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2021
CITY OF ATASCADERO C17Y OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Thursday, November 18, 2021 — 2:00 P.M.
City Hall (Teleconference)
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
CALL TO ORDER — 2:00 p.m.
Chairperson Newsom called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m.
POI I CAI I
Present: By Teleconference
Chairperson Heather Newsom
Vice Chairperson Susan Funk
Committee Member Emily Baranek
Committee Member Dennis Schmidt
Committee Member Jeff van den Eikhof
Absent: None
Others Present: By Teleconference - Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: By Teleconference
Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
IT Director, Luke Knight
Associate Planner, Mariah Gasch
Others Present: By Teleconference
Neil Trent, Applicant from Woods Humane Society
Heather Lewis, Architect for Woods Humane Society
Jeremy and Lisa Spears
Various members of the public
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Funk and seconded by
Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the
Agenda.
Motion passed by 5:0 by a roll call vote.
DRC Minutes of 11/18/2021
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson Newsom closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 14 2021 DRAFT MINUTES
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Funk and seconded by
Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the
Consent Calendar, with one correction to remove
the "excused absence" next to her name.
Motion passed by 5:0 by a roll call vote.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. DESIGN AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF AN EXISTING
COLONY HOME AT 5690 TRAFFIC WAY
The proposed project includes a new 928 square foot detached garage with a
residential unit on the lot of an existing Colony Home in the residential multi -family
zone.
Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review the proposed design concept
and direct the applicant to make any modifications to the site or building design as
necessary (PRE21-0093).
Planner Gasch presented the project, and she and Director Dunsmore answered
questions from the Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Jeremy and Lisa
Spears.
Chairperson Newsom closed the Public Comment period.
The Committee agreed with the proposed staff report, and recommended that the
applicant move forward to building permits.
3. DESIGN AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF WOODS
HUMANE SOCIETY EXPANSION AT 2300 RAMONA ROAD
The proposed project includes an expansion to the existing animal adoption center
and spay/neuter clinic. The expansion includes one new 15,000 square foot animal
shelter which will accommodate the addition of dog adoptions as well as cat
adoptions and various shelter services. Site improvements are also being
proposed such as two new dog exercise yards and the addition of new landscaping
and parking.
DRC Minutes of 11/18/2021
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Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review the proposed design concept
and direct the applicant to make any modifications to the site or building design as
necessary (PRE20-0058).
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Committee members were invited on a tour of the San Luis Obispo Woods facility by
Marcia Torgerson.
Vice Chairperson Funk did take a tour.
Committee member Schmidt was contacted by Marcia Torgerson, and they discussed the
project, but he did not take a tour.
Committee member Baranek did not take a tour and spoke with Marcia Torgerson.
Committee member van den Eikhof did take a tour.
Chairperson Newsom saw this item previously at DRC in 2020, did not take a tour, but
did speak with Marcia Torgerson.
Planner Gasch presented the project, and she and Director Dunsmore answered
questions from the Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Heather Lewis, Neil
Trent, Jamie Silveira, and Heather Sunderland.
Chairperson Newsom closed the Public Comment period.
The Committee deliberated on the item.
Chairperson Newsom reopened the Public Comment period.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Wendy Berman, and
Darryl (no last name given).
Chairperson Newsom closed the Public Comment period.
The Committee agreed on the following recommendations:
Site Design
• The Committee agreed with site layout as proposed and recommended the
City work with the applicant to look at the possibility of obtaining a Noise
Study to ensure that the neighborhood is protected. This will ensure both
staff and the neighbors have an opportunity to'request mitigation. A Noise
Study would need to be prepared by a noise consultant. Recommendations
from the noise consultant will need to be incorporated into the building
design.
DRC Minutes of 11/18/2021
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Fencing and Screening
• The Committee recommended the applicant keep in mind the line of sight and
buffers. Closed fencing will create an environment that will decrease noise issues.
Architectural Design
• The Committee agreed with the current design and were in favor of the softer mix
of colors that blend in well with the community.
The Committee agreed with the staff report, and recommended that the applicant move
forward to Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will look at land use,
neighborhood compatibility, and noise.
Chairperson Newsom left the meeting and asked Vice Chairperson Funk to take over
chairing the meeting.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore stated that there will be one meeting in December, and the tentative
date is set for December 16th. Items on that agenda currently include the Regional ADU
Stock plans, and a project on EI Camino Real. Vice Chairperson Funk stated that she
has a conflict with the next meeting date and time, and will keep the committee posted.
Director Dunsmore answered questions in regards to S139, the Dove Creek commercial
project and the upcoming General Plan Update.
ADJOURNMENT— 4:32 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC is scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 2021.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
The following Exhibit is available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Email from Joann Montgomery
Adopted 12/16/2021
DRC Minutes of 11/18/2021
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From: Joann Montgomery
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 11:17 PM r S PM
To: DRC Public Comment
Subject: APN 049-141-043
Dear DRC Committee Members,
I am writing this letter to express my concern over the Woods Humane Society Facility Expansion. I recently purchased a
home in the Colony at Apple Valley. My property backs up to the church parking lot which is adjacent to the Woods
Humane Society Facility. When purchasing this home, I was made aware of the substantial special taxes that
homeowners in this community pay to the city. It was my understanding that this extra tax was to be paid to maintain this
quiet neighborhood. Homeowners in the Apple Valley community are asked not to have loud vehicles, large numbers of
pets, etc. that will interfere with the "quiet enjoyment" of residents here. It seems that the expansion of this facility would
be a direct contradiction to the foundational ideas upon which this community was built. While I am a big supporter of the
Humane Society and have adopted beloved pets from their SILO location, I do not feel that the close proximity to the many
homes that surround the Atascadero location make this a viable site for the proposed expansion of the facility. I realize
that noise has been taken into consideration in the design of the facility, but this does not change the fact that there will
still be noise coming from the facility and that noise will change the dynamic of this neighborhood. I am concerned about
our property values and the change in the quality of life we now experience in this beautiful neighborhood and pay to
maintain.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Joann Montgomery
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