PC Minutes 2011-08-02 MINUTES
', PLANNING COMMISSION
, TUESDAY AUGUST 2, 2011
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission met in regular session with Chair
Ruth presiding; also present were Commissioners Martin and Sperow. Staff members in
attendance were Community Development Director Teresa McClish and Planning Intern Matt
Downing.
Commissioners Barneich and Keen were absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
AGENDA REVIEW: There were no changes to the order of the Agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was the consensus of the Commission that the minutes of June
7, and June 21, 2011 be continued to the next regular meeting due to the absence of other
Commissioners.
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A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
B. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS AFTER AGENDA PREPARATION: None
I1. PUB�IC HEARING ITEMS:
A. VARIANCE 11-001; LOCATION — 785 EASY STREET; APPLICANT— GLEN BURGESS
& SUSAN ABUNDIS
Planning Intern Matthew Downing presented the staff report for the Planning Commission to
consider an application to reduce the side yard setback requirements from 30 feet to 20 feet in
the Residential Estate zoning district. The Planning Commission had approved a Variance for
this project on April 21, 2009, which has expired and the project has not been built.
The meeting was opened to the public:
Glen Burgess, gave the history of the project; stated the plans are the same as previously
approved; and asked the Commission to approve the Variance.
Commissioner Martin stated she attended the ARC meeting and reported that ARC discussed
the cross slopes and ARC would like to review the plans if any changes are made to the house.
Commissioner Sperow made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martin to adopt a resolution
approving Variance 11-001; Location — 785 Easy Street; Applicants — Glen Burgess and Susan
Abundis.
RESOI.UTI�N NO. 11-2137
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF �
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING VARIANCE 11-001; 785 EASY
STREET; APPLIED FOR BY GLEN BURGESS AND SUSAN ABUNDIS
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The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: i
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AYES: Commissioners Sperow, Martin and Chair Ruth
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Barneich and Keen
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2nd day of August 2011.
B. APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION 11-002; LOCATION — 930 E. GRAND AVENUE;
APPELLANT— LARRY GARNER & THE KINSELLA FAMILY TRUST
Matthew Downing, Planning Intern presented the staff report for the Planning Commission to
consider an appeal of the Community Development Director's approval of a Minor Exception
waiving on-site parking requirements, concurrently processed and approved with a Plot Plan
Review to establish a dance studio in an existing commercial retail building. Mr. Downing
stated that two businesses have offered their property for parking for the studio.
Mr. Downing answered Commission ques#ions relating to the access easement on the side of
the building; on-site parking; on-street parking; and the 30 minute parking zone in front of the
studio. Commissioner Ruth indicated she would like to see a parking agreement worked out. �
Ms. McClish stated that the 30 minute limited parking zone in front of the studio, 930 East Grand
Avenue could go back to the Traffic Commission for consideration.
The meeting was opened to the public:
Larry Garner, East Grand Avenue, appellant, expressed his concern with the noise; parking;
safety issues and tax revenue relating to the dance studio and is not in support of the use being
a dance studio for this building. He stated he has contacted two adjacent property owners,
which indicated they are not interested in sharing parking and is concerned about loss of on-
street parking for the adjacent theater and car dealership.
Tony Flatos, Farrell Smyth Inc. agreed with Mr. Garner's concerns; stated he will not allow
parking on his property and is not in support of the project.
Peter Keith, East Grand Avenue property owner, stated the retail use has declined on East
Grand Avenue; if the use (dance studio) is denied the building will sit empty; he does not have
parking and can instruct the tenant not to park on Farrell Smyth's Inc. lot; would like the existing
30 minute parking at 930 East Grand Avenue removed; disagreed with the noise factor; and
answered questions from the Commission relating to parking and previous retail use.
Shelby Bundy, applicant (Pismo Beach), stated no one has complained to her about noise;
parking has not been an issue to this point; talked about class size; class hours; and students
have been made aware of the parking issues and where to park.
Commissioner Martin stated she would like to see something in place for the parking issue to be
resolved.
Ms. McClish stated the City would like to see a shared parking program between property �
owners; a "look back" condition could be placed on the project; answered Commission �
questions regarding parking agreement; noise; and stated eliminating the existing 30 minute !
parking zone would have to go back to Traffic Commission.
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Commissioner Ruth expressed her concerns and is not in support of the project.
Peter Keith reiterated his comments above and added not approving the use would cause a
hardship to the dance studio and him; supports a parking agreement with his neighbors; and
referred to the letters supporting the project attached to the staff report.
Commissioner Martin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sperow to adopt a resolution
denying appeal to Planning Commission Case No. 11-002 and approving Plot Plan Review Case
No. 11-005 and Minor Exception Case No. 11-002 to allow the reduction of on-site parking
requirements for the use of a commercial building in the Fair Oaks Mixed Use District as a dance
fitness center, applied for by Larry Garner and the Kinsella Family with the following modifications:
• the approval of this project is subject to be reviewed in six (6) months at a public
hearing of the Planning Commission in order to ensure the use is not detrimental to the
public health, safety, or general welfare. At such time the applicant shall provide the
following data to demonstrate compliance with this permit and parking needs:
■ Class sign-in logs to demonstrate average class size
■ Weekly class schedules
■ Approximate number of cars and parking locations per class
• At the time of the six (6) month review the property owner shall report on the status
of obtaining a shared parking agreement.
• In accordance with Development Code Section 16.12.110, if at the time of the six (6)
month review it is determined by a majority vote of the Planning Commission that the
required findings for Plot Plan Review, particularly number two (2), cannot be made
in the affirmative, the permit shall be revoked.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-2138
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE DENYING APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NO. 11-002
AND APPROVING PLOT PLAN REVIEW CASE NO. 11-005 AND MINOR
EXCEPTION CASE NO. 11-002 TO ALLOW THE REDUCTION OF ON-SITE
PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN
THE FAIR OAKS MIXED USE DISTRICT AS A DANCE FITNESS CENTER,
APPLIED FOR BY LARRY GARNER AND THE KINSELLA FAMILY TRUST FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 930 E. GRAND AVENUE
The motion was approved by the follawing roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Martin and Sperow
NOES: Chair Ruth
ABSEIVT: Commissioners Barneich and Keen
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2"d day of August 2011.
The Commission took a break at 7:55 pm and reconvened at 8:07 pm.
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III. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
A. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 11-001; LOCATION — SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
WHITELEY AND IDE; APPLICANT— BILL COCKSHOTT
Community Development Director Teresa McClish presented the staff report to the Planning
Commission to consider a Certificate of Compliance to verify the legality of a vacant residential
lot in the Village.
The meeting was opened to the public:
Bill Cockshott, property owner, stated there was an error of the legal description, without having
Certificate of Compliance it would be difficult to get title insurance.
Commissioner Sperow made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ruth to adopt a resolution of
the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande approving Certificate of Compliance 11-
001; IocateG at the southeast corner of Whiteley and tde Streets; applied for by Bill Cockshott.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-2139
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE APPROVING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 11-001; �OCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WHITELEY AND IDE STREETS; APPLIED FOR
BY BILL COCKSHOTT
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Sperow, Ruth and Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Barneich and Keen
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2nd day of August 2011.
B. TIME EXTENSION 11-002; LOCATION — 393, 395 & 397 CORBETT CANYON ROAD;
APPLICANT— LEONARD LANGER
Community Development Director Teresa McClish presented the staff report to the Planning
Commission to consider a one-year time extension for Lot Line Adjustment 09-002.
In answer to Commissioner Martin's question, Ms. McClish stated the access is a share�
driveway.
Leonard Langer, project representative, stated there is a shared driveway and the applicant is
trying to get finance for his project.
Commissioner Martin mad� � motion, seconded by Commissioner Sperow to adopt a resolution of
the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande approving Time Extension 11-002; located
at 393, 395 & 397 Corbett Canyon Road; applied for by Leonard Langer.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-2140 i
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE APPROVING TIME EXTENSION 11-002; LOCATED AT 393, 395 &
397 CORBETT C�NYON ROAD; APPLIED FOR BY LEONARD �ANGER
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� The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Martin, Sperow and Ruth
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Barneich and Keen
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2"d day of August 2011.
IV. REFERRAL ITEMS FOR COMMISSION ACTION/NOTICES OF ADMINISTRATIVE
DECISIONS SINCE JULY 19 2011:
Case No. A p. `; Address +Descri tion Action Planner :
TUP 11- Boy Scout 490 E. Cherry Temporary office for troop meetings during Approved Matt
011 Troop 413 Ave. rebuilding of Boy Scout Hall Downing
TUP 11- St. Patrick's 900 W. Branch Annual BBQ&Auction; September 17& Approved Matt
012 School Street September 18 Downing
TUP 11- Donna's 1069 E. Grand Temporary tent for annual Labor Day Tent Approved Matt
014 Interiors Avenue Sale Downing
Additionai ro'ects ma be added via su lemental A enda memorandums.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None
VI. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS: None
VII. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND FOLLOW-UP:
Community Development Director McClish reported Hampton Inn is open; VCA was i�sued
Certificate of Occupancy and is open; Petco is still in progress; and Le Point Street parking lot is
near completion, with a ribbon cutting tentatively scheduled on August 9, 2011 before the City
Council meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Commissioner Sperow, seconded by Commissioner Martin and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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DEBBIE WEICHINGER ELI ABETH RUTH, CHAIR
SECRETARY TO TF4E COMMISSION
AS TO CONTENT:
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TERESA Mc ISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
' (Approved at the September 6, 2011 meeting)