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MINUTES
' PLANNING COMMISSION
� MARCH 15, 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 Barneich, Martin, and Sperow.
Commissioner Keen absent. Staff members in attendance were Community Development
Director Teresa McClish and Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: There were no announcements.
AGENDA REVIEW: There were no changes to the order of the Agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Commissioner Barneich, seconded by
Commissioner Sperow, and unanimously carried the minutes of February 15, 2011 were
approved with the following modifications:
• On page 5, under Item. II. C. PLOT PLAN..., second paragraph, second sentence
should read "Assistant Planner Mimick confirmed that the project and plans currently
state the one (1) liquidambar tree will be removed while the single plum tree
remains."
• On page 5, under Item II. C. PLOT PLAN..., seventh paragraph, correct the spelling
, from Steve Coufall to Steve Kuphal.
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A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
B. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS AFTER AGENDA PREPARATION: None
II. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
A. VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP CASE NO. 09-001 AND PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 09-001; APPLICANT — KORNREICH ARCHITECTS;
LOCATION - 379 ALDER STREET.
Associate Planner Kelly Heffernon presented the staff report for consideration of a vesting
tentative parcel map and planned unit development to subdivide a 0.40-acre parcel into four
(4) lots, remove existing structures and construct four (4) single-family residential units in a
planned unit development configuration. In compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development Department has prepared a draft
mitigated negative declaration for both applications. Ms. Heffernon reported that in February
2011, the City Council approved Development Code Amendment 10-003 changing the word
"may" to "shall" in Development Code Section 16.32.030(A); the project description did not
change much; the current driveway would be extended to serve the new lots; the open
space requirements have been met; and the property meets density requirements with the
Code amendment.
In answer to Commissioner Barneich staff stated the two guest parking spaces can be used
by any of the four units; in the Conditions of Approval, #26 is correct; and #38 is a
' requirement for all residential units.
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The meeting was opened to the public: I
Garth Kornreich, project representative, presented his project to the Commissioners and
answered questions from the Commission.
Commissioner comments ensued stating that the density is appropriate; great infill project;
appreciate saving the trees; the changes made to the proposed project make it a better
project; the project is well designed; and are in support of the project.
Commissioner Barneich made a motion, seconded my Commissioner Martin, to approve the
resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving Tentative Parcel Map
No. 09-001 and Planned Unit Development No. 09-001 for property located at 379 Alder
Street, and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11-2126
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 09-
• 001 AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NO. 09-001 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 379 ALDER STREET; APPLIED FOR BY
KORNREICH ARCHITECTS
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Barneich, Martin, Ruth and Sperow
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Keen
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 15t" day of March 2011.
III. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: None
IV. REFERRAL ITEMS FOR COMMISSION ACTION/NOTICES OF ADMINISTRATIVE
DECISIONS SINCE FEBRUARY 15 2011:
Case Na. - App, , '. AiTdress,::, , Descrlption. Action '. Planner
TUP 11-001 Teresita Espinoza 803 E.Grand Two flower stands placed outside an existing Approved Matthew
Avenue restaurant during Valentine's day and Mother's day Downing
weekends.
TUP 11-002 Galaxy Cheer 1139 E.Grand Galaxy Cheer Gym held a tri tip BBQ fundraiser for Approved Matthew
Gym Avenue St.Jude Children's Research Hospital and Downing
Competitive Athletics.
TUP 11-003 Bunches of 1146 E.Grand Bunches of Flowers placed a flower stand in a Approved Matthew
Flowers Avenue corner of their parking lot during Valentine's Downing
weekend.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None.
VI. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS AND COMMENTS: None
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; VII. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND FOLLOW-UP:
� Community Development Director McClish reported that the owner of the liquor store has
been contacted regarding installation of wheel stops; the part-time Code Enforcement
position has been filled; the part-time office assistant position is in the process of being
filled; City Hall has moved to 300 East Branch Street and there will be City Hall Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony and Open House on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at 12:00 pm with the
open house immediately following (from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm).
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Commissioner Barneich, seconded by Commissioner Sperow and
unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
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DEBBIE WEICHINGER ELIZA TH RUTH
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION CHAIR
AS TO CONTENT:
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TER�SA MccLISH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
(Approved at the April 5, 2011 meeting)
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