PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting

215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande

 

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This Planning Commission meeting will be conducted by hybrid in-person/virtual format. Members of the public may participate and provide public comment on agenda items during the meeting in person at the location identified above, by joining the Zoom meeting, or by submitting written public comments to Andrew Perez, Associate Planner, at .

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

FLAG SALUTE

Commissioner Roof

4.

AGENDA REVIEW

The Commission may revise the order of agenda items depending on public interest and/or special
presentations.

5.

COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda. Comments should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Members of the public may provide public comment remotely by joining the Zoom meeting utilizing one of the methods provided below. Please use the “raise hand” feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.

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• Or Telephone Attendee: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799; 1-253-215-8782; Press * 9 to “raise hand” for public comment
The Brown Act restricts the Commission from taking formal action on matters not published on the agenda. In response to your comments, the Chair or presiding official may:
• Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you.
• A Commissioner may state a desire to meet with you.
• It may be the desire of the Commission to place your issue or matter on a future agenda.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Commission:
• Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
• Your comments should be directed to the Commission as a whole and not directed to an individual Commissioner.
• Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Commissioner or member of the audience shall not be permitted.

6.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

Correspondence or supplemental information for the Planning Commission received after Agenda preparation. In compliance with the Brown Act, the Commission will not take action on correspondence relating to items that are not listed on the Agenda, but may schedule such matters for discussion or hearing as part of future agenda consideration.

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

7.a

Approval of Minutes

(HOLUB)

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Minutes of the September 19, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting. 

7.b

Consideration of Lot Line Adjustment 23-001 and Finding That This Action is Exempt From Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15305; Location – 902 The Pike; Applicant – MBS Land Surveys

(PEREZ)

• Recommended Action:

  1) Adopt a Resolution approving Lot Line Adjustment 23-001; and 2) Determine that this project is categorically exempt per Section 15305(a) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding minor alterations in land use limitations

8.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.a

Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 23-005; Halcyon Redevelopment Project and Finding That This Action Is Exempt From Review Under The California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant To State Guidelines Section 15332; Location – 316 South Halcyon Road;

(HOLUB)

• Recommended Action:

  1) Adopt a Resolution approving the proposed project; and 2) Determine that this project is categorically exempt per Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding infill development

8.b

Consideration of Development Code Amendment 23-005; Amendments to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding Restrictions On Irrigated Turf Installation And Use Citywide And Finding That This Action Is Exempt From Review Under The California Environmental

(PEREZ)

• Recommended Action:

  1) Adopt a Resolution recommending that City Council approve the ordinance amendments; and 2) Determine that the ordinance amendments are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15304.

9.

NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

None. 

10.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

ITEM NO.     1: Plot Plan Review 23-006; Establishment of A Parklet in the Right of Way; Location – 117 East Branch Street; Applicant – Amana Craner, Mule Bakery

After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a permanent parklet in the right of way. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on October 18, 2023.

 

ITEM NO.     2: Plot Plan Review 23-010; Establishment of A Parklet in the Right of Way; Location – 116 West Branch Street; Applicant – Laura Beth Amy, Humdinger Brewing

After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a permanent parklet in the right of way. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on October 18, 2023.

 

ITEM NO.     3: Plot Plan Review 23-014; Establishment of A Parklet in the Right of Way; Location – 131 East Branch Street; Applicant – Denise Andreini, Café Andreini

After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a permanent parklet in the right of way. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on October 18, 2023.

 

ITEM NO.     4: Plot Plan Review 23-016; Establishment of A Parklet in the Right of Way; Location – 106 East Branch Street; Applicant – Casey O’Connor, Villa Cantina

After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a permanent parklet in the right of way. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on October 18, 2023.

 

ITEM NO.     5: Plot Plan Review 23-029; Establishment of A Parklet in the Right of Way; Location – 110 East Branch Street; Applicant – David Hubbell, Hubbalicious Sweet Shoppe

After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the Community Development Director approved the above referenced project for the establishment of a permanent parklet in the right of way. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on October 18, 2023.

 

ITEM NO.     6: Viewshed Review 23-005; Demolition of Existing Residence and Construction of New Two-Story Residence; Location – 323 East Cherry Avenue; Applicant – Chris Tarcon, HAB Design Group

After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.110 of the Municipal Code, the Community Development Director approved the above referenced project for the demolition of an existing residence and construction of a new two-story residence and attached garage. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on October 18, 2023.

 

ITEM NO.     7: Architectural Review 23-009; Remodel and Addition to an Existing Single-Family Residence; Location – 326 S. Mason St; Applicant – Mark Vasquez

After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.130 of the Municipal Code, the Community Development Director approved the above referenced project for an addition to a property in the Historic Character Overlay District. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on October 18, 2023.

11.

COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS

Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Planning Commission.

12.

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Community Development Director.

13.

ADJOURNMENT

All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed to a majority of the Planning Commission within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of business on the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the City Clerk’s office, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the Legislative and Information Services Department at 805-473-5400 as soon as possible and at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.

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