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Home My WebLink AboutPC Resolution 21-0012FAA:11:J1 SEP 1 201 PC RESOLUTION 2021-0012 CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING 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 and WHEREAS, the site has a General Plan Designation of High Density Residential (HDR); 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 (2 8) 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 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. 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. 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 project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of the surrounding 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. CEOA. 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 Anderson, and seconded by Commissioner Hughes, the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote: AYES: Anderson, Hughes, Schmidt, van den Eikhof ( 5 ) NOES: None (0 ) ABSENT: McIntyre, Carranza (2 ) ABSTAINED: None ADOPTED: September 7, 2021 CITY OF ATASCADER , CA Jeff Eikhof Planning Commission Chairpe1'so ATTEST: Phil Dunsmore Planning Commission Secretary (0) EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval AMND 21-0058 Conditions of Approval Timing AM N D21-0058 10205 EI Camino Real BL: Business License GP: Grading Permit Expansion of Affordable Housing BP: Building Permit FI: Final Inspection TO: Temporary Occupancy F0: Final Occupancy Planning Services Conditions 1. This Amendment shall be for the addition of 6 units (1 building) and renovation to the Ongoing existing 19 units use as described in attached Exhibits B and D located at 10205 EI Camino Real. 2. The approval of this use permit shall become final and effective for the purposes of Ongoing 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. 3. The Community Development Department shall have the authority to approve the BP 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. 4. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for twenty-four (24) months BP 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. 5. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Atascadero or its Ongoing 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. 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 BP / FI colors and materials shall be consistent across all buildings on site. 8. A parking management plan shall be submitted to assign parking for each units, BP provide basic details on tandem parking management, and clarify parking management on site. 9. The applicant shall submit an arborist report at the time of building permit submittal BP/Fl to ensure protection and mitigation measures for existing trees on site. 10. The applicant shall provide, at minimum, 32 on-site parking spaces that comply with BP / Ongoing Atascadero Municipal Code Parking and Loading standards. 11. Approval of the preliminary design and density bonus shall not constitute any waiver of BP code requirements except for those approved under this amendment. 12. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, twenty-four (24) units shall be deed restricted for a 55- BP year period. Documentation of the deed restrictions shall be submitted to the City prior to Final Inspection. 13. All lighting shall be fully shielded. No fixtures with visible light sources shall be permitted. BP/ Ongoing 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. 14. A decorative fence header shall be added to the existing wooden fence in front of BP Building 1. 15. Additional screening landscaping shall be installed in front of the fence in front of BP Building 1. This additional landscaping shall be shown on the landscape plan. 16. The existing chain link gate for the trach enclosure shall be replaced with an opaque BP gate and the cinderblock shall be repainted to match the new colors of the buildings. 17. The property owner shall obtain a will -serve letter from Atascadero Mutual Water BP/FI Company (AMWC) prior to issuance of building permits. Fees shall be paid to AMWC prior to final inspection of all building permits. Public Works Conditions 18. A preliminary Storm Water Control Plan (SWCP) must be completed showing how BP 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). 19. The existing driveway approach shall be removed and replaced with an ADA compliant approach. 20. The remodel of existing facilities and the new facilities are subject to the current City BP sewer fees and said fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. Fire Department Conditions 21. Fire truck turnaround must meet City Engineering drawings F-1 and F-2. 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