HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_2021-03-02_MinutesCITY OF ATASCADERO CITY OF A TASCADERO
PLANNING PLANNING COMMISSION
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.
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Present: By Teleconference
McIntyre, Schmidt, Vice
den Eikhof
Absent: None
Vacant: One
Commissioners Anderson, Carranza,
Chairperson Keen, and Chairperson van
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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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. DRAFT MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2021
■ Recommendation: Commission approve the March 2, 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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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
from the Commission.
David Elliott. Mr. Elliott answered questions
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 bean 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:
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Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted 4/20/21
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