PC Minutes 2024-02-20ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
February 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Commission Members Present: Chair Jamie Maraviglia, Planning
Commissioner Catherine Sackrison, Planning
Commissioner Kevin Buchanan, Vice Chair
Bruce Berlin, Planning Commissioner Virginia
Roof
Staff Present: Planning Manager Andrew Perez, Community
Development Director Brian Pedrotti,
Assistant Planner Shayna Gropen, Deputy
City Clerk Julie Hawkins
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Maraviglia called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Maraviglia performed the roll call. All Commissioners were present.
3. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Berlin led the flag salute.
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
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
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Chair Maraviglia opened the public comment period. Speaking from the public was Paula Mason. No
further public comment was received.
Moved by Kevin Buchanan
Seconded by Catherine Sackrison
AYES (3): Chair Maraviglia, Catherine Sackrison, and Kevin Buchanan
ABSTAINED (2): Vice Chair Bruce Berlin, and Virginia Roof
Passed (3 to 0)
7.a Approval of Minutes
(PEREZ)
Approve the minutes of the February 6, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
7.b Consideration of a Resolution Denying With Prejudice Conditional Use Permit 23-006;
New 55 Foot Wireless Telecommunication Facility; Location — 789 Valley Rd; Applicant —
Verizon Wireless
(GROPEN)
Adopt a Resolution denying with prejudice Conditional Use Permit 23-006.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.a 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
(PEREZ)
Planning Manager Perez presented the General Plan Update and responded to questions
regarding: Housing Element, Community Engagement Summary, Building Permits, Infill housing
developments, Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), SB35 Streamlining, Affordable
Housing Trust Fund, Halcyon Complete Streets Plan Status, Street Resurfacing, HASLO
Project, and Accessory Dwelling Units.
Chair Maraviglia opened public comment period. Hearing none, Chair Maraviglia closed the
public comment period.
No action was taken on this item.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE FEBRUARY 6. 2024
None.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Planning Commission.
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Commissioner Roof commented that given the nature of public comment received at the recent public
hearing for the telecommunications tower, the Commission & staff should take a moment to reflect on
what they are doing, and how that affects the town. Commissioner Roof applauds the citizens who
appeared in person to make public comment and continued by saying, when we have a packed room
full of senior citizens who are worried about their future, that feel like second class citizens, something
went wrong. Commissioner Roof continued that she would like to live in a community that prioritizes
people over corporations, where everyone is valued regardless of socio-economic status. Continued
that the Commission and Staff should consider steps to take to improve the process for future issues.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 6:34 pm.
Jamie Maraviglia, Chair
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Juli awkins, Deputy City Clerk
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