Amendment 20-004; Location –
Citywide
(PEREZ)
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding the proposed maximum height.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing. Hearing no public comment, Chair Martin closed the
public hearing.
Moved by Chair Martin
Seconded by Vice Chair Maraviglia
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It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution recommending the City
Council adopt the Tiny Homes on Wheels ordinance.
Passed
8.b Consideration of Appeal to Planning Commission Case 22-001; Appeal of Plot Plan
Review 22-026 for the Establishment of a Vacation Rental; Location – 1136 East Grand
Avenue
(HOLUB)
Assistant Planner Holub presented the staff report and responded to Commission questions
regarding the emergency contact.
Chair Martin opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, Chair Martin closed the public
hearing.
Moved by Chair Martin
Seconded by Commissioner Guthrie
Adopt a Resolution denying Appeal Case No. 22-001 and approving Plot Plan Review 22-026
(Attachment 1).
Passed
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Received.
Assistant Planner Holub read an email into the record regarding item number 2 on the notice of
administrative items.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Director Pedrotti responded to Commissioner questions regarding the RFP for a consultant to help with
the General Plan update as well as for short term rental host compliance services.
12. STAF F COMMUNICATIONS
Director Pedrotti mentioned that the ADU Ordinance was adopted by the Council on 9/27/22 and that
the Ordinance will be sent to HCD for approval.
Director Pedrotti also provided a update on the short term rental ordinance updates as well as the
parklets ordinance.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 6:32.
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Glen Martin, Chair
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Patrick Holub, Associate Planner
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