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CITY OF ATASCADERO
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Regular Meeting — Tuesday, May 3, 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 6:01 p.m. and Commissioner
Hughes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: By Teleconference - Commissioners Anderson, Heath, Hughes,
Schmidt, and Chairperson van den Eikhof
Absent: Commissioner Carranza (excused absence)
Vice Chairperson Keen (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
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Keen, Carranza 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 MAY 3, 2022
• Recommendation: Commission approve the May 3, 2022 Minutes.
MOTION: By Commissioner Heath and seconded by
Commissioner Hughes to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Keen, Carranza absent)
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 2300 RAMONA ROAD
The proposed project includes the review of a proposed expansion of an existing
animal housing and veterinary facility for a new 15,000 square foot animal shelter
which will accommodate the addition of dog adoptions as well as cat adoptions
and various shelter services for Woods Humane Society on APN 049-141-043.
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under
Categorical Exemption §15332, Class 32 In -fill development.
Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is to approve the project with
conditions. (usE22-0027).
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Heath visited the facility in San Luis Obispo and met with a couple of
representatives.
Chairperson van den Eikhof visited the site a few months ago after the DRC saw this
item. He toured the facility and met with a couple of representatives.
Planner Gasch presented the staff report, and she and Director Dunsmore answered
questions from the Commission. There are two gates for the facility; one is a security
gate and there is an additional gate for a staff parking area. These would remain open
during operating hours.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: Neil Trent, Heather Lewis, Wendy Burman,
(all representing Woods), and Barbara Warren.
Recording Secretary Manier stated that numerous comments were received, forwarded
to the Commission, and posted on the City's website.
Director Dunsmore stated that when the building permits come in for this project, each
department will review this project to ensure code compliance.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded
by Commissioner Hughes to adopt PC
Resolution approving a Conditional Use
Permit USE22-0027, allowing the expansion
of an existing animal shelter and spay/neuter
dog adoption and care facility in the Public
zone, at 2300 Ramona Road, based on
findings and subject to Conditions of
Approval, to include staff's recommendation
to revise the wall condition as follows:
• There will be a wall over the future sewer line
and if the sewer line is ever damaged, the
applicant must repair it.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Keen, Carranza absent)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore gave an update on the General Plan Update, Del Rio
MarketplaceNalley Fresh Market, SB9 and ADU's. Director Dunsmore stated that we
intend to hear SB9/ADU's on the next agenda.
ADJOURNMENT — 7:35 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2022, at City Hail, Council Chambers,
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary, Administrative Assistant
Adopted 6/7/22
PC Minutes of 5/3/2022
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