ACTION MINUTES

MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

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Hybrid City Council Chamber/Virtual Zoom Meeting
215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Commission Members Absent:
  • Vice Chair Jamie Maraviglia, 
  • Catherine Sackrison, 
  • Kevin Buchanan, 
  • Bruce Berlin, 
  • and Virginia Roof 

Given the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County, and in compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, this meeting was held by teleconference. 

1.
CALL TO ORDER

  

Vice Chair Maraviglia called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00pm.

2.
ROLL CALL

  

All present. 

3.
FLAG SALUTE

  

Commissioner Berlin

4.
AGENDA REVIEW

  

None. 

5.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

  

None. 

6.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

  

None. 

7.
CONSENT AGENDA

  

8.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

  

8.a
Consideration of Amendments to Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Regarding a Safe Parking Ordinance; Development Code Amendment 23-001; Location - Citywide

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(PEREZ)


 

Planning Manager Perez introduced the item and requested that the Planning Commission continue the item to a date certain of May 16, 2023, to allow additional stakeholder feedback on the draft Ordinance. 

Vice Chair Maraviglia opened the public hearing. Hearing no public comments, Vice Chair Maraviglia closed the public hearing. 

  • Moved byVice Chair Maraviglia
    Seconded byKevin Buchanan

    It is recommended that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to a date certain of May 16, 2023, to allow staff additional time to finalize the ordinance for the Commission’s consideration. The project will be noticed again in advance of the May 16, 2023, public hearing.

    Passed

9.
NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

  

9.a
Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

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(PEREZ)

Vice Chair Maraviglia opened the public comment period. Hearing no public comments, Vice Chair Maraviglia closed the public comment period. 

Commissioner Roof nominated Vice Chair Maraviglia to serve as the Planning Commission's Chairperson for the following year. Commissioner Berlin seconded the motion and the motion passed 5-0.

Commissioner Sackrison nominated Commissioner Berlin to serve as the Planning Commission's Vice Chairperson for the following year. Chair Maravigila seconded the motion and the motion passed 5-0.

10.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE FEBRUARY 21, 2023

  

Received. 

Vice Chair Berlin asked a procedural question about administrative approvals. 

Director Pedrotti and Associate Planner Holub addressed Vice Chair Berlin's question and explained how administrative decisions are reviewed and approved as well as how they are reported to the public and Planning Commission. 

11.
COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS

  

Commissioner Roof thanked the City Clerk's office for facilitating Planning Commissioner training.

Chair Maraviglia echoed Commissioner Roof's sentiments. 

12.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

  

Director Pedrotti provided the following updates to the Commission:

1) There will be General Plan Update Kickoff Meeting in May with the city's consultant

2) The City held community and stakeholder meetings regarding the Halcyon Complete Streets project on April 26th and 27th, 2023. 

Commissioner Sackrison asked a question regarding the anticipated timeline of the Halcyon Complete Streets Project. Director Pedrotti stated that it is estimated that the Planning Commission will review the draft plan in June and the City Council in July. Implementation of the project should begin immediately after the design is completed and the estimated timeline for completion of construction is 2025-2026. 

13.
ADJOURNMENT

  

The Meeting adjourned at 6:18pm. 

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