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CITY OF ATASCADERO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 13, 2022
2:00 P.M.
City Hall
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Chairperson Heather Newsom
Vice Chairperson Susan Funk
Committee Member Emily Baranek
Committee Member Dennis Schmidt
Committee Member Jeff van den Eikhof
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 DRAFT MINUTES.
City of Atascadero Design Review Committee Agenda Regular Meeting
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. DESIGN AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF A SONIC
BURGER AT 4500 SAN PALO ROAD
The proposed project includes a request for a drive-thru restaurant in a
previously approved drive-thru location (KFC) at 4500 San Palo Road (APN 049-
225-011) for a new Sonic Drive-In Restaurant.
Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review and make design
recommendations for the proposed project. (PRE22-0076)
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next DRC meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 2:00
p.m.
Agendas, Minutes and Staff Reports are available online at
www.atascadero.org under City Officials & Commissions,
Design Review Committee.
DRC Draft Minutes of 9/29/2022
Page 1 of 3
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 10-13-22
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Thursday, Sept 29, 2022 – 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 2:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: By Teleconference
Committee Member Emily Baranek
Committee Member Dennis Schmidt
Committee Member Jeff van den Eikhof
Vice Chairperson Susan Funk
Chairperson Heather Newsom
Absent: 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
Others Present: By Teleconference
Armando Acevedo (representative for Giffin)
Travis Twining (business owner for Giffin)
Peter Laughlin
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Funk and seconded by
Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the
Agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll call vote.
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DRC Draft Minutes of 9/29/2022
Page 2 of 3
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 10-13-22
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 25, 2022 DRAFT MINUTES
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Funk and seconded by
Committee Member Baranek to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed by 5:0 by a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson Newsom closed the Public Comment period.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. DESIGN AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF A BOBCAT
EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIP AT 2600 EL CAMINO REAL
The proposed project includes a request to add a new outdoor sales lot and
construction of a new 9,376 s.f. building on APN 049-201-014.
Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review and make design
recommendations for the proposed project. (USE22-0020).
Planner Gasch presented the staff report, and she and Director Dunsmore answered
questions from the Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Armando Acevedo,
Pete Laughlin, and Travis Twining.
Mr. Acevedo and Mr. Twining answered questions raised by the Committee and by Pete
Laughlin. Mr. Twining stated that this location will be more of a retail facility rather than
a rental equipment facility. Back-up alarms will be minimal.
Chairperson Newsom closed the Public Comment period.
The Committee made the following recommendations:
Site Design
• Provide details on hours of operation, due to the residential neighborhood acr oss
the street.
Architecture & Design
• Provide details confirming that the roofs will be non-reflective in nature.
• Include light locations on the site plan and provide light specs. Lights must not
glare on residents across the street.
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ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 10-13-22
Fencing & Screening
• Fence height exception shall allow a wrought iron fence along the front property
line, and chain link along the sides within the front setback as proposed.
• Do not add slats to existing fence. Our code encourages landscaping instead of
slats.
• Work with Fence Factory to remove razor wire on fence between the subject
property and their site.
Landscaping
• Landscaping on the outside of the fence along the front sidewalk instead of the
inside of the fence. Landscaping will be between the sidewalk and the fence.
• Additional landscaping and irrigation shall be added between the retention basin
and the rear side of the new building as show in Attachment 3. Landscaping shall
include the planting of a minimum of two 15-gallon Coast Live Oak trees. Trees
will allow some visual break-up.
The Committee agreed to move the project forward to the Planning Commission.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Committee Member Schmidt asked a question about landscaping and the water shortage.
Director Dunsmore addressed his question.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Dunsmore gave an update on the new Chipotle and Sonic Burger that will be on
the next agenda. Director Dunsmore also gave an update on Objective Design Standards.
ADJOURNMENT– 3:40 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC is scheduled for Thursday, October 13, 2022.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
_________________________________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
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ITEM 2
Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Atascadero Design Review Committee
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Sonic- 4500 San Palo Road
MEETING
DATE PROJECT PLANNER APPLICANT / CONTACT PLN NO.
10/13/22 Mariah Gasch B&V ATOWN Enterprise INC PRE22-0076
PROJECT
ADDRESS
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION
ZONING
DISTRICT
ASSESOR PARCEL
NUMBER(S)
SITE
AREA
4500 San Palo
Road
General
Commercial (GC)
Commercial
Tourist (CT) 049-225-011 0.96 Acres
RECOMMENDATION
Staff Requests the Design Review Committee:
1. Review the proposal for a drive-thru restaurant in a previously approved drive-thru
location and direct the applicant to make any modifications to the site or building design
as necessary.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is proposing to renovate the existing drive-thru restaurant to accommodate a new
tenant, Sonic Drive-In. The design includes the conversion of the existing KFC Restaurant,
addition of outdoor dining areas, and a metal canopy for 6 parallel parking spots.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION – To Be Determined
The City of Atascadero’s environmental review process incorporates the requirements in implementing
the California Environmental Quality Act. Persons, agencies, or organizations interested in obtaining
more information regarding the environmental determination should contact the Community Development
Department.
☐ EIR / MND / ND /
Statutory Exemption
to be circulated
☐ Prior CEQA Review:
☐ Categorical
Exemption
☒ No Project - § 15268
Ministerial Project
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Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
DISCUSSION:
Project History
The subject property is the site of the former KFC drive-thru Restaurant. KFC was
approved through a Precise Plan in 1999 and remained in this location until its closure
in 2021. Atascadero Municipal Code (AMC) 9 -2.118 allows a use authorized through a
Precise Plan to continue as long as it does not remain vacant for more than 24
consecutive months. Since it has been less than 24 months since the former restaurant
left, Sonic’s proposed drive-thru can continue under KFC’s original approval.
Project Description / Summary
The subject site is approximately 0.96 acres in size. The applicant proposes to convert
an existing 3,520 square foot drive-thru restaurant into a 3,095 square foot drive-thru
with a 445 square foot open porch. The site has a total of 24 parking spaces.
Analysis
Site Design
The project is accessible from a single entrance off San Palo Road. Sonic will continue
to utilize the existing drive through lane that wraps the building. The drive-thru lane has
the capacity for seven cars to queue at one time before conflicting with t he parking lot.
The applicant will also be adding a new canopy above an additional five parking stalls
for drive up service. This allows customers to park, order, and have their food delivered
directly to their car. While Sonic is known for having roller s kating employees delivering
food, it is not a requirement of the franchise and is up to individual franchisees to
determine if they want to take on liability. The applicant is also proposing to remodel a
portion of the existing restaurant into an outdoor c overed porch area with tables for
dining.
Landscaping
Landscaping for this project is existing and is to be maintained. The applicant is
proposing to remove dead material and replace it with like kind. Existing plants will be
pruned to maintain an orderly appearance. Areas that have become barren where
mulch should be will be covered with new mulch to match what is existing. Three
decorative grass plants will be relocated from the front of the site to the side of the
building to accommodate open porch. Staff will require a Planning Inspection prior to
finaling the building permit to ensure that landscaping is sufficient and remains
maintained during construction.
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Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Site Plan
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Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Architectural Design and Colors
The fast food restaurant is designed with a contemporary architectural style. Sonic’s
modifications to the site will enhance the building’s appearance. A portion of the interior
will be removed and converted into an exterior patio space with tables and strings lights
overhead. The applicant will also be adding a new canopy over the proposed drive up
ordering parking spaces. This canopy will be bright red to match Sonic’s retro aesthetic.
The renovated front elevation includes Sonic’s signature blue color on stucco, light tan/
yellow horizontal siding mixed with a corner of vertical siding, and white and gray
stucco. The façade also includes multi-color vertical battens to create a stripe effect on
the middle of the building. The south side elevation, opposite Highway 101, has a
similar color and material scheme. The drive-thru side is also similar with more blue
stucco and a smaller amount of yellow vertical siding. This side also includes Sonic’s
cherry logo. Finally, the rear of the building, which will only be visible from the drive -
thru, will be a light gray, matching the gray used on the rest of the building.
Staff recommends the following changes:
1. Change the color of the front stucco on the building to yellow to match the
proposed siding. Blue may remain on the northern side of the building.
2. The new red canopy shall be altered to be slanted as shown in the following
Reference Image. This will enhance the retro style of the business and add
architectural interest to the site.
Staff’s proposed color changes
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ITEM 2
Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
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Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Signs
The site has an existing double-sided pylon sign that is to remain and be refaced. The
approximate size of each side is 6 feet by 12 feet. Four existing directional signs will be
replaced with new directional signs. The applicant is proposing one new four feet by
eight feet “Sonic” logo wall sign on the front of the buildings and one new three -foot-tall
cherry sign. The existing freeway facing pylon sign will be refaced with Sonic’s logo.
The Commercial Tourism (CT) zoning district limits overall signs to 150 squar e feet.
Without including the building colors, the proposal consists of 32 square feet of sign
area for Sonic logo, 112 square feet for the pylon sign, and estimated 6 ft for cherry logo
for a total of 150 square feet.
REFERENCE IMAGE
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ITEM 2
Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
DRC DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Color of tower on front elevation
2. Angle of the carhop roof slant
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Notice of Action
2. Site Plan
3. Architectural Plans
4. Signs
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ITEM 2
Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Attachment 1: Notice of Action
PRE22-0076
DRC NOTICE OF ACTION
Conditions of Approval: 1. Paint the front stucco on the building yellow to match the
proposed siding. Blue may remain on the northern side of the
building.
2. The new red canopy shall be altered to be slanted as shown in
the Attachment 6. This will enhance the retro style of the
business and add architectural interest to the site.
Action/ Decision Summary: To be recorded at meeting conclusion
Meeting Date: October 13, 2022
Project Planner: Mariah Gasch
Associate Planner
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ITEM 2
Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Attachment 2: Site Plan
PRE22-0076
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Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Attachment 3: Architectural Plans
PRE22-0076
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Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Staff’s Recommendation
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Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Attachment 4: Signs
PRE22-0076
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Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
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Sonic Drive Thru
PRE22-0076 / B&VATOWN Enterprises. INC.
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Attachment 6: Reference Image
PRE22-0076
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