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PLANNING
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, February 15, 2022 — 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 6:00 p.m. and Commissioner
Heath led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: By Teleconference - Commissioners Anderson, Carranza, Heath,
Schmidt, and Vice Chairperson Keen, Chairperson van den Eikhof
Absent: Commissioner Hughes (excused absence)
Vacant: None
Others Present: By Teleconference - Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: By Teleconference —
Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Associate Planner, Mariah Gasch
Staff Absent: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Vice
Chairperson Keen 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. APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2022
• Recommendation: Commission approve the January 18, 2022 Minutes.
MOTION: By Commissioner Carranza and seconded
by Commissioner Anderson to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION:
A. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Chairperson van den Eikhof accepted nominations for Chairperson.
MOTION: By Commissioner Keen and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to nominate
Chairperson van den Eikhof as Chairperson.
Chairperson van den Eikhof accepted the
nomination.
Chairperson van den Eikhof accepted nominations for Vice Chairperson.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to nominate Vice
Chairperson Keen as Vice Chairperson. Vice
Chairperson Keen accepted the nomination.
Motions passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR SALES YARD AT 6501 VIA AVE.
The proposed project includes a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor sales yard.
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
under Categorical Exemption 15331, Class 1 Existing Facilities Projects
Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is to approve the project with
conditions.
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EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chairperson Keen stated that she lives close to the 500 ft. radius for voting. Planner
Gleason checked her address against the project address and stated that she is just
outside 500 feet, so she can vote.
Commissioner Anderson stated that he owns a business across the street, however, there
is no monetary value in him voting on the project. He has had cursory discussions with
the owner, simply as a neighbor.
Commissioners Carranza and Heath had no ex parte.
Commissioner Schmidt stated that he reviewed this project at DRC.
Chairperson van den Eikhof stated that he reviewed this project at DRC. He has also
rented equipment from the business owner in the past and discussed the project before
it came before the Commission.
Planner Gasch presented the staff report and stated that staff is recommending removing
Condition 8 from the Conditions of Approval. There were no questions from the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Vice Chairperson Keen to adopt the PC
Resolution approving USE21-0083, a CUP
allowing a new business that includes
outdoor sales of landscaping material and
equipment rentals in the Industrial Zone at
6501 Via Ave., subject to findings and
conditions of approval, with the removal of
Condition 8.
Motions passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Carranza gave an update on the Equality Mural Project.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore gave an update on the General Plan Update, the Valley Fresh Market
at Del Rio/EI Camino Real, funding for the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan,
and La Plaza. Additionally, SB9 and the ADU Ordinance will be coming to the Commission
and Council in the Spring of 2022.
Commissioner Anderson asked Director Dunsmore what the chances would be to install
a stop sign at Traffic Way and Via Ave. Director Dunsmore stated that the Public Works
Director would need to weigh in on this, and it's a larger conversation.
The next meeting will be held on March 1St and the Commission will hear an Amendment
to the Home Depot Center and a Zone Change.
ADJOURNMENT — 6:43 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2022, at City Hall, Council Chambers,
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted 3-1-22
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