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CITY ofATASCADERC CITY OFATASCADERO
PLANNING PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, March 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
Schmidt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: By Teleconference - Commissioners Anderson, Carranza, Heath,
Schmidt, and Chairperson van den Eikhof
Absent: Commissioner Hughes (excused absence)
Vice Chairperson Keen (arrived late)
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
Assistant Planner, Bailey Sullivan
PPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Vice Chairperson Keen absent)
(Commissioner Hughes absent)
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES OF MARCH 1 2022
• Recommendation: Commission approve the March 1, 2022 Minutes.
MOTION: By Commissioner
by Commissioner
Consent Calendar.
Anderson and seconded
Carranza to approve the
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Vice Chairperson Keen absent)
(Commissioner Hughes absent)
Vice Chairperson Keen arrived at 6:06 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Carranza to change the order
of the Agenda due to technical difficulties
with the first item, with Item 3 being heard
first, then Items 2 and 4.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Commissioner Hughes absent)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR 8575 EL CENTRO
The proposed project includes a minor Conditional Use Permit Amendment to the
Master Plan of Development (Resolution PC1999-044) to build an Accessory
Structure/Studio. The project is consistent with previously Certified Mitigated
Negative Declaration approved 10/12/99.
Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is to approve the project with
conditions. (AMND22-0023).
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EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None
Planner Gasch presented the staff report, and she and Director Dunsmore answered
questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: Brighton Hushing -Kline and Mark Dariz.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to adopt PC
Resolution approving an amendment to the
Master Plan of Development (ZCH97005) to
allow a detached studio at 8575 EI Centro
Road, based on findings and subject to
Conditions of Approval, with the
modification of Condition 10 to strike the
condition that says "This shall include the
installation of screening vegetation along
the rear fence line to screen the structure
from adjacent properties to the satisfaction
of the CD Department," and strike
"Landscaping and irrigation shall be
installed prior to requesting a final planning
Inspection." The Condition will now read "A
landscape and irrigation plan shall be
included with the building permit submittal."
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Commissioner Hughes absent)
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 8850 SANTA ROSA ROAD
The proposed project includes a minor Conditional Use Permit to open a Brown
Butter Cookie Company bakery service to support online and in-store retail sales.
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under
Categorical Exemption § 15332, Class 1 Existing Facilities Projects.
Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is to approve the project with
conditions. (USE22-0024).
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None
Planner Sullivan presented the staff report, and she and Director Dunsmore answered
questions from the Commission
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: Tracie Hozie attempted to speak, however
due to technical difficulties, the Commission could hear her, but she was unable to hear
the Commission.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Keen and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to adopt PC
Resolution approving USE22-0024 to allow a
bakery use (manufacturing, repair, and
processing -low intensity use) in the
Commercial Retail (CR) zone, based on
findings and subject to conditions of
approval.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Commissioner Hughes absent)
4. ZONE CHANGE FOR 5901 EAST MALL
The proposed project includes a Planned Development (PD) overlay zone for
Centennial Plaza lots. The PD would guide future development towards restaurant
and retail development subject to specific design standards. The project is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Categorical
Exemption § 15305, Class 5 Minor Alterations to land use limitations.
Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is to approve the project with
conditions. (zCH22-0022).
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None
Director Dunsmore presented the staff report, and answered questions from the
Commission, and said that if approved, this project will move forward to City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded
by Commissioner Heath to adopt the PC
Resolution, recommending the City Council
adopt text amendments to Title 9
establishing a Planned Development 36
overlay zone for the vacant lots surrounding
Centennial Plaza at 5901 West Mall, based on
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findings and subject to the future approval
of a Master Plan of Development.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Commissioner Hughes absent)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore polled the Commission members on whether to continue virtual
meetings, or meet in person. The Commissioners agreed to meet continue to meet
virtually.
Director Dunsmore stated that the Commission will hear S139 and ADU items on April 5,
2022.
ADJOURNMENT — 7:38 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 5, 2022, at City Hall, Council Chambers,
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted 4/19/22
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