Kate Ballantyne

The commission reviewed financial results for the Parks and Golf departments for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2018-19. Key actions included the approval of the Commission Annual Report for submission to the Board of Supervisors and the coordination of a future tour of park properties. Commissioners also shared personal updates regarding their outreach efforts, while reports from the Trails and Golf Advisory Committees were noted as having no activity to report.

The meeting included a public comment session, staff updates regarding the scheduling of various items, and the approval of a consent agenda item. The primary focus was a hearing regarding a conditional use permit request for the Opolo Winery expansion, which involves wine processing, storage, tasting areas, and special events. The commission heard extensive public testimony, deliberated on the project, and accepted relevant correspondence before adjourning.

The Planning Commission scheduled a regular meeting, but it was subsequently cancelled because no board members or members of the public were in attendance.

The Commission selected the 2020 Chair and Vice-Chair, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to a former Chair, and received a second-quarter budget status report for the 2019-20 fiscal year. A study session was held regarding affordable housing in the county, featuring presentations on the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, infrastructure housing action plans, and the city of Atascadero's housing perspective. The Commission also approved a contract amendment for legal counsel, adopted the 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan, and voted to support a legislative proposal regarding outside user agreement exemptions.

The Planning Commission conducted a meeting that included a public comment period and an update from the planning staff. A key agenda item involved a continued hearing regarding an appeal of the Planning Director's determination on coastal bluff setback requirements for hot tubs. The meeting was ultimately continued and adjourned to a later date.