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PL�4NNING COMMISSION
APRIL 19, 20'i 1
6:00 P.IVi.
CALL TO ORDER - The Arroyo Grande Pianning Commission met in regular session with Chair
Ruth presiding; also present were Commissioners Barneich, Keen, Martin and Sperow. Staff
members in attendance were Community Development Director Teresa McClish, Associate
Planner Ryan Foster and Assistant Planner Darryl Mimick.
ANNOUNCEMEfVTS: There were no announcements.
AGENDA REVIEW: Chair Ruth indicated that PUBLIC HEARING ITEM D. TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 1�-001 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 11-001; NKT COMIVIERCIAL; 303
EAST BRANCH STREET, will be reviewed first on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Commissioner Sperow, seconded by
Commissioner Keen, the April 5, 2011 minufes were approved as presented. Upon roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Sperow, Keen, Martin, Ruth
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Barneich
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A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
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B. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS AFTER AGENDA PREPARATION: None
II. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
D. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 11-001 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 11-001; NKT
COMMERCIAL; 303 EAST BRANCH STREET
Commissioner Martin recused herself from this item and stepped down from the podium.
Associate Planner Ryan Foster reported that the applicant has requested that this item be
continued to a date certain of May 3, 2011. Mr. Foster presented the staff report for the
proposed Tentative Tract Map and Conditional Use Permit to subdivide 2.81 acres into eleven
(11) lots (1 open space lot, 3 commercial lots and 7 residential lots), renovate an existing
commercial building for use as a neighborhood market and construct two (2) new commercial
buildings totaling 3,300 square-feet. He reported the proposal was presented to HRC, which
preferred to the leave the corner of the existing building as is, ARC approved the project as
proposed and Traffic Commission recommended approval of the project with elimination of the
westernmost driveway on East Branch Street and preferred striping plan Option 5A.
The meeting was opened to the public:
Carol Florence, Principal Planner, Oasis, representative for NKT, requested this item be
continued to a date certain of May 3, 2011 due to unexpected costs for thP project; expressed
concern with Conditions of Approval no's. 29, 34, 57 and 105.
' ' Carrol Pruett, Nelson Street (business), and Huasna Road (resident) stated he is in support of
the project.
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Terry Payne, Miller Way, expressed concern with drainage; increased parking by the 3 units;
tree removal/replacement ratio; lighting along corridor; and questioned if the open space is '
calculated into Bidg B and the parking.
Alice Reinheimer, Gularte, is in support of the market and trail between Le Point Street and East
Branch Street; concern with land use and environmental near creek (referred to Land Use
Element of the General Plan, Village Design Guidelines and Municipal Code); the setback of 35
feet and questioned if the wetland report has been done.
Paul Ellis, Le Poinf Street, expressed concern with traffic on Mason Street and suggested a
boulevard stop at Mason Street and Le Point Street and questioned if the commercial site will
have sufficient parking.
Mr. Foster addressed Commissioner Barneich's concern with the drainage and the location of
lots in the creek setback. Ms. McClish stated the average provision has been done.
On motion of Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Barneich, this item was
continued to a date certain of May 3, 2011. Upon roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Keen, Barneich, Ruth, Sperow
NOES: � None
ABSTAIfV: Commissioner Martin
Commissioner Martin returned to the podium.
A. PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 11-002; REVIEW OF SIGiV PLANS, CANOPIES AND
�UILDING TRINI FOR 214 EAST BRANCH STREET
Assistant Planner Darryl Mimick presented the staff report for consideration of a Planned Sign
Program to install new signs, replacement of canopies; paint trim, and a fa�ade grant for the
building located at 214 E. Branch Street. He indicated the project is located in the D-2.4 Historic
Overlay District and has been reviewed by the HRC and ARC.
Commissioner Keen reported ARC was concerned with the gold thread on the canopies;
questioned if there is a condition to put the address on the monument sign, as the existing
,address cannot be seen above the door. Mr. Mimick reported that ARC approved and
requested gold thread to be used on the bottom of the canopies and indicated the applicant will
leave the address above the door. Community Development Director McClish reported the
HRC supported the address remain above the door.
In answer to Commission questions, staff confirmed that the trim on the windows and railing is
black; the gold thread on the canopies can be added to the resolution; and the $5,000 fa�ade
grant for signage only is in included in the resolution.
The meeting was opened to the public:
Randy Steiger; representative of Remax, presented his project and indicated he would prefer
having the address to right of the door or consistent with the design; reported the gold thread
will be added to the bottom of the canopy. !
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' In answer to Commission questions Robin McDonald, Avila Sign & Design described the thread
being gold top stitching and less than 'h"; preferred removal of the word "old"; the logo may be
removed; and the address does not need to be above the door.
Commission comments included phasing the project is not acceptable; are in support of the
black awning; in support of the smaller signs; defer the gold stitching on the canopy to ARC;
suggest black small address numbers on the building; remove the word "old" and replace with
"former" or "historic" as well as removing logo; recommend using the fa�ade grant funds; and
are in support of the project.
Commissioner Barneich made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve Planned
Sign Program No. 11-002, with the following modification:
• The stitching on the canopy trim be gold
� Replace the word "old" tb "historic"
• Remove City of Arroyo Grande logo
• Approve the fa�ade grant for signs
RESOLUTION NO. 'i 1-2128
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COIViMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED SIGN
PROGRAIVI NO. 11-002, APPLIED FOR BY RANDY STEIGER &
� REMAX DEL ORO FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 214 EAST
BRANCH STREET (HISTORIC CITY HALL COMPLEX)
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Barneich, Martin, Keen, Ruth and Sperow
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of April 2011.
B. PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 11-001; VCA SOUTH COUNTY ANIMAL HOSPITAL; 205
EL CAMINO REAL
Associate Planner Ryan Foster presented the staff report for consideration of a Planned Sign
Program to install signage for the new VCA South County Animal Hospital, which was approved
by ARC.
In answer to Commission questions, Mr. Foster reported there will be three signs up against the
building and one monument sign, which will not block the drivers view; and indicated signs will
not exceed seventy (70) square-feet. Commissioner Ruth indicated she did not like the color
combination.
Bill McDivitt representative of VCA South County Animal Hospital spoke briefly and is in support
of the project.
Commissioner Barneich made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sperow to approve
Planned Sign Program No. 11-001.
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RESOLUTIOiV NO. 11-2129
A RESOLUTION OF T'HE PLANIdING COIVIMISSION OF `THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLAMNED SIGN PROGR�4M 11-001;
LOCATED AT 205 EL CAIVII(VO RE�4L; APPLIED FOR �Y VCA SOUTH
COUNTY ANIIViAL FIOSPITAL
The motion was approved by the following roll cail vote:
AYES: Commissioners Barneich, Sperow, Keen, Martin, and Ruth
NOES: None
ABSENI': None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of April 2011. �
The Commission took a break at 7:35 pm and returned to the podium at 7:47 pm.
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERIViIT 11-003; RICK AND P�lERRILEE DONALD; 244 VIIEST
BRANCH STREET
Associate Planner Ryan Foster presented the staff report for consideration of a Conditional Use
Permit to construct a new two-story single-family residence and convert an existing residence to
a secondary dwelling unit at 244 West Branch Street adjoining Wilton Place and indicated this �
project was presented to ARC, which revised some colors and made windows more consistent.
The Commission expressed concern with the slope and the floor area ratio (FAR).
Greg Soto, Project Architect, presented the project and answered questions from Commission
regarding landscaping; elevation; living space; garage size; and floor area ratio.
The Commissioners discussed the project; floor area ratio; suggested a trellis; like the building;
and the covered porches.
In answer to Dan O'Conner, Larchmont Drive, Associate Planner Foster indicated the existing
property fronting West Branch Street will be the front unit; the garage access will be on Wilton
Place; the setback is ten feet; the existing building does not meet setback but the new project
will. Mr. O'Conner also expressed concern with the existing plant that grows uncontrollably and
can cause root problems.
Commissioners Martin, Sperow, Keen and Ruth concluded that the FAR can be reached; like
view; and are in support of the project. Commissioner Barneich indicated the FAR needs to be
abided by; dislikes the 5' setback; likes the 7 �h' setbacks; slope is ok; good use of space; like
the architectural rendering and style; and said if the tree is ash tree they are invasive.
Commissioner Martin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Keen to approve Conditional
Use Permit 11-003, 244 West Branch Street with the following modifications:
• The building height is 25'
• The floor area ratio is .40
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RE�OLUTION NO. 'i1-2'i30
A RE�OLUTIOPJ OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF ThIE CITY OF ARROYO
GR�4NDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 11-003; RICFC AND MERRILEE
DONALD; 244 WESI' BRANCH STREET
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Martin, Keen, Sperow and Ruth
MOES: Commissioner Barneich
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of April 2011.
III. NON-PU�LIC HEARING ITEMS: None
IV. REFERRAL ITEMS FOR COIVIMISSION ACTION/NOTICES OF ADIVIINISTRATIVE
DECISIOfVS SINCE MARCH 15 2011:
Cas:e�No. '��� ���App.: ����� ��+►ddress :�esc�iption A�t�on� Pianner '���
TUP 11- Gospel AG Bus Barn, Annual cherry sales fundraiser for youth and Approved Matthew
005 Lighthouse Wal-Mart, community activities. Downing
Church Rabobank
In answer to Commissioner Keen, Community Development Director McClish stated that the
applicant has permission from the property manager of Wal-Mart for the fundraiser.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Community Development Director McClish presented the staff report. Commissioner Keen
stated that attending ARC meetings can help the Commission clarify issues discussed, which
are not included in the staff report and make better decisions. The Commission discussed
dates and times of the ARC and HRC meetings; flexibility of attending meetings; and to review
items on the agenda in making a decision whether or not to attend meetings. It was the
consensus of the Commission that the HRC agenda be emailed to the Commission; the �
Commissioners attend at their own discretion and coordinate with each other on availabitity and
who will attend. On motion of Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Barneich and
unanimously carried it was moved that the Commissioners on a rotating basis attend ARC
meetings and if Commissioner is unable to attend meeting contact another Commissioner to
attend meeting.
In answer to Commissioner Barneich, Community Development Director McClish stated that the
City Council directed staff to draft an Ordinance regarding proposed changes to regulations
relating to temporary signs for Planning Commission and City Council consideration. Ms.
McClish said ARC will also review and indicated the signs in the Village are not included at this
time. Commissioner Keen stated that human signs are not appropriate in Arroyo Grande.
Commissioner Martin asked that the size of plans be smaller i.e. 11' x 17', making them easier
to handle. Associate Planner Foster stated he would like the Commission to use an iPad�.
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VI. PL�4NNING COI�Iti�ISSIOIV ITEi�� AND CONIIViENTS: None
VII. COI�MUNITY DEVELOPtV1ENT DIREC70R COIVIMEMTS APJD FOLLOW-UP: None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Martin and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Al'°TES°T:
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DEB�I� 1NEICHIPlGER �ELIZp►$ETH RUl'W, CHAIR
SECRE7ARY TO THE CONII�ISSION
AS TO CONT'ENT:
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TERESA Mc ISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPt�tEtJT DIRECTOR
(Approved at the May 3, 2011 meeting)
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