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CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY OF A TASCADERO
PLANNING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, December 2, 2020 — 2:00 P.M.
City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
(Meeting held by teleconference)
CALL TO ORDER — 2:00 p.m.
Acting Chairperson Dariz called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Member Duane Anderson
Committee Member Mark Dariz
Committee Member Emily Baranek
Committee Member Heather Newsom
Absent: Chairperson Roberta Fonzi (excused)
Others Present: Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Assistant Planner, Mariah Gasch
IT Director, Luke Knight
Others Present: Ted Lawton
Various members of the public
PPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Committee Member Newsom and seconded
by Committee Member Baranek to approve the
Agenda.
Motion passed 3:0 by a roll call vote.
(Fonzi absent, Anderson arrived late)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Acting Chairperson Dariz closed the Public Comment period.
Committee member Anderson joined the meeting at 2J9 p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2020
MOTION: By Committee Member Anderson and seconded by
Committee Member Baranek to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll call vote.
(Fonzi absent)
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. DESIGN REVIEW OF A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AT 11700/11600 EL
CAMINO REAL (Dove Creek Commercial Amendment)
The applicants are proposing a mixed-use development on the vacant commercial
portion of Dove Creek that includes retail, residential and lodging uses on the
approximately 5 -acre vacant site within the Dove Creek development. The
conceptual project includes 80 residential units, 100 hotel rooms and
approximately 37,000 square feet of commercial uses along with underground
parking, and a large community park/common area for review and consideration.
The applicants are requesting an exception to the height standards to allow an
approximately 68 -foot tall building where 35 -feet is allowed and the applicants are
requesting to increase the allowed residential density above the 279 that were
previously allowed in Dove Creek.
Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review the proposed design and
direct the applicant to make any modifications to the site or building design as
necessary. (AMND19-0086)
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
Director Dunsmore stated that this project will come before the DRC again prior to it
moving on to Planning Commission, and then City Council. Planner Gleason presented
the project and stated that this is a 31d concept plan. Staff is looking for direction in regards
to neighborhood compatibility.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Emails were received from Julie McKnight (Exhibit A), Brianna Doran (Exhibit B) and
Will McKnight (Exhibit C) and were distributed to the Committee prior to the meeting.
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Ted Lawton
(applicant), who gave a presentation on the revised project (Exhibit D), Bob Gibson,
Brianna Doran, Dmytro Marushkevych, John Tucker, Will McKnight, and Sonny Gerber.
The applicant and staff answered questions from Committee members. Once staff
receives general direction from the DRC, staff will begin review of code compliance and
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General Plan compliance. Economic viability of the project is not a consideration under
City policy, but it is up to the applicant to do a market analysis. Staff stated that the height
may change based on the updated Housing Element that was just passed.
Acting Chairperson Dariz closed the Public Comment period.
Staff and the applicant answered questions raised during public comment.
Acting Chairperson Dariz re -opened public comment
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: John Tucker.
Acting Chairperson Dariz closed the Public Comment period.
The Committee agreed on the following recommendations:
Building height, scale and massing
The DRC recommended the following:
• Applicant provide more detailed information on height as it relates to adjacent
streets in order to provide more light, and an updated site section.
• A solar access analysis should be done so the project is not "shading" onto
adjacent properties.
• Applicant provide additional renderings and sketches on height (agreed that 50
ft. is better than 70 ft.).
Architectural design
The DRC recommended the following:
• Additional architectural designs be submitted for review so that the project
presents more of an "Atascadero" feel.
• The DRC was not in favor of the domes on this building, and said they don't
really seem to fit at this location, although they were not completely against the
domes.
• Mission -design theme is generally a good style for a taller building and
craftsman is generally good for a shorter building. Staff will work with the
applicant on design.
• The portico (corner) could be made to look more interesting. The corner dome
could look different. Instead of all the towers being reached by a rounded
element, they could be squaring off the structural element of the towers.
Overall site design
The Committee recommended the following:
• Residential portion should be adjacent to residential area in Dove Creek, with
the commercial portion of the project being adjacent to Santa Barbara and El
Camino Real.
If the presentation of the project at Santa Barbara and EI Camino Real are
improved, it could be a great gateway to the City.
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® The Committee was in favor of the potential for a park and underground
parking.
• Applicant to work on trash issue prior to next DRC meeting (how to handle the
dumpsters). Applicant will need to get approval of the plans with Atascadero
Waste Management.
• The Committee is interested in reviewing the traffic report to look at the street
design to see if the project can accommodate future traffic.
• The Committee would also like additional information on HOA details and fees.
• The Committee would like to make sure that code compliance is evaluated prior
to next DRC meeting so they can look at numbers, as it helps in giving direction.
Once code compliance is determined, the Committee can review final design.
The Committee would like the applicant to work on the project once more, and
come back to the DRC for review.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore stated that the next meeting scheduled for December 9, 2020 will be
cancelled. Director Dunsmore gave an update on the Barrel Creek project.
ADJOURNMENT— 4:40 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC is scheduled for January 13, 2021.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted 2/10/2021
The following exhibits are available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Email from Julie McKnight
Exhibit B — Email from Brianna Doran
Exhibit C — Email from Will McKnight
Exhibit D — Applicant's presentation
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