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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
6:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, 4th Floor
Atascadero, California 93422
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairperson Jeff van den Eikhof
Vice Chairperson Tori Keen
Commissioner Jason Anderson
Commissioner Vacant
Commissioner Victoria Carranza
Commissioner Jennifer McIntyre
Commissioner Dennis Schmidt
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to
address the Commission on any matter not on this agenda and over which the
Commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your
name for the record before making your presentation. The Commission may take action
to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.)
CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the consent calendar are considered to be
routine and non-controversial by City staff and will be approved by one m otion if no
member of the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions.)
1. RE-APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2021
Recommendation: Commission re-approve the March 2, 2021, Minutes.
2. APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 2021
Recommendation: Commission approve the March 16, 2021, Minutes.
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, April 6, 2021
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Administration of Oaths of Office
Administration of Oath of Office to new Planning Commissioner Randy Hughes
by the City Clerk’s Office:
Roll Call:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
3. 2020 ANNUAL HOUSING AND GP IMPLEMENTATION REPORT (CPP21 -
0024)
Recommendation: Review and receive report of State housing goals for
2020.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
(For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a
staff report, the Chair will open the public hearing and invite the applicant or applicant’s
representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be invited to provide
testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name
for the record and can address the Commission for three minutes. After all public
comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed, and the Commission
will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Prior to a project hearing, Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any
quasi-judicial agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Vari ances,
Conditional Use Permits and Planned Development Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning Commission
Member from participating and voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on
the ex parte communication.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will be held on April 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
Please note: Should anyone challenge in court any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda, that person
may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice or in written
correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, this public hearing.
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, April 6, 2021
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WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Planning Commission meets in regular session on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall, Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero. Matters are considered by the Commission in the order of
the printed Agenda.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on
file in the office of the Community Development Department and are available for public inspection during City Hall
business hours at the Front Counter of City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, and on our website,
www.atascadero.org. All documents submitted by the public during Commission meetings that are either read into
the record or referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and available for review in the Community
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2. State the nature of your business.
3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative person al remarks concerning any
other individual, absent or present.
This is when items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission’s attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will
be allowed for Public Comment Portion (unless changed by the Commission).
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code)
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Chairperson will identify the subject, staff will
give their report, and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will announce when the public
comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the Co mmission regarding the matter being
considered to step up to the lectern. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Chairperson.
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3. Make your statement.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any
other individual, absent or present.
6. All comments limited to 3 minutes.
If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the C ommunity Development
Department at 470-3402 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Digital presentations brought to the meeting should
be on a USB drive or CD. You are required to submit to the Recording Secretary a printed copy of your presentation
for the record. Please check in with the Recording Secretary before the meeting begins to announce your presence
and turn in the printed copy.
The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public
comments will be heard by the Commission.
PC Draft Minutes of 3/2/2021
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ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 4-6-21
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, March 2, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall (Teleconference)
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson van den Eikhof called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and Commissioner
Schmidt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: By Teleconference - Commissioners Anderson, Carranza,
McIntyre, Schmidt, Vice Chairperson Keen, and Chairperson van
den Eikhof
Absent: None
Vacant: One
Others Present: By Teleconference - Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: By Teleconference -
Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Associate Planner, John Holder
Assistant Planner, Mariah Gasch
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Keen and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
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ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 4-6-21
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. DRAFT MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2021 FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Recommendation: Commission approve the March 2, 2021 February 16,
2021 Minutes.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner McIntyre to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
Director Dunsmore stated that Commission member Betz has left the Planning
Commission to accept a position with the City of Atascadero.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a
staff report, the Chair will open the public hearing and invite the applicant or applicant’s
representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be invited to provide
testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name
for the record and can address the Commission for three minutes. After all public
comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed, and the Commission
will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).)
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Prior to a project hearing Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any
quasi-judicial agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Variances,
Conditional Use Permits, and Planned Development Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning Commission
Member from participating and voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on
the ex parte communication.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR 7125 SERENA COURT
The proposed project consists of a CUP for the addition of a new diesel
generator with a fuel tank and enclosure at an existing cell site. This project is
consistent with previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2002 -0034
and 2006-0002.
Ex-Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the project with conditions. (USE21-0003)
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None
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ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 4-6-21
Planner Gasch presented the staff report and she and Director Dunsmore answered
questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: David Elliott. Mr. Elliott answered questions
from the Commission.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and
seconded by Commissioner Carranza to adopt PC
Resolution approving CUP USE21-0003,
amendments to CUP 2002-0060 and CUP 2005-0158
allowing modification to the existing
telecommunications facility at 7125 Serena Court
consistent with the Planning Commission
Resolutions 2002-0045 and 2006-0015 based on
findings and subject to Conditions of Approval.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Carranza asked about the Greenhouse Gas report that was discussed at
the last meeting, and Director Dunsmore answered her questions.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Dunsmore gave the following updates:
Upcoming March 11, 2021 Special Planning Commission and City Council meeting
on housing.
Commissioners were emailed about Planning Commissioner’s Academy training.
Large projects are moving forward.
The next hearing will have an item that will be an amendment to a map.
ADJOURNMENT – 6:37 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2021, at City Hall, Council
Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
____________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
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ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 4-6-21
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, March 16, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall (Teleconference)
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson van den Eikhof called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Commissioner
Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: By Teleconference - Commissioners Anderson, Carranza,
McIntyre, Schmidt, Vice Chairperson Keen, and Chairperson van
den Eikhof
Absent: None
Vacant: One
Others Present: By Teleconference - Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: By Teleconference –
Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Public Works Director, Nick DeBar
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Assistant Planner, Mariah Gasch
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by Vice
Chairperson Keen to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
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ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 4-6-21
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. DRAFT MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2021
Recommendation: Commission approve the March 2, 2021 Minutes.
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded
by Commissioner McIntyre to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a
staff report, the Chair will open the public hearing and invite the applicant or applicant’s
representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be invited to provide
testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name
for the record and can address the Commission for three minutes. After all public
comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed, and the Commission
will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).)
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Prior to a project hearing Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any
quasi-judicial agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Variances,
Conditional Use Permits, and Planned Development Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning Commission
Member from participating and voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on
the ex parte communication.
2. AMENDMENT (AMND) TO A 4-LOT SUBDIVISION AT 8559 AND 8565 SANTA
ROSA ROAD
The proposed project consists of an Amendment to a previously approved 4-lot
subdivision (SBDV18-0150). This project qualifies for a Class 15 Categorical
Exemption under CEQA Section 15315 for minor land divisions.
Ex Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the project with amended conditions. (AMND21-0018)
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Schmidt announced that he lives 1300 feet from the property, so he is able
to vote on the item. Chairperson van den Eikhof stated that he saw this project previously
when it came through the Planning Commission.
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ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 4-6-21
Planner Gleason presented the staff report and she and Director Dunsmore answered
questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: Greg Aiello and Rosemary Orr.
An email was received prior to the meeting from William Parente and was distributed to
the Commission and read aloud by Planner Gleason (Exhibit A).
Staff addressed questions raised during public comment.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and
seconded by Vice Chairperson Keen to adopt PC
Resolution approving AMND 21-0018, Amendment
to the Conditions of Approval of SBDV18-0150, a
Tentative Parcel Map AT18-0116 to subdivide two
residential parcels into four residential parcels at
8559 and 8565 Santa Rosa Road, based on findings
and subject to Conditions of Approval.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioners were informed that they can drop off used plastic baggies at City Hall
for recycling.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Dunsmore gave the following updates:
Upcoming April 6, 2021 Planning Commission meeting to include the Annual
Housing and General Plan Implementation Report.
Upcoming April 20, 2021 Planning Commission meeting on Cannabis regulations,
Dove Creek mini-storage project, and zoning amendment. All three items may not
be heard on the same evening.
Director Dunsmore answered questions about gravel/road standards.
ADJOURNMENT – 6:47 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2021, at City Hall, Council Chambers,
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
____________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
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Atascadero Planning Commission
Director Report – Community Development Department
General Plan & Housing Element
Annual Progress Report 2020
(CPP 21-0024)
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report of State housing goals, General Plan progress, and progress on housing
unit production through 2020.
DISCUSSION:
Background:
The State of California requires cities to file an Annual General Plan Progress Report to
the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and a Housing Element Annual Progress
Report (APR) to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The
purpose of this report is to monitor the City’s implementation of the City’s General Plan
including the City’s Housing Element. Additionally, this report will serve as an update to
the Community Development Department’s yearly activities and housing unit production.
Analysis:
The following is a summary of the Community Development Department’s activities in
2020. The Report (Attachment #1) contains a full documentation of the department’s
activities and the HCD APR (Attachment #2) contains details on housing production for
2020.
Since 2015, the department processed approximately 1,079 construction permits per
year; however, the past years have continued to be above average.
In 2018, the department processed 1,247 permits, 86 planning projects, and
completed 755 final inspections for building permits.
In 2019, the department processed 1,577 building permits, 77 planning projects,
and completed 789 final inspections for building permits. There was a significant
increase of building permit activity, particularly towards the end of 2019, due to the
California Building Code changes that came into effect January 1, 2020.
In 2020, the department processed 1,379 building permit applications, 78 planning
applications, and made 3,549 construction and safety-related inspections. It is
important to note that COVID restrictions did not slow permit and entitlement
ITEM NUMBER: 3
DATE: 4/6/21
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application activity and development activit y remains strong for new construction
and anticipated growth.
2020 Planning Division Projects
2020 Building Division Projects
Address Assessment
District
Certificate of
Compliance
Conformance Finding
Citywide Policy
Plan
Development
Plan
Final Map
Preliminary
Review Reconsideration
Tentative Maps
Time Extension
Use Permits
Tree Removal
Permits
Accessory
Structures
Commercial
Permits
Mixed Use Permits
Residential
Permits
Demo Permits
EncroachmentsEvents -Private
PropertyFire Systems
Site
Improvements
Outdoor Seating
Over the Counter -
Commercial
Over the Counter -
Residential
Addendums/Revisi
ons Sign Permits
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General Plan Background:
California planning law requires the City to adopt a “comprehensive, long -term General
Plan for physical development” (Government Code 65300). The City’s General Plan was
adopted in 2002. The 2002 General Plan adopts policies for the City’s distribution and
character of land uses and development. The General Plan goals, policies, and programs
guide short- and long-range decision making through 2025. This annual report will reflect
the activities that the department has done in 2019 in meeting those goals and objectives
outlined by the General Plan. It is important to note that the City is currently planning for
the next Citywide General Plan update to commence in 2021 and that we are nearing
buildout under current zoning.
2020 Housing Activities and Report:
The purpose of the Housing Report is to monitor the implementation of the City’s General
Plan Housing Element and progress toward meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA). These regional housing allocations are required to be used by the City
when updating the Housing Element. They are the basis for assuring that adequate sites
are zoned and available to accommodate at minimum the number of units allocated.
These housing allocation numbers are not housing unit quotas that the City must achieve
within the period of their next Housing Element update, but instead are housing targets
that the City must plan for through targeted zoning, site identification, and reduction of
obstacles to development. The City updated the Housing Element in 2020 to ensure the
City can meet the next RHNA cycle that will run from 2021 to 2028.
2020 Housing Production:
In 2019, the City issued building permits to construct 73 new residential units. In 2020,
the City issued permits to construct 45 units, including five low-income units and four
moderate-income units. Units constructed in 2020, though built in between RHNA cycles,
can count towards the 6th (2021-2028) Cycle RHNA allocation. Based on the City’s
recently adopted Housing Element land inventory, there is sufficient land to meet the 6th
Cycle RHNA allocation of 843 new residential units, many of which need to be in the low
and very low-income affordability categories. However, many of the larger vacant sites
that remain in the City have significant constraints such as steep slopes, lack of access,
and sewer infrastructure, which make site development more challenging and costly.
Newly adopted State laws require that cities now monitor development of all sites
identified to meet RHNA goals and take proactive action to rezone properties as needed
should those identified sites not develop at full density or provide the number of affordable
units anticipated by the Housing Element.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1: 2020 General Plan and Housing Annual Report
2: 2020 HCD Annual Progress Report
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Attachment 1: 2020 General Plan and Housing Annual Report
CPP 21-0024
2020 Annual General Plan and Housing
Element Progress Report
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Table of Contents
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 General Plan Activities .................................................................................................... 6
3.1 2020 Planning Division Applications & Entitlements ........................................................ 6
3.2 2020 Building Division Applications & Inspections ........................................................... 7
3.3 Housing & Residential Growth ......................................................................................... 7
3.4 Non-Residential Development ......................................................................................... 9
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Section 1 – Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Every year, the City produces a report on the status of its General Plan and Annual
Housing Progress (APR) report to provide an overview of actions taken to implement this
comprehensive plan during the past year, consistent with California Government Code
section 65400, subdivision (a)(2). This report is provided to the City Council, Planning
Commission, and other interested parties to assist in gauging the progress the City is
making on the programs related to the General Plan and housing production. The annual
report fulfills State law requirements and evaluates the number of housing units that have
been approved and completed. The APR, along with a General Plan Progress report,
must be reported to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and
the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
Section 2 – General Plan Activities
2.1 General Plan Activities
The General Plan states the community's goals, objectives, policies, and implementation
measures (i.e., ways to achieve the goals and objectives). As a policy document, the
General Plan establishes goals and policies for decision makers. Using these policies,
City staff, the City Council, and Planning Commission take steps toward achieving the
larger goals of the City. The City focuses implementation programs contained in the
General Plan through daily operations of the City.
The City’s General Plan was adopted in June 2002. The City’s last major update of the
General Plan was undertaken in 2020 with the City’s adoption and certification of the
2021-2028 Housing Element Update. In 2021 the City is currently seeking funding to
support a comprehensive General Plan Update.
Section 3 – Planning & Building Yearly Activities
3.1 2020 Planning Division Applications & Entitlements
The Planning Division Highlights
78 applications processed in 2020
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2020 Planning Projects
3.2 2020 Building Division Applications & Inspections
2020 Highlights
Received and processed 1,379 building permit applications
In 2020, City building inspectors made 3,549 construction and safety-related inspections
associated with building permit activity.
The Building Division “finaled” or completed 780 building permits
3.3 Housing & Residential Growth
The California Department of Finance (DOF) data estimates that the City’s population in
2020 is 30,057 residents. This is an estimated decrease of 0.96 percent in population
since 2019. Between 2019 and 2020, housing production also decreased from 73 to 45
units. However, the City reviewed numerous development projects and completed the
2021-2028 Housing Element.
The following table shows residential projects of significance under construction or
entitled in 2020, along with the number of affordable units in the project.
Address Assessment
District
Certificate of
Compliance
Conformance Finding
Citywide Policy
Plan
Development
Plan
Final Map
Preliminary
Review Reconsideration
Tentative Maps
Time Extension
Use Permits
Tree Removal
Permits
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Major Residential (Development Review and/or Construction) Activity in 2020
Project Name Address Housing Type Number of
Units
(remaining
Entitlement)
Number of
Units
(Construction
or Finaled)
Number of
affordable or
accessible
units
People Self
Help Housing
2455 El
Camino Real
Apartments 40 40
Grand Oaks
Micro
Community
4177 El
Camino Real
Detached
Single-Family /
Live-work
20 10 (under
construction)
3 deed
restricted, 27
affordable by
design
(moderate)
Macadero
Affordable
Housing
10205 El
Camino Real
Residential
Multifamily
6 6 new, 19
renewed
Empire
Apartments
5880 Ardilla Residential
Multifamily
19 19 new, 15
renewed
Emerald
Ridge
2605 El
Camino Real
Residential
Multifamily
172
36 (under
construction)
La Plaza 6500 El
Camino Real
Mixed-Use 42 (under
construction)
Cerro Robles Halcon and
Viejo Camino
Single-Family 17 6 (under
construction or
finaled)
Ten850 10850 El
Camino Real
Attached
single-family /
multi-family
75 15
The Block 5802 Traffic
way
Mixed-use 11 1
Principal 9105
Principal Ave
Attached
Single-family /
Live-work
52 6
RHNA 2021-2028
State housing law requires that each municipality establish quantified objectives for their
fair share of regional housing needs by income group. Deed-restricted affordable housing
counts towards meeting the quantified objectives. The quantified objectives are for the
period of 2021-2028. Housing production in 2020 will not count towards a Regional
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) cycle, as 2020 is not included in the previous RHNA
cycle (2014-2019) and the next RHNA cycle (2021-2028). However, the City did meet is
previous RHNA cycle and recently adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element. This will allow the
city to facilitate housing production and meet requirements under the City’s RHNA
allocation.
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2021-2028 Atascadero Share of Regional Housing Need (RHNA)
Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate Total
2021-2028 Adopted RHNA
Requirement 207 131 151 354 843
3.4 Non-Residential Development
The following table shows significant non-residential permits ranked by project valuation
provided as a part of building permit issuance in 2020. In addition, La Plaza continues to
move forward and is nearing completion, which will add significant commercial
opportunities to the downtown core.
2020 Non-Residential Building Permits Issued and Processing
Business Name Permit
Status Address Project Type Valuation
El Camino Real
Office Building
Issued 9630 El Camino
Real
New Construction $ 2,167,251
El Camino Real
Shipping
Containers/Beer
Garden
Issued 6090 El Camino
Real
New Construction $ 600,000
Human Bean
Coffee shop
Issued 7835 El Camino
Real
New Construction $ 584,994
Panda Express Issued 7055 El Camino
Real
New Construction $ 575,000
El Camino
Veterinary
Hospital Addition
Issued 1380 El Camino
Real
New Construction $ 516,645
ECHO Tenant
Improvements
Issued 6370 Atascadero
Mall
New Construction $ 120,000
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Attachment 2: 2020 HCD Annual Progress Report
CPP 21-0024
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Jurisdiction0ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldReporting Year2020 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Housing Element Implementation
Date Application SubmittedTotal Approved Units by ProjectTotal Disapproved Units by ProjectStreamlining Notes23 46 7 8 9 10Prior APN+Current APN Street AddressProject Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+Unit Category(SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH)TenureR=RenterO=OwnerDate Application Submitted (see instructions)Very Low-Income Deed
RestrictedVery Low-Income Non Deed RestrictedLow-Income
Deed RestrictedLow-Income Non Deed RestrictedModerate-Income Deed
RestrictedModerate- Income Non Deed RestrictedAboveModerate-IncomeTotal PROPOSED Units by ProjectTotal APPROVED Units by projectTotal DISAPPROVED Units by ProjectWas APPLICATION SUBMITTED Pursuant to GC 65913.4(b)? (SB 35 Streamlining) Notes+Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below0 0 33 0 0 9 0 42 0 00029-322-0125802 Traffic Way The Block PRE20-00635+R 7/31/202019 10 No
030-461-012 10205 El Camino Real Macadero Apartments PRE20-00705+R8/20/20200No030-271-0195880 Ardilla Empire Apartments PRE20-00715+R 8/20/202032 32 No
Housing Development Applications SubmittedTable ACells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas(CCR Title 25 §6202)51Project IdentifierUnit TypesProposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes 18
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Reporting Year2020 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulasTable A2Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed UnitsStreamlining InfillHousing without Financial Assistance or Deed RestrictionsTerm of Affordability or Deed RestrictionNotes2 35 68 911 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 192021Prior APN+Current APN Street AddressProject Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH)TenureR=RenterO=OwnerVery Low- Income Deed RestrictedVery Low- Income Non Deed RestrictedLow- Income Deed RestrictedLow- Income
Non Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Non Deed RestrictedAboveModerate-IncomeEntitlementDate Approved# of Units issued EntitlementsVery Low- Income Deed RestrictedVery Low- Income Non Deed RestrictedLow- Income Deed RestrictedLow- Income
Non Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Non Deed RestrictedAboveModerate-IncomeBuilding Permits Date Issued# of Units Issued Building Permits Very Low- Income Deed RestrictedVery Low- Income Non Deed RestrictedLow- Income
Deed RestrictedLow- Income
Non Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Deed
RestrictedModerate- Income Non Deed RestrictedAboveModerate-IncomeCertificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness
(see instructions) Date Issued# of Units issued Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readinessHow many of the units were Extremely Low Income?+Was Project APPROVED using GC 65913.4(b)? (SB 35 Streamlining)
Y/NInfill Units?Y/N+Assistance Programs for Each Development
(see instructions)Deed Restriction Type(see instructions)For units affordable without financial assistance or deed restrictions, explain how the locality determined the units were affordable(see instructions)Term of Affordability or Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity enter 1000)+ Number of Demolished/Destroyed Units+Demolished or Destroyed Units+Demolished/Destroyed Units
Owner or Renter+ Notes+Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below0 0 1 0 0 9 13 23 0 0 0 5 0 4 3645 0 0 0 4 1 4 27360 01 0 0
031-231-003 7900 CURBARIL AVE Curbaril PD DEV18-0124 SFD O 4 9/9/2020 4 0 0 N Y
029-253-007 5590 TUNITAS AVE Tunitas multi-family PRE19-0111 SFD R 3 1/15/2020 3 0 0 N Y
029-322-0125802 Traffic Way The Block PRE20-0063 5+ R19 9/9/20201000 N YDBsmall affordable by design units
as part of a downtown mixed-use
project
55
049-221-016 3710 EL CAMINO REAL Cook mixed-use DEV19-0124 2 to 4 R 6 11/17/2020 6 0 0 N Y
0 0 0
045-401-003 11900 VIA MARBELLA BRES18-0991 SFD O 0 1 07/16/2020 1 0 N Y
056-181-039 8565 ATASCADERO AVE BRES19-0240 SFD O 0 1 09/02/2020 1 0 N Y
056-181-040 8575 ATASCADERO AVE BRES19-0241 SFD O 0 1 09/02/2020 1 0 N Y
054-142-015 7707 SAN GABRIEL RD BRES19-0550 SFD O 0 1 06/22/2020 1 0 N Y
056-411-003 8140 CASTENADA LN BRES19-0601 SFD O 0 1 12/22/2020 1 0 N Y
031-043-030 7150 & 7170 NAVAJOA AVE BRES19-0712 2 to 4 R 0 2 03/09/2020 2 0 N Y
049-201-034 2735 CAMPO RD BRES19-0821ADU R0104/24/202010 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
031-231-019 7850 CURBARIL AVE BRES19-0862 SFD O 0 1 09/25/2020 1 0 N Y
054-043-006 3625 ARDILLA RD BRES19-1042 SFD O 0 1 06/03/2020 1 0 N Y
055-115-013 12416 PECOS CT BRES19-1145 SFD O 0 1 07/15/2020 1 0 N Y
031-062-001 7400 TECORIDA AVE BRES19-1313 SFD O 0 1 06/08/2020 1 0 N Y
031-062-001 7402 TECORIDA AVE BRES19-1314ADU R0106/08/202010 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
045-402-013 11905 VIA MILAGRO BRES19-1339 SFD O 0 1 02/12/2020 1 0 N Y
055-114-002 12635 CENEGAL RD BRES19-1364 SFD O 0 1 07/01/2020 1 0 N Y
055-115-011 12610 CENEGAL RD BRES19-1366 SFD O 0 1 07/15/2020 1 0 N Y
045-402-002 11910 VIA MILAGRO BRES19-1402 SFD O 0 1 09/01/2020 1 0 N Y
045-402-003 11920 VIA MILAGRO BRES19-1403SFD O0109/01/202010 N Y
045-402-016 9315 VIA CASTILLO BRES19-1404 SFD O 0 1 06/08/2020 1 0 N Y
054-281-023 9810 LAUREL RD BRES19-1520 SFD O 0 1 10/30/2020 1 0 N Y
030-413-031 8552 EL CORTE ST BRES19-1533 SFD O 0 1 10/01/2020 1 0 N Y
030-413-028 5545 SANTA FE RD BRES19-1535 SFD O 0 1 10/01/2020 1 0 N Y
054-334-001 8760 SIERRA VISTA RD BRES19-1543 SFD O 0 1 04/21/2020 1 0 N Y
056-211-038 9015 BOSQUE CT BRES19-1545 SFD O 0 1 08/18/2020 1 0 N Y
054-162-005 8520 GRAVES CREEK RD BRES19-1547 ADU R0106/18/202010 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
049-281-016 2125 SAN FERNANDO RD BRES19-1576 SFD O 0 1 11/24/2020 1 0 N Y
055-114-001 12655 CENEGAL RD BRES19-1578 SFD O 0 1 10/13/2020 1 0 N Y
055-115-012 12412 PECOS CT BRES19-1579 SFD O 0 1 10/26/2020 1 0 N Y
055-115-016 12415 PECOS CT BRES19-1580 SFD O 0 1 10/13/2020 1 0 N Y
031-152-026 7445 SANTA YNEZ AVE BRES20-0083 ADU R0109/25/202010 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
050-122-019 12795 SANTA ANA RD BRES20-0377 ADU R0109/22/202010 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
054-041-011 3624 MARICOPA RD BRES20-0503ADU R0110/28/202010 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
049-183-014 7117 SAN GREGORIO RD BRES20-0505 ADU R0112/22/202010 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
031-271-010 8930 CARMELITA AVE BRES20-0523 ADU R0109/16/202010 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
030-373-030 7555 SAN ANDRES AVE B BRES20-0807 ADU R0110/26/202010 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
029-271-001 5901 GRAN PASEO WAY BRES20-0834 SFD O0109/17/202010 N Y
029-271-001 5903 GRAN PASEO WAY BRES20-0835 SFD O 0 1 09/17/2020 1 0 N Y
029-271-001 5905 GRAN PASEO WAY BRES20-0836 SFD O 0 1 10/09/2020 1 0 N Y
029-271-001 5907 GRAN PASEO WAY BRES20-0837 SFD O0109/17/202010 N Y029-271-001 5909 GRAN PASEO WAY BRES20-0838SFD O0109/17/202010 N Y029-271-001 5911 GRAN PASEO WAY BRES20-0839SFD O0109/17/202010 N Y029-271-001 5913 GRAN PASEO WAY BRES20-0840SFD O0109/17/202010 N Y029-271-001 5915 GRAN PASEO WAY BRES20-0843SFD O0109/17/202010 N Y029-271-001 5917 GRAN PASEO WAY BRES20-0845SFD O0109/17/202010 N Y029-271-001 5919 GRAN PASEO WAY BRES20-0850SFD O0109/17/202010 N Y000056-211-038 9035 BOSQUE CTB16-13682SFD O00104/28/20201 N Y050-324-014 13505 SANTA LUCIA RD B16-13994SFD O00112/04/20201 N Y1 Demolished O054-192-030 10480 PORTAL RDB17-15225SFD O00102/10/20201 N Y045-401-004 9330 VIA CASTILLOB17-15402SFD O00108/28/20201 N Y045-401-004 11925 VIA CORDOBA B17-15404SFD O00103/19/20201 N Y
031-161-004 8075 CURBARIL AVE B18-15644 SFD O 0 0 1 05/06/2020 1 N Y
049-022-008 2895 FERROCARRIL RD B18-15697 ADU R00101/29/20201 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
056-211-038 9010 BOSQUE CT BACC19-1544ADU R00112/07/20201 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
031-291-039 8410 SANTA YNEZ AVE BRES18-0275 SFD R 0 0 1 03/25/2020 1 N Y
031-291-039 8400 SANTA YNEZ AVE BRES18-0276 SFD R 0 0 1 03/25/2020 1 N Y
050-151-009 3265 SAN FERNANDO RD BRES18-0350 ADU R00111/25/20201 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
056-491-009 8364 PRADO LN BRES18-0864ADU R00102/04/20201 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
031-092-021 5460 ENCINO AVE BRES18-0870 SFD O 0 0 1 11/02/2020 1 N Y
030-292-078 6503 POQUITO CREEK LN BRES18-0893 SFD O 0 0 1 05/01/2020 1 N Y
050-141-022 3165 SAN FERNANDO RD BRES18-0903 SFD O 0 0 1 04/28/2020 1 N Y
029-262-042 5620 HERMOSILLA AVE BRES18-0958 SFD O 0 0 1 01/16/2020 1 N Y
055-113-016 12722 SAN FELIPE CT BRES18-0985 SFD O 0 0 1 08/03/2020 1 N Y
045-402-017 11915 VIA MARBELLA BRES18-0992 SFD O00102/13/20201 N Y045-401-003 11905 VIA MARBELLA BRES18-0993SFD O00101/24/20201 N Y050-173-027 13705 SANTA ANA RD BRES19-0032SFD O00107/31/20201 N Y056-211-037 9010 BOSQUE CTBRES19-0405SFD O00106/26/20201 N Y030-292-081 6509 POQUITO CREEK LN BRES19-0484SFD O00108/03/20201 N Y30049-072-016 3470 TRAFFIC WAYBRES19-0500SFD O00102/18/20201 N Y056-091-050 8200 COROMAR AVE BRES19-0763SFD O00106/04/20201 N Y056-091-051 8210 COROMAR AVE BRES19-0764SFD O00105/27/20201 N Y056-261-059 8412 SANTA ROSA RD BRES19-0819ADU R00107/24/20201 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
056-191-036 8700 PORTOLA RD BRES19-0871ADU R00111/06/20201 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
049-023-025 2790 FERROCARRIL RD BRES19-1057 SFD O00107/21/20201 N Y049-061-011 4500 POTRERO RDBRES19-1125ADU R00108/26/20201 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
045-431-004 9081 LA PAZ RD BRES19-1217ADU R00106/12/20201 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50% ADUs as low and 50% as moderate
030-413-032 8554 EL CORTE ROAD BRES19-1233 SFD O 0 0 1 10/13/2020 1 N Y
045-402-014 11915 VIA MILAGRO BRES19-1248 SFD O 0 0 1 08/18/2020 1 N Y
045-402-006 11940 VIA CORDOBA BRES19-1328 SFD O00112/17/20201 N Y045-402-001 11900 VIA MILAGROBRES19-1334SFD O00112/14/20201 N Y045-402-009 9320 VIA CASTILLOBRES19-1336SFD O00110/28/20201 N Y030-413-017 8500 EL CORTE RDBRES19-1534SFD O00109/10/20201 N Y(CCR Title 25 §6202)Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldHousing with Financial Assistance and/or Deed RestrictionsDemolished/Destroyed UnitsProject Identifier1Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed EntitlementAffordability by Household Incomes - Building PermitsAffordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy471019
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1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation
Program 1.1 - 1 Continue
street and infrastructure
improvement projects to
benefit existing high density
residential areas.
N/A Ongoing Ongoing on a per project basis.
Program 1.1 - 2. Continue to
require the use of specific
plans for residential projects
of 100 or more units.
N/A Ongoing The city continues to review each project to determine the most efficient and effective
process to meet our housing and development goals.
Program 1.1 - 3. Continue to
allow manufactured housing
and group housing in
accordance with State law.
20 units Within 2 years of the
adopted housing element
17 modular homes have been installed as permanent residences since housing
element update in 2014. The City updated definiitions for clarity and consistency with
State law. Group housing is provided throughout the City but is not tracked at this time.
Program 1.1 - 4. Support the
extension and expansion of
sewer service for the Eagle
Ranch annexation area by
allocating the funding
necessary
100 affordable units Ongoing
The City is currenlty updating our facilities plan for the wastewater treatment plant. The
eagle Ranch project has been withdrawn at this time but continues to be an area
identified in the City's sphere of influence.
Program 1.1 - 5. Continue to
allow mixed residential and
commercial development
and promote second- and
third-story residential
development in the City’s
downtown zoning districts.
Taking into account market
conditions and development
costs, the City will provide,
when possible, developer
incentives such as
expedited permit processing
and fee deferrals for units
that are affordable to lower
income households. The
City will publicize these
incentives on the City’s
website
(www.atascadero.org) within
one week of a confirmed
decision to make them
available in a timely fashion.
20 units Ongoing
The La Plaza project was approved in 2017 and includes 42 residential units, 38 of
which are studio and one-bedroom units equating to affordable-by-design units. The
city has also approved 2 other mixed use developments containign a total of 6 units. To
date, the City has met it's projected unit goal for mixed-use development.
1.1-6. Adopt a Rural
Residential Zone in the
Zoning Ordinance
consistent with its
designation on the Zoning
Map and standards that
distinguish it from the
Residential Suburban zone
(to facilitate the
development of a variety of
housing types).
N/A 2017
The city is reviewing all zoning designations in preparation for the upcoming
comprehensive General Plan Update.
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing
element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
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(CCR Title 25 §6202)
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Program 1.1 - 7. Continue to
encourage, where suitable,
Planned Unit Development
(PD) Overlay Zones,
particularly the PD-25 zone
of small lot subdivisions, for
higher density attached or
row-house style housing in
the RMF-10 and RMF-16
zoning districts.
75 units Ongoing
Staff continues to encourage use of PDs for high quality design and flexibility of
developmetn standards. Staff is looking at allowing smal lot subdivisions by right as
part of the next General Plan Update. Since 2014, over 80 units have been approved
through the PD overlay process.
Program 1.1 - 8.Continue to
maintain an affordable
housing density bonus
ordinance that establishes
procedures for obtaining
and monitoring density
bonuses in compliance with
State law. Following
adoption the City shall
regularly update the
ordinance to be in
compliance with
Government Code §65915
25 ordinance adoption by 2016,
ongoing updates as needed
The City has adopted an ordinance for State Density Bonus projects and continues to
monitor changes in the law so as to provide updates as needed. The City issued over
60 residential units in accordance with State density Bonus law.
Program 1.1 - 9. Continue to
monitor the impact of the
City’s current inclusionary
housing policy on
production of market rate
housing in response to
market conditions. If the
policy presents an obstacle
to the development of the
City's fair share of regional
housing needs, the City will
revise the policy accordingly
N/A Ongoing
The City is reviewing the inclusionary housing policy and looking at ways to encourage
the development of residential units that are affordable-by-design, inlcuding reducing
impact fees for smaller units and capping unit sizes for high density residential
prorjects. There are economic challenges to requirements for affordable housing
production for smaller projects and infill development, especially units that are deed
restricted and allow for minimal equity gains at the low and very-low income level. The
State is also focused on streamling housing projects limiting the ability of City's to apply
increased affordability standards to housing projects through descretionary action. As
part of the City's Housing Element UpdDate, options for affordable impact fees and
restructuring of the existing Inclusionary Housing Policy are being contemplated
Program 1.1 - 10.Adopt an
inclusionary housing
ordinance that requires
residential developments to
provide deed-restricted,
affordable units or an in-lieu
fee. The inclusionary
ordinance shall be
consistent with State rent
control laws for rental
housing
70 2017
The City Council may direct Staff to craft affordable housing ordinance as a part of its
strategic planning innatives. The current policy allows for use of the State Density
Bonus program inn-lieu of the city's more striingent affordable housing requirement.
Because density bonus law requires only moderate level deed restriction of for sale
units, the City is limited in our ability to require low or very-low income units at this time
and will focus on affordable by design and affordable housing impact fees on larger
houses moving forward.
Program 1.1 - 11. To
encourage the development
of second units, the City will
evaluate the development
standards and update the
Zoning Ordinance for
second units (secondary
residential units). For
example, the City will
explore incentives such as
eliminating the covered
parking requirement for a
secondary residential unit
10 units 2016
The city is in the proccess of updating the ordinance to be consistent with new State
law. Since 2014 the City has issued over 30 permits for ADUs.
Program 1.1 - 12.To
encourage the development
of second units, the City
should consider reduced
development impact fees for
second units as part of an
AB 1600 study. The City will
also work with Atascadero
Mutual Water Company to
investigate the possibility of
reductions to water
connection fees for second
units
15 2015
Part of the City's current development impact fee study efforts include examining
development impact fees in relation to second untis and units size to provide incentives
for the development of units that are affordable-by-design. It is also the city's
understanding that the Atascadero Mutual Water Company continues to evaluate and
reduce water meter fees for accessory dwelling units.
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Program 1.1 - 13 The City
will consider an amnesty
program that would reduce
or eliminate fees for
unpermitted second units
15 2017
The City's fees for unpermitted construction continue to be nominal. A majority of
permits submitted to legalize unpermitted second units relate to the conversion of a
permitted guesthouse to a second unit. Fees for these permits area relatively low as
development impact fees were paid for all guesthouse upon initial construction. Since
2014, the City has legalized approximately 7 previously unpermitted ADUs.
Program 1.1 - 14. Continue
to maintain Chapter 12 of
the Zoning Ordinance
(Condo Conversion
Ordinance) in order to
reduce the impacts of condo
conversions on lower cost
rental housing.
N/A ongoing
The city intends to maintain this ordinance
Program 1.1 - 15. Continue
to work with non-profit
agencies, such as the
County Housing Authority,
Habitat for Humanity, the
San Luis Obispo County
Housing Trust Fund and
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing,
to preserve existing
affordable housing and to
pursue funding for new units
for extremely low-, very low-,
low-, and moderate-income
families.
50 units Ongoing
Staff has worked with PSHH and produced 11 low income units and worked with
Corporation for a Better Housing to produce 60 very low and low income units since
2014. In addition, another 51 units are in the pipeline and have received preliminary
approval. The city continues to work with non-profit organizations to provide
opportunities for extremely-low, very-low, low, and moderate income families. The city
utilizes funds from our inclusionary housing fund to assist with these projects.
Program 1.1 - 16. Continue
to encourage developers to
work with agencies such as
the California Housing
Finance Authority (CHFA)
and the Department of
Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to
obtain loans for
development of new
multifamily rental housing
for low income households.
This will be accomplished
by working with appropriate
non-profit organizations,
such as People’s Self Help
Housing and the San Luis
Obispo County Housing
Trust Fund to identify
opportunities.
N/A Ongoing
Staff provides necessary assistance in completing applications for funds.
Program 1.1 - 17. Continue
to contract with the San Luis
Obispo Housing Authority
for administration of the
Section 8 housing voucher
program. The City utilizes
this relationship for program
implementation and income
verifications, and will apply
for additional Section 8
vouchers, as appropriate.
N/A Ongoing
The City continues its contract with the San Luis Obispo Housing Agency.
Program 1.1 - 18. Amend
the Zoning Ordinance to
allow a waiver of the two
story height limit in the RMF
Zone through the Minor Use
Permit process. This option
applies to projects that are
not using the Planned
Development option.
N/A 2016
Staff has yet to commence this ordinance. This will be reviewed and carry over into
next housing element cycle. Currenlty height waivers require a Major CUP application.
The change to this code section is scheduled for Spring 2021.
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Program 1.1 - 19. To
encourage and facilitate
development of a variety of
housing types, the City
should consider amending
the Zoning Ordinance to
establish standards,
policies, and procedures for
efficiency or micro detached
units consistent with the
California Building Code.
The ordinance should
provide a definition of
efficiency or micro detached
unit as a single habitable
living unit, separate from
and not including a single-
room occupancy unit.
N/A 2017
The building code was updated to include minimum standards for efficiency units. As
part of the curernt Housing Element Update process, the City is considering objective
design standards that encourage a varity of housing types and limiting the size of
residential units on multi-faily zoned proeprties to encourage units that are affordable
by design.
Program 1.1 - 20. To
reduce constraints to multi-
family housing production
the City will amend the
zoning ordinance to modify
Conditional Use Permit
requirements for multi-family
housing. A CUP will be
required only for multi-family
projects greater than 50
units. This will not affect the
‘by right’ approval of multi-
family projects in the RMF-
20 zone, which are not
subject to a CUP or a
Specific Plan. The City will
periodically evaluate the
approval process for
projects requiring a CUP
and monitor the impact the
requirement has on project
certainty, cost, and approval
time.
N/A 2016
Staff has yet to commence this ordinance. This will be reviewed and carry over into
next housing element cycle.
Program 1.1 - 21. The
housing needs of persons
with disabilities, including
persons with developmental
disabilities are typically not
specifically addressed by
Title 9 Regulations. The
housing needs of persons
with disabilities, in addition
to basic affordability, range
from slightly modifying
existing units to requiring a
varying range of supportive
housing facilities. In order to
assist in the housing needs
for persons with
Developmental Disabilities,
the City will implement the
following programs:
• The City shall seek State
and Federal monies, as
funding becomes available,
in support of housing
construction and
rehabilitation targeted for
persons with disabilities,
including persons with
developmental disabilities.
• The City shall provide
regulatory incentives, such
as expedited permit
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Apply for funding - at least
once during the planning
period; develop
informational material-
within two years of Housing
Element adoption; provide
incentives for development
of housing for persons with
disabilities- on-going
The City works dilligently to identify grant and other funding opportunities to support
housing rehabilitation. The city is also in contact with multiple non-profit organizations
and makes available to them pre-planning and other services to streamling these types
of projects. At the end of 2020, over 30 units are in the pipeline for rehabilitation.
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Program 2.1 – 1. As new
projects, code enforcement
actions, and other
opportunities arise, the City
will investigate ways to meet
its housing needs through
rehabilitation and
preservation of existing
units (see also Program
4.3.3 for potential
rehabilitation funding).
Utilize code enforcement to
identify housing
maintenance issues and
expedite rehabilitation of
substandard and
deteriorating housing by
offering technical assistance
to homeowners and
occupants.
30 units Ongoing
While this is on-going, the City has lost its primary funding tool when the RDA was
dissolved. The City will continue to find ways to rehabilitate structures. City Staff will be
exploring Block grants and other funding mechansims to achieve this goal.
Program 2.1 – 2. Continue
to participate in federal
grant programs, such as
Community Development
Block Grants (CDBG), to
obtain loans and/or grants
for housing rehabilitation.
Apply an appropriate
amount of the City’s annual
share of CDBG funds
toward rehabilitation of
existing housing units
25 units Ongoing The City will continue to participate in obtaining these funds and will seek how to gain
additional grants with the loss of the RDA.
Program 2.1 – 3. Continue
to maintain the sliding
density scale for sloped lots
in the Zoning Ordinance.
N/A Ongoing The City will continue to maintain its sliding scale of density for sloped lots.
Program 2.1 – 4. The City
shall continue to monitor the
status of subsidized
affordable projects, rental
projects, and mobile homes
in the City and provide
technical and financial
assistance, when possible,
to ensure long-term
affordability. This will
involve contacting
owner/operators of subsided
projects annually to
determine the status of the
units and their potential to
convert to market-rate. If
projects are at-risk, the City
will maintain contact with
local organizations and
housing providers who may
have an interest in acquiring
at-risk units, and, when
feasible, keep track of and
apply for funding
opportunities to preserve at-
risk units, and assist other
organizations in applying for
funding to acquire at-risk
units.
N/A Ongoing
City Staff continues to monitor the status of affordable housing rental units and for sale
units in partnership with the SLO County Housing Authority
Program 2.2 – 1. Continue
to implement the Historic
Site (HS) overlay zone to
help preserve and protect
historic Colony homes.
N/A Ongoing The City will continue to maintain this overlay zone to preserve and protect historic
colony homes.
Program 2.2 – 2. Continue
to maintain a GIS based
map of historic buildings
and sites.
N/A Ongoing The City continues to maintain GIS data in regards to historic buildings and sites.
Program 3.1 – 1. Promote
environmentally sustainable
building practices that
provide cost savings to
homeowners and
developers
N/A Ongoing City staff continues to work with developers and homeowners to avoid environmental
impacts and promote sustainable building practices.
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Program 3.1 – 2. Make
available in the Community
Development Department
brochures from PG&E and
others that detail energy
conservation measures for
new and existing buildings.
N/A Ongoing In partnership with PG&E and San Luis Obispo Green Build, there are various
brochures available to homeowners that detail energy conservation.
Program 3.1- 3. Continue to
strictly enforce the State
energy standards of Title
24.
N/A Ongoing The City's Building Department continues to enforce Title 24 requirements upon review
of building plans that require energy reports.
Program 3.1- 4. Enhance
partnerships with Solar
Providers for installation of
PV panels and other
alternative electrical
services for low-income
households.
N/A Ongoing The City will continue to partner with non-profits by providing housing lists and
affordable unit locations to assist in targeting these income groups.
Program 4.1 – 1. Cooperate
with non-profit groups and
local religious organizations
to allow the temporary use
of churches as homeless
shelters.
N/A Ongoing
The City continues to encourage local churches to provide temporary shelters for the
homeless population. The City adopted Appendix O for emergency shelters during the
latest Building Code Update cycle.
Program 4.1 – 2. Continue
to support local motel
voucher programs for
temporarily displaced and
extremely low-income
persons. The motel voucher
program is funded through
the City’s CDBG funding.
Motel vouchers are
available to aid residents
experiencing emergency
situations, such as a house
fire, in finding temporary
housing. The City works
with non-profit organizations
(such as Loaves and
Fishes) to aid the residents
in need and provide
technical support for the
motel voucher program.
N/A Ongoing The City will continue to work with local non-profits and obtain CDBG grant funding for
this program
Program 4.1 – 3. Continue
to allow small (6 or fewer)
group housing (residential
care facilities) by right in all
residential zones and large
(7 or more) residential care
facilities in the Residential
Multi Family (RMF) zone.
The City should also
consider allowing large
residential care facilities by
right in additional
residential, commercial,
public, and/or industrial
zones, such as LSFX and
RSFX zones, where sewer
is available
N/A Ongoing
The City continues to support proper permitting of group housing in accordance with
State law. The City completed changes to the RMF Zoning that clarifies that both small
and large residential care facilities are permitted by right.
Program 4.1 – 4. Consider
amending the Zoning
Ordinance to expand the
Emergency Shelter (ES)
Overlay Zone to other
appropriate properties,
subject to the same or
similar, as appropriate,
locational and operational
criteria as outlined in the
Zoning Ordinance
N/A 2015 City Staff will continue to monitor the City's Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone for
consistency with State Housing Policy.
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Program 4.1 – 5 Continue to
provide information and
complaint referral services
for those persons who
believe they have been
denied access to housing
because of their race,
religion, sex, marital status,
ancestry, national origin,
color, or disability, family
status, sexual orientation,
source of income, or
political affiliation. The City
will educate Community
Development Department
staff on how to respond to
complaints received
regarding potential claims of
housing discrimination. Staff
will be trained to provide the
person with an informational
handout detailing the
process of reporting and
filing a claim through the
California Department of
Fair Employment and
Housing. The staff will
notify the City Manager and
the City Attorney’s office of
the intent to file a claim and
will be available to provide
N/A
2016
Information is provided at City Hall.
Program 4.1 – 6 The City
will amend the Zoning
Ordinance to ensure that
permit processing
procedures for farmworker
housing do not conflict with
Health and Safety Code
Sections 17021.5, which
states that farmworker
housing for six or fewer
employees should be
“deemed a single-family
structure with a residential
land use designation”, and
17021.6 which states that
for "employee housing
consisting of no more than
36 beds in a group quarters
or 12 units or spaces
designed for use by a single
family or household...no
conditional use permit,
zoning variance, or other
zoning clearance shall be
required of employee
housing of this employee
housing that is not required
of any other agricultural
activity in the same zone”.
N/A
2016
This was completed as a part of the Land Use definition update in 2017.
Program 4.2 – 1. Continue
to ensure full compliance
with the California Disability
Guidelines and enforce the
complementary provisions
of the Uniform Building
Code. The Zoning
Ordinance will be evaluated
on an ongoing basis and
amended as necessary, to
ensure ADA compliance and
remove governmental
constraints on the
production of housing for
persons with disabilities.
N/A Ongoing City Staff continues to comply with ADA standards for new and change of occupancy
building projects.
Program 4.3 – 1 Adopt a
policy to determine
allocation of the City
Affordable Housing In-Lieu
funds to support the
creation of new affordable
housing units in Atascadero.
N/A 2015 This has not yet been completed.
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Program 4.3 – 2. Work with
nonprofits and identify
funding to address the
housing needs of extremely
low-income households and
totally and permanently
disabled persons.
5 units Ongoing
RDA funds are no longer available. City Staff will work with non-profits for any grant
funding opportunities.
Program 5.1 – 1. Continue
to facilitate understanding of
the impacts of economic
issues, employment, and
growth on housing needs
among financial, real estate,
and development
professionals in formalized
settings, such as the
Economic Round Table.
N/A Ongoing
City Staff attend economic roundtables and other events as continuing education of
these impacts.
Program 5.1 – 2. Continue
to work with development
community to identify and
mitigate any constraints on
access to financing for multi-
family development. The
City will conduct regular
stakeholder meetings with
members of the
development community
including representatives
from local non-profit housing
organizations, developers,
and real estate brokers to
solicit feedback.
N/A Ongoing
City Staff continues to work with developers, key stakeholders, and property owners on
overcoming constraints in project design to help facilitate financing.
Program 5.2 – 1. Continue
to monitor and evaluate
development standards and
advances in housing
construction methods.
N/A Ongoing As City staff identifies issues with the municipal code and advance construction
methods, the City will amend the code as necessary.
Program 5.2 – 2. Continue
to track the affordability of
housing projects and
progress toward meeting
regional housing needs.
Reports should be provided
semi-annually to the
Planning Commission and
annually to the City Council
and the California
Department of Housing and
Community Development.
N/A Ongoing The City tracks all housing projects and provides status updates to both the Council
and Planning Commission.
Program 6.1 –1.Continue to
consolidate all actions
relating to a specific project
on the same Council or
Commission agenda
N/A Ongoing Staff continues this practice for ease of tracking.
Program 6.1 – 2. Continue
to review minor project
modifications through the
Design Review Committee
and more substantial
changes through a
conditional use process.
N/A Ongoing Staff utilizes the DRC to make determinationson minor project changes.
Program 6.1 – 3. Continue
to review and revise local
review procedures to
streamline the process
N/A
Ongoing The City created the Design Review Committee in 2010 to help with project
streamlining and review. The DRC has been helpful in working out issues that normally
would have been dealt by Planning Commission.
Program 6.1 – 4. Continue
to maintain pre-approved
stock development plans to
streamline the plan check
process.
N/A Ongoing Stock plans are available for projects that include the construction of 3 or more of the
same unit. This process allows for cost and time savings through the process.
Program 6.1 – 5. Provide
pre-application technical
assistance to affordable
housing providers to
determine project feasibility
and address zoning
compliance issues in the
most cost-effective and
expeditious manner
possible.
N/A Ongoing Staff provides pre-application and technical assistance to all projects when requested.
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Program 6.1 – 6. Provide,
when possible, developer
incentives such as
expedited permit processing
and fee deferrals for units
that are affordable to lower
income households.
Atascadero will promote
these incentives to
developers on the City’s
website
(http://www.atascadero.org)
and during the application
process.
N/A Ongoing The City's process streamlining is already expediting projects. Developers can defer
development impact fees until final occupancy.
Program 6.1 – 7 The City
should consider amending
the zoning ordinance to
allow single-room
occupancy units (SROs) by
right in the Residential Multi-
Family (RMF) zone
N/A 2015 This will be completed with future Zoning Ordinance Work Plans
Program 6.1 –8. To
encourage affordability by
design, the City shall modify
the Capital Facility Fee
schedule to index fees
based on size of unit,
providing lower rates for
small units. Indexed rate
shall apply to apartments
and second units.
N/A Ongoing City Staff solicited a proposal for completion of this. Expected adoption in 2021.
Program 6.1 –9. The City
shall continue to monitor
impact fees and the Capital
Facility Fee schedule to
identify barriers to housing
development, particularly
affordable units. If
constraints are identified,
the City shall revise the fee
schedule accordingly.
N/A Ongoing City Staff solicited a proposal for completion of this. The consultant will look at
proposals for encouraging residential units that are affordable-by-design.
6.2.1 1. Following
amendment of the General
Plan Conservation and
Safety Elements to comply
with AB 162 related to
floodplain mapping, the City
will amend the Housing
Element, if needed, for
consistency
N/A 2023 This has been completed as a part of the 2014-2019 Housing Element update.
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Reporting Year 2020 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Current Year
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Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 5
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 4
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Income Rental Ownership Total
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Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
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Units Constructed - SB 35 Streamlining Permits
Number of Streamlining Applications Approved
Total Developments Approved with Streamlining
Total Units Constructed with Streamlining
Total Housing Applications Submitted:
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:
Total Housing Units Approved:
Total Housing Units Disapproved:
Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 35 Streamlining Provisions
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-
income permitted units totals
Number of Applications for Streamlining
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
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