PC Minutes 2023-10-17ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
October 17, 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
Chair Maraviglia called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2. ROLL CALL
All present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Roof
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chair Maraviglia opened the public comment period. Hearing none, Chair Maraviglia closed the public
comment period.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Chair Maraviglia opened the public comment period.
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Mike Stanton, MBS Land Surveys, spoke is support of item 7.b. and offered to answer any questions
from the Commission.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Maraviglia closed the public comment period.
7.a Approval of Minutes
Moved by Vice Chair Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Catherine Sackrison
Approve the Minutes of the September 19, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting.
Passed
7.b Consideration of Lot Line Adjustment 23-001 and Finding That This Action is Exempt
From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to State
Guidelines Section 15305; Location — 902 The Pike; Applicant — MBS Land Surveys
Moved by Vice Chair Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Catherine Sackrison
1) Adopt a Resolution approving Lot Line Adjustment 23-001; and 2) Determine that this project
is categorically exempt per Section 15305(a) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding minor
alterations in land use limitations
Passed
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 23-005; Halcyon Redevelopment Project and
Finding That This Action Is Exempt From Review Under The California Environmental
Quality Act Pursuant To State Guidelines Section 15332; Location — 316 South Halcyon
Road;
Associate Planner Holub presented the staff report and responded to questions regarding:
density, parking, paving, street trees and emergency access.
CJ Horstman, representative, spoke in support of the project, gave background on how the
project scope was developed and responded to Commissioner questions regarding bike lockers;
considerations of three-story buildings; and photovoltaic systems.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing.
Alexandria spoke about her experience as a tenant on the second floor with regard to the
difficulties of storing a bicycle and stated that outdoor bicycle storage would be beneficial to the
residents.
Judy, asked a question regarding the project location that was answered by Associate Planner
Holub.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Maraviglia closed the public hearing.
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Moved by Catherine Sackrison
Seconded by Kevin Buchanan
1) Adopt a Resolution approving the proposed project; and 2) Determine that this project is
categorically exempt per Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding infill development
Passed
8.b Consideration of Development Code Amendment 23-005; Amendments to the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code Regarding Restrictions On Irrigated Turf Installation And Use
Citywide And Finding That This Action Is Exempt From Review Under The California
Environmental
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report and responded to questions regarding:
applicability of the draft Ordinance to existing turf areas; private versus public parks; and water
conservation programs sponsored by the City.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing.
Alexandria spoke about how water use restrictions can impact renters because they are
required to water turf but also are required to conserve water.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Maraviglia closed the public hearing.
Moved by Vice Chair Bruce Berlin
Seconded by Catherine Sackrison
1) Adopt a Resolution recommending that City Council approve the ordinance amendments; and
2) Determine that the ordinance amendments are exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15304.
Passed
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Received.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public comment period.
Judy spoke about her concerns related to the parklets in the Village.
Alexandria stated her support for the parklets in the Village.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Maraviglia spoke about the General Plan Update Workshop and that she enjoyed the mapping
exercise.
Vice Chair Berlin also spoke about his positive experience at the General Plan Update Workshop.
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12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Development Director Pedrotti provided the following updates:
1) A survey will be sent to each mailbox in City limits asking residents to participate in the General Plan
Update process;
2) An application was received for a rehabilitation hospital behind AG Community Hospital; and
3) The City Council reviewed the City's regulations regarding formula businesses in the Village and
provided suggestions for updates that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in the near future.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 7:35.
Jamie Maraviglia, Chair
Patrick Holub, Associate Planner
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