PC Minutes 2023-06-06ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
June 6, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Commission Members Present: Chair Jamie Maraviglia, Catherine Sackrison,
Kevin Buchanan, Vice Chair Bruce Berlin
Commission Members Absent: Virginia Roof
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.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Maraviglia called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:OOpm.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Roof absent.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Berlin 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
(HOLUB)
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Moved by Kevin Buchanan
Seconded by Catherine Sackrison
Approve the Minutes of the May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting.
Passed
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 23-001 and Certification of an Addendum to a
Previously Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND); Corbett Creek Floodplain and
Stream Restoration Project
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner questions
regarding State agency permits required for construction, extents of the project and the
proposed timeline for construction.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing.
Joe Brown, 146 Tally Ho, asked questions about the project's timeline and expressed his desire
for additional work to be completed upstream.
Kelly Scally, May Street, spoke about maintenance concerns in the areas surrounding the creek.
Andy Unruh, 229 Corbett Canyon, asked what metrics will be used to evaluate the success of
the project.
Sharlene Agrusa, 300 and 312 Tally Ho, stated that additional work is needed in reaches 5-6.
Cheryl mentioned that she has spoken with the RCD and would like additional work to occur in
reaches 5-6.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Maraviglia closed the public hearing.
Moved by Catherine Sackrison
Seconded by Vice Chair Bruce Berlin
Adopt a Resolution recommending that City Council approve Conditional Use Permit 23-001
and certify an addendum to a previously certified environmental document.
Passed
8.b Consideration of Amendments to Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code
Regarding Emergency Shelters; Development Code Amendment 23-00*
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to commissioner questions
regarding potential service providers, the number of properties in the Fair Oaks Mixed Use
(FOMU) district, regional efforts to address homelessness and whether there is a currently
proposed applicant or facility.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing.
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Cathy Fields asked whether the ordinance changes are being done to comply with SB2 and
whether any shelters are proposed in the pipeline.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Maraviglia closed the public hearing.
Moved by Vice Chair Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Chair Maraviglia
Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve Development Code
Amendment 23-004 regarding emergency shelters.
Passed
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE MAY 16, 2023
Received.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public comment period. Hearing no public comment, Chair Maraviglia
closed the public comment period.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Maraviglia commended the City for raising the pride flag.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director Pedrotti highlighted the recently completed Smart Share Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOW) workshops.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 7:26pm.
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Jamie Maraviglia, Chair
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Patrick
Holub, Associate Planner
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