PC Minutes 2024-10-15ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
October 15, 2024, 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, Bruce Berlin, Vice Chair
Virginia Roof
Staff Present: Planning Manager Andrew Perez, Associate
Planner Patrick Holub, Community
Development Director Brian Pedrotti,
Assistant Planner Shayna Gropen
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 6:00.
2. ROLL CALL
3. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Berlin led the flag salute.
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission was provided one item of written correspondence regarding item 8c.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
The commission suggested changes to the minutes to be reviewed at a future meeting.
Moved by Kevin Buchanan
Seconded by Bruce Berlin
Continue consideration of the minutes of the September 17, 2024 regular meeting.
Passed
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a Consideration of CUP24-001; New 68 Foot Wireless Telecommunication Facility and
Finding That This Action Is Exempt From Review Under CEQA Pursuant to State
Guidelines Section 15303; Location 959 Valley Rd; Applicant — Verizon Wireless
Assistant Planner Shayna Gropen presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
questions regarding: brightline rules; current and future demand; sunset clauses; flood
elevations: and knox boxes.
Chair Maraviglia called for a five minute break at 6:46pm. The Commission reconvened at
6:51 pm.
Madison LaScalza, representative, responded to Commissioner questions.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing.
Speaking from the public were the following speakers: Paula Mason; Carol Cranfield; Tony
Kabliska; Jeff Metcalfe; Garry Schmidt; and Ethel Landers.
Hearing no further public comment, Chair Maraviglia closed the public hearing.
Moved by Catherine Sackrison
Seconded by Bruce Berlin
1) Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) approving Conditional Use Permit 24-001; and
2) Find that this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State Guidelines section 15303 for the
installation of new small structures and facilities.
Passed
8.b Continued Consideration of Amendments to Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal
Code Regarding Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Finding That This Action is
Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act
Planning Manager Andrew Perez presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
questions regarding: permit processes; notification requirements; and current versus proposed
regulations.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing.
Speaking from the public were the following: Garry Schmidt; Paula Mason; Carol Cranfield; and
Ethel Landers.
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Moved by Catherine Sackrison
Seconded by Bruce Berlin ,
1) Adopt the attached Resolution recommending City Council to adopt the proposed ordinance
amending the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code (AGMC) regarding wireless telecommunication
facilities with the incorporation of the previous ordinance's setback requirements; and
2) Find the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines and direct staff to prepare and file with the
Office of Planning and Research and the Clerk of the County of San Luis Obispo a Notice of
Exemption (NOE) as provided under Public Resources Code Section 21152(b) and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15062.
Passed
8.c Consideration of Tentative Parcel Map 23-001; Subdivision of One (1) Parcel into Four (4)
with One (1) Remainer Parcel; Location — 444 Lierly Lane; Representative — Kerry
Margason, MBS Land Surveys
Community Development Director Pedrotti introduced the item and requested that the Planning
Commission continue the item to a date certain of October 29th, 2024.
Michael Stanton, representative, spoke about the applicant's letter that was included as a
supplemental memo and requested that the Planning Commission approve the project.
Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing.
Speaking from the public were the following speakers: Dave Pomeroy; Tom Griffin; Robin
Greene; Brandon Gresham; Kerry Margason; and Byron Grant.
Chair Maraviglia closed the public hearing.
Moved by Chair Maraviglia
Seconded by Vice Chair Virginia Roof
It is recommended that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to a date certain
of October 29th to allow staff additional time to review the proposal. The project will be noticed
again in advance of the next meeting.
Passed
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
None.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Planning Commission.
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The Commission congratulated Commissioner Buchanan for the birth of his child.
Chair Maraviglia thanked the first responders for their work during a difficult situation near her home.
12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Community Development Director.
Community Development Director Pedrotti provided updates on the following items: ATP Workshop on
September 26th; Popup ATP workshop at Harvest Festival on September 28th; and the revised ADU
Ordinance.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 8:48pm.
Jamie Maraviglia, Chair
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Patrick Holub, Associate Planner
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