Arroyo Grande public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee recommended the approval of a new wall sign for an existing business to the Community Development Director. The committee also continued the minutes from the November 21, 2022 meeting.
- Recommended approval of Administrative Sign Permit 22-026 for a new wall sign at 136 West Branch Street
- Continued the November 21, 2022 meeting minutes due to lack of quorum
City Council Special Closed Session
The City Council met in a special closed session to conduct a public employee performance evaluation for the City Attorney. City Attorney Carmel announced that there was no reportable action taken.
- Performance evaluation of City Attorney resulted in no reportable action
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission approved a lot split and conversion of a duplex into single-family dwellings at 992 Bennett Ave. It also approved the construction of a five-unit apartment building at 141 South Elm Street with specific conditions regarding unit classification and maintenance.
- Approved Minutes of the November 1, 2022 Regular Meeting (5-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit 22-006 and Tentative Parcel Map 22-004 for lot split and duplex conversion at 992 Bennett Ave (5-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit 21-007 for a five-unit apartment building at 141 South Elm Street, requiring units be reclassified as studios and a shared maintenance agreement be recorded (4-0)
City Council Special Closed Session
The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss real property lease negotiations and a public employee performance evaluation. The minutes record that the council recessed for these items, but no final decisions or vote tallies were documented.
- Recessed to closed session to discuss lease price and terms for portions of APNs 007-192-026 and 007-199-038
- Recessed to closed session for City Attorney performance evaluation
City Council Meeting
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Title 16 of the Municipal Code concerning tiny homes on wheels. The council also approved several consent items, including a contract for animal care services and a temporary use permit for the Village Holiday Parade. Preliminary approval was granted for 2023 Community Development Block Grant projects.
- Amended Municipal Code Title 16 regarding tiny homes on wheels (3-0)
- Approved preliminary 2023 Community Development Block Grant projects (4-0)
- Adopted policy for Tourism Business Improvement District website calendar (3-1)
- Approved 2022 Pavement Management Program Package Items 2, 3, and 4 (4-0)
- Approved contract with County of San Luis Obispo for Animal Care and Control Services (4-0)
- Approved Temporary Use Permit 22-015 for Village Holiday Parade and Jingle Bell Dash (4-0)
- Appointed Catherine Sackrison to the Planning Commission (4-0)
- Adopted resolution to continue emergency contracts for FCFA Station 1 generator replacement (4-0)
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee recommended approval for a five-unit apartment building and two new business signs. The apartment project recommendation includes a request for a parking reduction and a change to charcoal-colored awnings.
- Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Recommended approval of new wall sign for Neighbors General Store at 119 East Branch Street (4-0)
- Recommended approval of new wall sign and paint color for Hive Supply Co. at 116 East Branch Street (3-1)
- Recommended approval of 5-unit apartment building at 141 South Elm Street with charcoal awnings and parking reduction (4-0)
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee recommended the approval of a new business sign and a single-family residence addition. The committee also determined that modifications to a project at 305 Rodeo Court were in substantial conformance with original approvals.
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Recommended approval of administrative sign permit 22-019 for Wealth Enhancement Group at 214 E Branch Street (5-0)
- Determined modifications for Architectural Review 22-004 at 305 Rodeo Court are in substantial conformance (3-1)
- Recommended approval of Architectural Review 22-011 for residence additions at 400 Allen St (5-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission approved a lot line adjustment and denied an appeal regarding a vacation rental plot plan. The commission also moved to appeal one administrative item to a future meeting due to HOA restrictions.
- Approved Minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting (Passed)
- Approved Lot Line Adjustment 22-003 at 688 Equestrian Way (Passed)
- Denied Appeal Case No. 22-002 and approved Plot Plan Review 22-043 for vacation rental at 444 Walnut Street (Passed)
- Moved to appeal administrative item #1 to a future meeting regarding HOA CC&R restrictions on short term rentals
City Council Meeting
The City Council introduced an ordinance to establish regulations for Tiny Homes On Wheels as accessory uses on single-family dwelling parcels. The Council also approved several consent items, including the disposal of surplus city property and park naming updates.
- Introduced ordinance regarding Tiny Homes on Wheels (3-0)
- Declared city-owned property at 400 W. Branch Street as non-exempt surplus land (5-0)
- Named the reconstructed playground at Elm Street Park the 'Kiwanis Inclusive Playground' (5-0)
- Approved construction plans and authorized bids for the Swinging Bridge Retrofit Project (5-0)
- Approved emergency contracts for FCFA Station 1 emergency generator replacement (5-0)
- Updated Community Service Grant Program Committee to five members appointed by Council Members (5-0)
- Adopted updated City Council Handbook (5-0)
- Extended local emergency declaration for COVID-19 to allow remote teleconference meetings (5-0)
Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The board voted unanimously to forward a revised Calendar of Events Policy to City Council and to advertise the Pismo Jazz Jubilee on all TBID channels. A request to fund a resident survey by Visit SLO CAL failed for lack of a second. The meeting was adjourned early due to loss of quorum.
- Approved forwarding revised Calendar of Events Policy to City Council (unanimous)
- Approved promoting Pismo Jazz Jubilee on all AGTBID advertising avenues (unanimous)
- Denied funding for Visit SLO CAL resident research survey (motion failed, no second)