1. Patriotic song

2. Roll Call

3. Minutes Approval

4. Treasurer’s Report

5. Chair’s Report

6. County Planning Report

7. Public Reports

a. CHP and or Sheriff

b. CSD .

c. Supervisors Office

d. Community Service Organizations (3-5 min per organization)

8. Public Comments (3 minutes)

9. Old Business:

Pecora – DRC 2007-00188 Pecora – Remodel existing structure and build two new structures,

located off Mission Street.

10. New Business and Referrals: None

Tentative: Wachsman – Rerun – DRC 2008-00117, MUP – 4,000SqFt, Portable Toilet Storage and 2,000SqFt Washout Area, Wellsona

Meeting Minutes for March 2009

1 Patriotic Song

2. Roll Call

ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

DENIS DEGHER – CHAIR

STEVE McHARRIS – VICE CHAIR

TOM BANISH – TREASURER

DEBORAH LEWIS – SECRETARY / PUBLIC RELATIONS

NOEL CARPENTER – HISTORIAN

MIKE SANDERS – MEMBER

GARY DAVIS – MEMBER

BETTY CAZALY-ALTERNATE 1

SCOTT YOUNG-ALTERNATE 2

ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT

Betty Cazaly sat in for Steve McHarris who was excused, Scott Young-absent

3. Minutes Approval: Denis Degher motioned to approve the February minutes, Noel seconded

the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of approval.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Tom Banish reported a treasury balance of $1035.69.

5. Chair’s Report: Scott Young has not attended an Advisory Council Meeting since August 2008.

The Community Advisory Council Meeting will be held on April 24, 2009. The meeting is

typically held at the San Luis Obispo City Library. If anyone is interested they should contact

Denis Degher at Chair@sanmigueladvisorycouncil.com. Nominations for available Advisory

Council seats will be in May followed by elections in June. Advisory Council’s contract with

Amanda Rice will end in June.

6. County Planning Report: Elizabeth Kavanaugh from County Planning and Building reported

the following: The Viborg hearing with the BOS will be on April 28, 2009, Wyrick and Martin

Proposed Sand Mines are waiting for reports, the proposal for the Salinas River Plan is going

out, Brett Butterfield’s proposed two-story mixed use development between 11th and 14th

Streets will be heard by the Planning Commission on May 28, 2009, and the San Miguel Ranch

Study Session will now be held on July 6, 2009 instead of May 14, 2009.

7. Public Reports:

a. CHP and or Sherriff: No Report

b. CSD Report: Dale Hamblin spoke about the two new 650,000 gal water tanks proposed for San Miguel. There are enough funds for the first new tank to be built but not for the second. Funds for the second tank consist of 40% from grants and 60% from the District. The engineer in charge of the project is going to try to get stimulus monies for part of the District’s share. Once the first new tank in completed, the old tank will be removed and replaced with the second 650,000 gal tank.

8. Supervisors Office: Frank Mecham stated that the link for District 1 on the County’s website is

now up at www.slocounty.ca.gov/bos. Exhibits C + D on Strategic Growth require comments

from Advisory Groups. Mr. Mecham also is looking for a date for “Clean-up Day” in San

Miguel.

9. Community Service Organizations (3-5 min per organization): No Report

10. Public Comments: Brent Grizzle introduced Vic McGommery from RRM Design. Frank

Mecham stated that the County is taking care of tree trimming in San Miquel. His office to look

into who does the landscaping around the Mission.

11. Old Business:

Pecora – DRC 2007-00188 – Remodel existing structure and build two new structures

located off Mission Streeet.

Mr. Pecora returned to present improved plans for his proposed single story commercial

remodel and two new single storied buildings in the central business district at 11th Street and

Mission. The retail spaces will vary from 400-2500sqft. and carry a Western or Mission

theme. The buildings currently run on propane, but Mr. Pecora plans to do solar electric

eventually. Mr. Pecora further stated that the project will be LEED Certified. Remodeling will

occur in phases and will begin with the spaces facing Mission Street. Construction materials

will consist of stucco, slate, stone work, and wood with down lighting over signs and shaded

glass fronts. When asked about drainage and lighting in the walkway, Mr. Pecora was not

aware of the details.

Debbie Lewis motioned to approve Mr. Pecora’s project with the following conditions below.

Denis Degher seconded the motion. The vote was 7-0 in favor of the project.

1. LEED Certification

2. Solar Electric

3. Color (keep within the chroma scale – approx. 6)

4. Western or Mission Style Fronts

New Business and Referrals: None