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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC_2021-11-18_MinutesAPPKUVLU 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 Page 1 of 4 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 Page 2 of 4 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 Page 3 of 4 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: l"ill 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 Page 4 of 4 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 ATTENTION: This email originated from outside the City's network. Use caution when opening links and attachments. MI=IE-D NOV 18 2021 L�l i-OL,iw EV E L 0 P M E N T