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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 7, 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 Victoria Carranza
Commissioner Randy Hughes
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 motion if no member of
the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions.)
1. APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES OF JULY 20, 2021
Recommendation: Commission approve the July 20, 2021 Minutes.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, September 7, 2021
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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 TO EXISTING BUILDING AT 10205 EL CAMINO REAL
The proposed project includes an Amendment to add a new residential building to
the Macadero Apartments. The project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Categorical Exemption § 15332, Class
32 In-Fill Development Projects.
Ex Parte Communications:
Recommendation: The Planning Commission adopt the draf t Resolution
approving amendments to a 19-unit residential development, allowing an
expansion to an existing multi-family development up to 25 units subject to
conditions or approval. (AMND21-0058)
3. CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION AT 6917 EL CAMINO REAL (SUITES A, C, D,
E, F, G, H, J, K AND UNIT 1)
The proposed project is a condominium subdivision at to allow for 9 airspace
condominium units on one parcel for the existing Colony Square Theater
building. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Qualit y Act
(CEQA), under Categorical Exemption § 15315, Class 15: Minor Land Divisions.
Ex Parte Communications:
Recommendation: The Planning Commission adopt the draft Resolution
approving Tentative Parcel Map AT21-0017, based on findings and subject to
conditions of approval. (SBDV21-0065)
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will be held on September 21, 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.
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PC Draft Minutes of 7/20/2021
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ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 9-7-21
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, July 20, 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 6:01 p.m. and Vice Chairperson
Keen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: By Teleconference - Commissioners Anderson, Carranza,
Hughes, Vice Chairperson Keen and Chairperson van den Eikhof
Absent: Commissioner Jennifer McIntyre (excused absence)
Commissioner Dennis Schmidt (unexcused absence)
Vacant: None
Others Present: By Teleconference - Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: By Teleconference –
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Assistant Planner, Mariah Gasch
Staff Absent: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Carranza stated for the record that the property owner listed in the
agenda packet states Arris Studio Architects, and should be H ASLO. Planner Gasch
stated that they are both applicants, but HASLO is the owner of the property.
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Vice
Chairperson Keen to approve the Agenda, with the
correction noted above.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
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ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 9-7-21
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES OF JUNE 1, 2021
Recommendation: Commission approve the June 1, 2021 Minutes.
MOTION: By Commissioner Carranza and seconded
by Commissioner Anderson to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. AMENDMENT TO EXISTING BUILDING AT 5880 ARDILLA ROAD
The proposed project consists of the construction of an addition to an existing
multi-family building. This includes adding a 2nd story onto an existing one-story
building as well as the addition of a courtyard and community building. The
project would increase the density from 13 units to 32 units. The applicant is
proposing a density bonus and is requesting a parking reduction. The project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Categorical
Exemption §15332, Class 32 In-Fill Development Projects.
Ex Parte Communications:
Recommendation: The Planning Commission adopt the draft Resolution
approving amendments to Conditional Use Permit 02-91 allowing an expansion to
an existing multi-family development up to 32 units consistent with previously
approved conditions of approval, based on findings and subject to conditions of
approval. (AMND21-0054)
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Carranza reached out to the property owner and architect and spoke to
the Housing Authority regarding the project. Chairperson van den Eikhof saw this item
when it went to the Design Review Committee.
Planner Gasch presented the staff report, and she and Planner Gleason answered
questions from the Commission. Planner Gasch clarified that the staff report says Ardilla
Road, but it should say Ardilla Avenue.
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ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 9-7-21
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: Scott Smith, Michael Burke, Adrianna Cook
(who shared a presentation, Exhibit A), and Greg Ravatt.
The following emails were read into the record and will be entered into the record by
Recording Secretary Manier:
Robert Bass (Exhibit B)
Michael Norlock (Exhibit C)
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Keen and
seconded by Commissioner Carranza to adopt PC
Draft Resolution approving amendments to
Conditional Use Permit 02-91 allowing an addition
to add 19 units to the existing 13-unit apartment
building for a total of 32-units consistent with a
previously approved project based on findings and
subject to conditions of approval with the following
amendments:
Applicant shall add a new 6-ft. fence along
eastern property line prior to requesting a final
planning inspection.
Applicant shall work with the City Engineer to
determine if frontage improvements are feasible
and/or warranted
City Engineer to review sight distance and
applicant shall implement any needed
modifications such as vegetation removal.
Applicant shall work with the City Engineer on
sight distance and possible street lighting for
safety.
Prior to issuance of building permits, the owner
shall record a deed restriction designating the
project as 100% affordable to low income
households for a minimum term of 55-years.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
This project will move forward to building permits.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
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ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 9-7-21
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Planner Gleason stated that the next meeting may be cancelled because there are no
items ready for that date. Planner Gleason gave an update on Ancient Owl Brewery,
Colony Market, and the Del Rio Ranch project.
ADJOURNMENT – 7:32 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2021, at City Hall, Council Chambers,
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
____________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
The following Exhibits are available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A – Presentation from Arris Studio Architects
Exhibit B - Email from Robert Bass
Exhibit C – Letter from Michael Norlock
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Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Macadero Apartments Housing Expansion
10205 El Camino Real / AMND 21-0058
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Staff Recommends: The Planning Commission adopt the draft Resolution approving
amendments to add 6 new units to an existing 19-unit apartment development subject to
conditions of approval.
Project Info In-Brief:
MEETING
DATE
PROJECT
PLANNER APPLICANT / CONTACT PLN NO.
9/7/21 Mariah Gasch Housing Authority San Luis Obispo /
Arris Studio Architects AMND 21-0058
PROJECT
ADDRESS
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION
ZONING
DISTRICT
ASSESOR PARCEL
NUMBER(S)
SITE
AREA
10205 El
Camino Real
High Density
Residential (HDR)
Residential
Multi-Family -
24 (RMF-24)
030-461-012 1.16 acres
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
☐ Environmental Impact Report SCH: ___________________________
☐ Negative / Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ___________
☒ Categorical Exemption CEQA – Guidelines Section 15332
☐ Statutory Exemption §§ 21000, et seq & ________________________
☐ No Project – Ministerial Project
ITEM
NUMBER:
2
DATE: 9-7-21
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Amendment
AMND21-0058/ Arris Studio Architects
DISCUSSION:
Existing Surrounding Uses / Parcel Configurations:
ZONING AND LOCATION AERIAL
SURROUNDING ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES
North: RMF-24 South: RMF-24 East: RMF-24 West: RMF-10
Summary:
The subject site is approximately 1.16 acres in size and is currently developed with four
(4) two-story multi-family buildings containing nineteen (19) units, an outdoor play area,
and an approximately 1,383 square foot community building. The units are not currently
deed restricted but rented at the low-income level (80% of the area median income)
through the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO). The existing community
building contains an office, storage area, and shared laundry facility. The ap plicant is
proposing to add six (6) units (one additional building), renovate the existing community
room, and relocate the existing play area. The renovation will add an additional
community space and upgrade accessibility to current standards while maint aining
shared laundry and office uses. Additionally, all, exclusive of a manager’s unit, units on
site will require a 55-year affordable deed restriction prior to building permit issuance
consistent with State Density Bonus requirements. Adding this deed restriction will add
24 units to our low income housing stock that can be counted towards our 2020 through
2028 Regional housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).
Atascadero Municipal Code (AMC) 9-2.110 requires that all multi-family residential
developments consisting of twelve or more units obtain conditional use permit (CUP)
approval. Since the original project was approved prior to the CUP requirement the project
is considered existing legal non-conforming and the applicant is required to seek a
conditional use permit with this expansion to bring the project into compliance.
RMF-24
RMF-10
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Amendment
AMND21-0058/ Arris Studio Architects
Analysis:
Density
The property is zoned High Density Residential which requires a minimum density of 20
units/acre and allows for a maximum density of 24 units/acre. Therefore, this project site
has a minimum density of 23 units and a maximum base density of 28 units. The proposed
project will result in 25 total units on site in compliance with the Atascadero Municipal
Code’s density standards.
State Density Bonus
The existing residential units on site are not income restricted. However, the Housing
Authority rents at affordable levels based on the mission of the organization . The
applicant is seeking funding that requires that the units be deed restricted and
concessions are being requested in accordance with State density bonus law. The
proposed new units will be affordable at the low-income level (80% of the area median
income) and the applicant will be required to record rental restrictions for all existing units
to qualify for density bonus provisions. Per State density bonus law, rental projects that
are 100% affordable for very-low and low-income households can request up to four (4)
concessions to development standards. The City can only deny requested concessions
if it can be clearly shown that the concessions may cause adverse impacts to health,
safety, or the physical environment and, in these cases, the City would bear the burden
of proof for the denial of a requested concession or incentive .
The applicant is requesting the following concessions:
1. Waiver of development standards related to indoor storage for the proposed units.
2. Waiver of development standards related to parking lot landscaping.
Discussion of concessions is included in the analysis below. Renewal of the affordable
agreement for all units will be required prior to the issuance of permits and will ensure
continued affordability of the project. This project will provide units toward the City’s
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements.
Site Design
The proposed building will be sited toward the rear of the property where the existing play
area is located. Parking is consolidated on site with each building surrounded by
landscaping and pathways. The play area will be relocated and renovated. The new play
area will include active recreation facilities, including a playground and small bouldering
area for children. Renovation and expansion is also proposed for the community building.
The new building will include a 631 square-foot addition with additional community spaces
and an exterior BBQ area.
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Conditional Use Permit
AMND21-0058/ HASLO
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Proposed Site Plan
Parking and Access
Access is provided by an existing driveway off El Camino Real. The existing parking lot
contains 25 parking spaces and no accessible parking. The applicant originally proposed
to remove one (1) existing parking space to accommodate the ADA parking walkway
addition, add five (5) new parking spaces, and convert two (2) existing spaces to
accessible parking for a total of 29 spaces. The Design Review Committee requested that
the applicant provide at least thirty-two (32) spaces as concerns regarding parking were
expressed at the DRC meeting. The State density bonus law sets a maximum parking
ratio for projects providing affordable units. Per state law, a maximum of 3 1 parking
spaces may be required. The applicant revised their site plan to include three additional
parking spaces, including two tandem spaces per DRC direction, providing one additional
New community building
and BBQ area
New 6-unit
building
New Play Area
Additional Parking as requested by
DRC
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Amendment
AMND21-0058/ HASLO
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space above State law requirements. The new proposed parking meets the State density
bonus ratio as shown in the following table:
Bedroom
Type
Total Units
(Proposed
and Existing)
Parking
Required
(Atascadero
Municipal
Code)
Density
Bonus Ratio
Total Parking
Provided
Studio/One
Bedroom
11 16.5 10 (1/ unit)
32 Two Bedroom 7 14 10.5 (1.5/ unit)
Three
Bedroom
7 17.5 10.5 (1.5/ unit)
Guest Parking 0 5 0
Total 53 31 required 32
Per State law, the City cannot deny a parking density bonus ratio unless it has conducted
an area-wide or jurisdiction-wide parking study in the last seven years that provides
substantial evidence for higher vehicular parking ratios. The City would need to provide
substantial evidence for the denial to this request. This project site is served by some
adjacent on-street parking along El Camino Real, and Musselman Drive is a short
distance away. San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority also provides a fixed route
bus stop adjacent to the project site’s entrance along El Camino Real. Stop frequency is
estimated to be hourly between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., with less frequent stops after 5 p.m.
Additionally, a condition has been added to provide a parking management plan that will
outline assigned parking, parking per unit, and tandem parking details.
Landscaping
The proposed new building is setback a minimum of 10-feet from the rear property line
and 5-feet from the side property line, consistent with Atascadero Municipal Code
standards. Landscaping will be enhanced throughout the project site to include native
trees, groundcover, shrubs, and grasses adjacent to the concrete walkways.
Approximately 49% of the site is landscaped, exceeding the minimum 25% required by
the AMC. Per AMC Section 9-4.119, a minimum 10% of parking areas need to be
landscaped and shade trees are to be provided at 30-foot intervals. The applicant is
requesting a concession from the parking area landscaping requirements to maximize
available parking. New landscaping will focus on providing parking lot shade to the
greatest extent possible.
Fencing/ Trash Enclosure:
The site has 6-foot tall fencing that surrounds the property. In front of Building 1, along El
Camino Real, there is a 6-foot tall wooden fence that provides privacy for the residents of
Building 1. The height of the fence should remain at 6 feet for priva cy of the residents.
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However, staff recommend that’s the wooden header and additional landscaping be
added to soften the appearance of the fence from El Camino Real. A portion of the fencing
is already proposed to be removed and re-installed to accommodate the tandem parking
spaces.
Existing fence along Building 1
The gate for the trash enclosure is a tan cinderblock enclosure with a slatted chain-link
fence. Staff has added a condition that the existing chain link gate be replaced with an
opaque gate and that the cinderblock be repainted to match the new colors of the
buildings.
Existing trash enclosure
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Amendment
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Landscape Plan
Common Open Space
Per the Atascadero Municipal Code Section 9-3.262, 300 square feet of communal
outdoor recreational area is required per unit as a common open space area with each
area being a minimum of 1,000 square-feet resulting in a minimum requirement of 7,500
square-feet. The applicant is proposing approximately 650 square feet of new outdoor
recreational area, a 3,890 square foot tot lot, and 350 square feet of enhanced outdoor
common area with barbeque facilities, in addition to the approximately 5,900 square feet
of accessible landscaped areas in between each building. The applicant is providing
approximately 9,800 square feet of landscaped and outdoor common spaces, not
including the enhanced spaces that are below the 1,000 square foot threshold.
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Amendment
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Site Open Space
Architectural Design
The new residential building and community room expansion are designed to be
consistent with the existing architectural style and materials. Materials include earth toned
exterior colors, asphalt shingle roofing, smooth stucco, vinyl windows, and horizonta l
siding. In addition, renovations to the interiors and exteriors of each existing building are
proposed to enhance the appearance of the entire site. The renovations to the existing
buildings will include:
Replacing windows, cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliances, and all fixtures
Repainting both exterior and interior walls
New landscaping in any private open space areas
Conversion of site and units to fully accessible code requirements
Interior unit upgrades will match finishes for the proposed units
Exterior existing stairs will be replaced
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Conditional Use Permit
AMND21-0058/ HASLO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
Architectural Design-Community Building
Architectural Design-Residential Building
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Amendment
AMND21-0058/ HASLO
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The entrances to the new units are located along the front of the building with pathways
that connect the units to the parking and community areas. The proposed building
contains five (5) 476 square foot one-bedroom units and one (1) 687 square foot two-
bedroom unit, with three (3) units on the first floor and three (3) units on the second floor.
Proposed Residential Building Floor Plan
First Floor
Second Floor
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Amendment
AMND21-0058/ HASLO
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AMC Section 9-3.262 requires 100 cubic feet of enclosed storage space in each unit in
addition to bedroom closet space. The proposed units have small, 40 cubic feet linen
closets in the bathrooms. The applicant is requesting a density bonus concession to
reduce this requirement as it would inhibit the creation of affordable housing units.
Housing Accountability Act
The Housing Accountability Act (HAA), Government Code Section 65589.5, establishes
limitations on a local government’s ability to deny, reduce the density of, or make
infeasible housing development projects that are consistent with objective local
development standards and contribute to meeting housing need. In order to do any of the
previously stated, local governments must make specified written findings based upon a
preponderance of the evidence that a specific, adverse health or safety impact exists.
However, local governments are not prohibited from requiring a housing development
project to comply with objective, quantifiable, written development standards, conditions,
and policies. Those standards must meet the following criteria though:
Be appropriate to, and consistent with, meeting the local government’s share of
the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) or meeting the local government’s
need for emergency shelters as identified in the housing element of t he general
plan.
Be applied to facilitate and accommodate development at the density permitted on
the site and proposed by the development or to facilitate and accommodate the
development of the emergency shelter project.
Meet the definition of “objective”. Objective standards are those that involve no
personal or subjective judgment by a public official and being uniformly verifiable
by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and
knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official.
Therefore, the Planning Commission cannot deny or condition this project in such a way
that would make it infeasible or reduce the density below what is allowed by the Municipal
Code and density bonus standrds.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 32) from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et
seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000,
et seq.) CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 153 32, because it includes in-fill
development.
FINDINGS:
To approve the Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission must make the
following findings. These findings and the facts to support these findings are included in
the attached Resolution.
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Conditional Use Permit (AMC Section 9-2.110(b).(3).(iv)
1. The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan :
2. The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of this title;
3. The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not,
because of the circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the general public or persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious
to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use;
4. The proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character of the
immediate neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development;
5. The proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the safe
capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be
improved in conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traf fic volume of
the surrounding neighborhood that would result from full development in
accordance with the land use element; and
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Planning Commission may include modifications to the project and/or
Conditions of Approval for the project. Any proposed modifications including
Conditions of Approval, should be clearly re-stated in any vote on any of the
attached resolutions.
2. The Planning Commission may determine that more information is needed on
some aspect of the project and may refer the item back to the applicant and staff
to develop the additional information. The Commission should clearly state the
type of information that is required. A motion, and approval of that motion, is
required to continue the item to a future date.
3. The Planning Commission may deny the project. The Commission must specify
what findings cannot be made, and provide a brief oral statement based on the
Staff Report, oral testimony, site visit, correspondence, or any other rationale
introduced and deliberated by the Planning Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft PC Resolution
2. Site Photos
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ATTACHMENT 1: Draft Resolution
AMND21-0058
DRAFT PC RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW FOR AN EXPANSION OF UNITS FOR
THE MACADERO APARTMENTS
ON APN 030-461-012
AMND21-0058
10205 EL CAMINO REAL
SLO NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION
WHEREAS, an application was received from Arris Studio Architects, 1327 Archer Street, Suite
220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Applicant, and San Luis Obispo Non-profit Housing Corporation, 478
Leff Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Owner, to consider an Amendment to an existing 19-unit
multi-family development to allow an expansion up to 25-units; and
WHEREAS, the site has a General Plan Designation of High Density Residential (HDR);
and
WHEREAS, the property is in the Residential Multi-Family (RMF-24) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, twenty-four (24) units per acre maximum density is allowed in High Density Multi-
family (RMF-24) zone and the 1.16-acre site has a maximum base density of up to twenty-eight (28) units
and minimum density of twenty three (23) units; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65915 allows a density bonus of up to 35% above what is
allowed by the zoning code for designating at least 20% of the units for low income and up to four (4)
concessions when 100% are designated for lower income households; and
WHEREAS, the project includes 100% low income restricted affordable units; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Major Conditional
Use Permit Amendment application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero at
which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Conditional Use Permit; and
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NOW THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, California, takes the
following actions:
SECTION 1. Recitals: The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Public Hearings.
1. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the project on
September 7, 2021 and considered testimony and reports from staff, the applicants, and the
public.
SECTION 3. Findings for approval of Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission
finds as follows:
1. The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan; and
Fact: The use is consistent with the Residential Multi-Family designation of the General Plan and
General Plan Land Use Element Policy 1.1, preserving the rural atmosphere, 1.1.7, infill within the
urban core, and Housing Element Policies 1.1, providing households for all income levels, 1.3,
encouraging the production of housing with an emphasis on affordability to persons with
disabilities, and 2.1, facilitating housing development that is affordable to lower income households
by providing concessions.
2. The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance; and
Fact: As proposed, the project will meet the property’s setback, height and other site design
requirements. The use of the structure will be limited to uses permitted by the Zoning Ordinance.
The project, with Planning Commission approval of this Conditional Use Permit, satisfies all
applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance related to residential accessory structures.
3. The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not, because of the
circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or
welfare of the general public or persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be
detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use; and
Fact: The use of the site for high-density residential is typical of the zoning designation. The
proposed structure will be constructed to meet the standards of the building code. The reductions
in proposed parking, landscaping, and storage
4. The proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character of the immediate
neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development; and
Fact: The view of the proposed structure from El Camino will be slightly screened with low-lying
vegetation and wooden fencing. The design will fit in with the character and architectural styles of
the surrounding neighborhood.
5. The proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the safe capacity of all
roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be improved in conjunction with the
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project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of the surroundi ng neighborhood that would result
from full development in accordance with the land use element; and
Fact: The addition of a units on the site will not contribute to significant additional traffic in the
neighborhood. The use of the structure will be similar to uses currently onsite. However, there will
be in increase in parking demand that will be accommodated with onsite parking, adjacent street
parking, and transit availability.
6. The proposed project is in compliance with any pertinent City policy or criteria adopted by
ordinance or resolution of the City Council; and
Fact: The proposed expansion of units on site, with staff recommended conditions, is compliant
with all related zoning codes and plans.
SECTION 1. CEQA. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 32) from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and
CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) CEQA pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, because it includes in-fill development.
SECTION 3. Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session
assembled on September 7, 2021, resolved to approve Amendment (AMND21-0058), subject to the
following:
EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
EXHIBIT B: Project Design Package
On motion by Commissioner ____________________, and seconded by Commissioner _____________,
the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: ( )
NOES: ( )
ABSENT: ( )
ABSTAINED: ( )
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
_________________________________________
Jeff van den Eikof
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
AMND 21-0058
Conditions of Approval
AMND21-0058
10205 El Camino Real
Expansion of Affordable Housing
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Planning Services Conditions
1. This Amendment shall be for the addition of 6 units (1 building) and renovation to the
existing 19 units use as described in attached Exhibits B and D located at 10205 El
Camino Real.
Ongoing
2. The approval of this use permit shall become final and effective for the purposes of
issuing building permits fourteen (14) days following the Planning Commission
approval unless an appeal to the decision is filed as set forth in Section 9-1.111(b) of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Ongoing
3. The Community Development Department shall have the authority to approve the
following minor changes to the project that (1) modify the site plan project by less
than 10%, (2) result in a superior site design or appearance, and/or (3) address a
construction design issue that is not substantive to the Master Plan of Development.
The Planning Commission shall have the final authority to approve any other changes
to the Master Plan of Development and any associated Tentative Maps unless
appealed to the City Council.
BP
4. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for twenty-four (24) months
after its effective date. At the end of the period, the approval shall expire and
become null and void unless the project has received a building permit and started
construction on the project.
BP
5. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Atascadero or its
agents, officers, and employees against any claim or action brought to challenge an
approval by the City, or any of its entities, concerning the construction or use of the
detached accessory structure.
Ongoing
6. All new utilities servicing the project shall be installed underground. BP
7. Architectural elevations shall be consistent with Exhibit B. Exterior building and roof
colors and materials shall be consistent across all buildings on site.
BP / FI
8. A parking management plan shall be submitted to assign parking for each units,
provide basic details on tandem parking management, and clarify parking
management on site.
BP
9. The applicant shall submit an arborist report at the time of building permit submittal
to ensure protection and mitigation measures for existing trees on site.
BP / FI
10. The applicant shall provide, at minimum, 32 on-site parking spaces that comply with
Atascadero Municipal Code Parking and Loading standards.
BP / Ongoing
11. Approval of the preliminary design and density bonus shall not constitute any waiver of
code requirements except for those approved under this amendment.
BP
12. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, twenty-four (24) units shall be deed restricted for a 55-
year period. Documentation of the deed restrictions shall be submitted to the City prior
to Final Inspection.
BP
13. All lighting shall be fully shielded. No fixtures with visible light sources shall be permitted.
Parking lot lighting shall be the lowest level to achieve safety lighting. Pole height shall
be limited to 16-feet maximum. Bollard and pedestrian scale lighting shall be
incorporated into the common use areas as feasible and as needed. No flood lighting
shall be permitted.
BP/ Ongoing
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14. A decorative fence header shall be added to the existing wooden fence in front of
Building 1.
BP
15. Additional screening landscaping shall be installed in front of the fence in front of
Building 1. This additional landscaping shall be shown on the landscape plan.
BP
16. The existing chain link gate for the trach enclosure shall be replaced with an opaque
gate and the cinderblock shall be repainted to match the new colors of the buildings.
BP
Public Works Conditions
17. A preliminary Storm Water Control Plan (SWCP) must be completed showing how
the proposed project will comply with City and State regulations (Regional Water
Quality Control Board Res. No. R3-2013-0032). The preliminary SWCP shall be
completed using the City standard form and should include preliminary calculations
supporting any required treatment or storage areas associated with Drainage
Management Areas (DMA).
BP
18. The existing driveway approach shall be removed and replaced with an ADA
compliant approach.
19. The remodel of existing facilities and the new facilities are subject to the current City
sewer fees and said fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
BP
Fire Department Conditions
20. Fire truck turnaround must meet City Engineering drawings F-1 and F-2.
Confirm with Civil Engineer to maintain slope and approval will be needed for angle
of approach and departure per 2019 CFC 503.2.8.
BP
21. Must meet NFPA 13 requirements for sprinklers BP
22. Fire lane access will be marked per 2019 California Fire Code 503.3 BP
23. Driveway clearance to be maintained per City engineering document F-8 BP
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
EXHIBIT B: Project Design Package
AMND21-0058
Site Plan
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
ATTACHMENT 2: Site Photos
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View from El Camino Real
View of building site
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Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Colony Square Commercial Condominium Map
Tentative Parcel Map AT 21-0017
SBDV21-0065
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Planning Commission adopt the draft resolution, approving Tentative Parcel Map AT 21-
0017, a request to establish nine (9) commercial airspace condominium units based on
findings and subject to conditions of approval.
Project Info In-Brief:
PROJECT
ADDRESS: 6917 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA APN 029-361-048, 049
PROJECT
PLANNER
Kelly Gleason
Senior Planner 470-3446 kgleason@atascadero.org
APPLICANT Leaha Magee, MBS Land Surveys
PROPERTY
OWNER
Cinema Square, LLC
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION:
ZONING
DISTRICT:
SITE
AREA EXISTING USE PROPOSED USE
Downtown Downtown
Commercial
0.65
acres
Theater /
Commercial Retail
/ Restaurant
No change except allow
for individual sale of
tenant spaces
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
☐ Environmental Impact Report SCH: ___________________________
☐ Negative / Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ___________
☒ Categorical Exemption CEQA – Guidelines Section 15315
☐ Statutory Exemption §§ 21000, et seq & ________________________
☐ No Project – Ministerial Project
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DISCUSSION:
Existing Surrounding Uses / Parcel Configurations:
Existing Zoning Existing Aerial / Surrounding
North: South: East: West:
Downtown
Commercial (DC)
Downtown
Commercial (DC)
Commercial Retail
(CR)
Downtown
Commercial (DC)
Background
The applicant is proposing an airspace condominium of the existing Colony Square
Theater building to allow for the individual sale of each tenant space. The existing building
currently has nine (9) tenant spaces fronting both El Camino Real and the internal project
parking lot. The underlying parcel will remain un-subdivided and all common areas will be
maintained by an association tiered under the existing association established for the
entirety of the Colony Square development.
Analysis
Atascadero Municipal Code (AMC) 11-6.41 states that “design criteria for subdivisions and
the required physical improvements for them shall be in compliance with the City’s Zoning
Ordinance, standard drawings and specifications, subdivision standards, and other
applicable regulations or standards.” The existing site is consistent with the approved
Master Plan of Development approved in 2005, therefore, no site modifications are
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required. Parking and access will continue to be governed by the Master Plan of
Development and recorded CC&Rs.
Staff recommends approving the proposed Tentative Parcel Map as the creation of
airspace condominium spaces in this location will not negatively impact the intended
purpose of the development. The condominium map will retain the underlying parcel and
create nine (9) airspace ownership units for individual sale. A condominium plan will be
required with recordation of the Final Map to detail the ownership boundaries of each
space. Airspace units can be easily modified by recording a revised condominium plan,
allowing for flexibility in the future.
Conclusion
The proposed condominium map is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance, based on findings and conditions of approval. Staff recommends the Planning
Commission approve the Tentative Parcel Map as conditioned.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 15) from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et
seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000,
et seq.) CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15315, because it is a minor
subdivision of existing commercial buildings and where no physical changes occur.
FINDINGS:
To recommend approval of the proposed project, findings are required to be made by the
Planning Commission. The City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance identify the specific
findings that must be made to approve a Tentative Parcel Map for commercial
condominiums. Findings and the facts to support these findings are included in the Draft
Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Planning Commission may include modifications to the project and/or
conditions of approval for the project. Any proposed modifications including
conditions of approval, should be clearly re-stated in any vote on any of the
attached resolutions.
2. The Planning Commission may determine that more information is needed on
some aspect of the project and may refer the item back to the applicant and staff
to develop the additional information. The Commission should clearly state the
type of information that is required. A motion, and approval of that motion, is
required to continue the item to a future date.
3. The Planning Commission may deny the project. The Commission must specify
what findings cannot be made, and provide a brief oral statement, based on the
Staff Report, oral testimony, site visit, correspondence, or any other rationale
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introduced and deliberated by the Planning Commission. The theater building
would remain un-subdivided and maintained under single ownership.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
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ATTACHMENT 1: Draft Resolution
SBDV21-0065
DRAFT PC RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING SBDV 21-0065 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AT 21-0017
ESTABLISHING NINE AIRSPACE UNITS ON ONE COMMON LOT
AT 6917 EL CAMINO REAL (APN 029-361-048, 049)
(Cinema Square, LLC)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Cinema Square, LLC (Applicant/
Owner), 21 E. Carrillo St #200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 to consider Tentative Parcel Map AT
21-0017 to allow nine airspace condominium units on one lot; and
WHEREAS, the site has a General Plan Designation of Downtown (D); and
WHEREAS, the site is in the Downtown Commercial (DC) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the state and local guidelines for implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Tentative
Parcel Map application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at which
hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Tentative Parcel Map;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero takes the
following actions:
SECTION 1. Recitals: The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Public Hearings.
1. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the project on
September 7, 2021 and considered testimony and reports from staff, the applicants, and the
public.
SECTION 3. Findings for approval of Tentative Parcel Map. The Planning Commission
finds as follows:
1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement,
is consistent with the General Plan (Government Code §§ 66474(a) and (b)).
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Fact: The Downtown zoning district is designed to encourage a wide variety of
pedestrian oriented uses such as retail, entertainment, and restaurant. The existing
Colony Square development allows for these uses in a master planned walkable center.
The existing theater building is the main portion of this development. The project
proposes an airspace subdivision of the building to allow for separate ownership of
each existing tenant space. The proposed subdivision will not alter the physical
improvements on-site and required CC&Rs will ensure that the center functions as one
development.
2. The site is physically suitable for the type of development (Government Code§
66474(c)),and,
Fact: The site is flat and no physical changes are required.
3. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development (Government
Code § 66474(d)),and,
Fact: The nine proposed airspace units are within an existing building. The tentative
parcel map does not affect the density.
4. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their
habitat. (Government Code § 66474(e)), and
Fact: The airspace subdivision of an existing commercial building will not result in
any physical changes to the site and will not degrade the environment.
5. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not cause serious health
problems. (Government Code § 66474(f)), and
Fact: The improvements are minor and will not cause health problems.
6. The design of the subdivision will not conflict with easements for access through or
use of property within the proposed subdivision. (Government Code § 66474(g)).
Fact: The building exists and no new structures are proposed.
SECTION 4. CEQA. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), under Categorical Exemption § 15315, Class 15: Minor Land Divisions.
SECTION 5. Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular
session assembled on September 7, 2021, resolves to approve Tentative Parcel Map AT 21-0017
(SBDV 21-0065), subject to the following:
EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
EXHIBIT B: Tentative Parcel Map
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On motion by Commissioner _____________, and seconded by Commissioner __________ the
foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: ( )
NOES: ( )
ABSTAIN: ( )
ABSENT: ( )
ADOPTED:
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______________________________
Jeff van den Eikhof
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
______________________________
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
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EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
SBDV 21-0065
Conditions of Approval
Tentative Parcel Map
6917 El Camino Real
SBDV 21-0065
Timing
BL: Business License
FM: Final Map
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Planning Services
1. SBDV 21-0065 (Tentative Parcel Map AT 21-0017) shall be for the airspace subdivision of 6917 El
Camino Real; Lot 1 of Tract 2733, as shown on the map filed in book 31 at pages 55-56, in the city
of Atascadero, County of San Luis Obispo, California. (Assessor’s Parcel Number’s 029-361-048 &
049), as generally shown in attached Exhibit B, regardless of owner.
Ongoing
2. The appeal period is fourteen (14) days following the Planning Commission approval unless prior
to the time, an appeal to the decision is filed as set forth in Section 9-1.111(b) of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Ongoing
3. Approval of this Tentative Parcel Map shall be valid for a period of twenty-four (24) months and shall
expire on September 7, 2023, consistent with Section 66452.6(a)(1) of the California Subdivision
Map Act. The approved Tentative Parcel Map may be extended consistent with Section 66452.6(e)
of the California Subdivision Map Act. Any requested map extension shall be consistent with Section
11-4.23 of the Atascadero Municipal Code
FM
4. The Community Development Department shall have the authority to approve minor changes to the
project that (1) result in a superior site design or appearance, and/or (2) address a construction
design issue that is not substantive to the Tentative Parcel Map.
FM
5. The Subdivider shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Atascadero or its agents,
officers, and employees against any claim or action brought to challenge an approval by the City,
or any of its entities, concerning the subdivision.
Ongoing
6. The Subdivider shall pay all applicable Quimby Act fees to the City in accordance with the fee
schedule and policies in effect at the time of subsequent applications.
FM
7. This map shall be for the approval of 9 airspace units on one common lot. There shall be no further
division of the property without approval of a subsequent map.
Ongoing
8. Prior to recordation of the final parcel map, the applicant shall submit a condominium plan for
recording concurrently with the final parcel map. A qualified licensed professional shall prepare the
final parcel map and the condominium plan.
FM
9. Prior to recordation of the final map, the applicant shall provide recorded CC&R’s outlining
maintenance responsibilities between the owners. CC&R’s shall be consistent with, and address
existing CC&Rs for the Colony Square project as needed.
FM
10. The site shall be kept in a neat manner at all times and the landscaping shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition.
Ongoing
Public Works Conditions
11. Prior to approval of the Parcel Map, the Applicant shall have the map reviewed by the pub lic
utility providers for power, telephone, gas, cable TV, and the Atascadero Mutual Water
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ITEM NUMBER: 3
DATE: 9/7/21
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Conditions of Approval
Tentative Parcel Map
6917 El Camino Real
SBDV 21-0065
Timing
BL: Business License
FM: Final Map
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Company. The Applicant shall provide a letter from each utility company stating that the
easements and rights-of-way shown on the map for public utility purposes are acceptable.
12. Documents that the City of Atascadero requires to be recorded concurrently with the Parcel Map
(e.g.: CC&Rs, easements not shown on the map, agreements, etc.) shall be listed on the
certificate sheet of the map.
13. The City of Atascadero may require an additional map sheet for information purposes in
accordance with the Subdivision Map Act.
14. Provide updated CC&Rs or tiered CC&Rs prior to recordation of the final map.
15. Provide a condominium plan, which contains descriptions and diagrams identifying the boundaries
of the separate interests (the condominium “units”), the common areas, and exclusive use common
areas (ie. parking spaces and balconies), prior to recordation of the Final map.
16. Applicant to pay Sewer Processing Fee at time of Final Map Application for updating billing records
for the new APNs created with the Map.
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ITEM NUMBER:
DATE: 09/07/21
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
Exhibit B: Tentative Parcel Map
SBDV21-0065
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