PC Minutes 2023-07-18ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
July 18, 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,
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
`v* Chair Maraviglia called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Roof absent.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Berlin
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Greg Cottrel spoke in support of a future tax initiative to support road repairs.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Roof joined the meeting.
7.a Approval of Minutes
Moved by Vice Chair Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Kevin Buchanan
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Approve the Minutes of the June 20, 2023 Planning Commission meeting.
Passed
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 22-008 and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 23-001;
Three (3) New Residential Condominiums and Expansion of a Legally Nonconforming
Use; Location — 951 E Grand Ave; Representative — Michael Dammeyer. StudioDAM
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report.
Greg Cottrel, applicant, spoke in support of the project and responded to questions regarding
density bonuses.
Michael Dammeyer, architect, responded to Commissioner questions regarding: lighting;
building height; electric transmission lines; building colors; parking locations; and fire protection.
Planning Manager Perez responded to a Commissioner question regarding building code
requirements.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing. Hearing none, Chair Maraviglia closed the public
hearing.
Moved by Catherine Sackrison
Seconded by Vice Chair Bruce Berlin
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use
Permit 22-008 and Tentative Tract Map 23-001 for the project located at 951 E. Grand Avenue
(Attachment 1).
Passed
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE JUNE 20. 2023
Received.
Commissioner Roof spoke in support of item 3 and asked a question regarding items 1 and 2.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director Pedrotti provided the following updates:
1) The City Council introduced an ordinance regarding emergency shelters on June 27th. The
ordinance is scheduled for final adoption by the City Council on July 25th.
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2) The City Council will consider the Halcyon Complete Streets plan on July 25th.
Associate Planner Holub informed the Commission that a public meeting regarding the Corbett Creek
Floodplain and Stream Restoration project will be held at the Council Chambers on July 19th from 5:30-
7pm.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 6:46pm.
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Jamie Maraviglia, Chair
Patrick Holub, Associate Planner
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