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CITY OF ATASC
PLANNIN
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2003-0015
A RESOLUTION OF THE ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNICL APPROVE ZONE CHANGE
2003-0039 TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW
RESIDENTIAL SECOND UNITS IN THE RSF-Y ZONING DISTRICT
(ZCH 2003-0039: Second Units)
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero's 2025 General Plan has prioritized the
provision of affordable housing; and,
WHEREAS, the State of California has identified residential second units as an
important means to providing affordable housing in single-family neighborhoods; and,
WHEREAS, the General Plan contains Program HOS 3.1.2. that calls for the
adoption of an ordinance allowing second units in the RSF-Y zoning district subject to
performance standards; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed
Public Hearing held on February 4, 2003 considered a recommendation to the City Council,
and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of
the City to update the Zoning Ordinance to allow residential second unit to ensure the orderly
provision of affordable housing throughout the community; and,
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission takes the following actions:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY WITH 2002 GENERAL PLAN EIR
1. The proposed project has been analyzed adequately in the 2002 General Plan EIR
pursuant to applicable standards and impacts have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to the that EIR.
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SECTION 2. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF ZONE TEXT CHANGE.
1. The zone change is consistent with General Plan policies and all other applicable
ordinances and policies of the City.
2. Amendment of the zoning ordinance will provide for the orderly development of
affordable housing throughout the community.
3. The zone change will not, in itself, result in significant environmental impacts.
SECTION 3. ZONE TEXT CHANGE.
The City Zoning Ordinance Title 9 is hereby amended as follows:
9-3.153 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Residential Single Family Zone. The
establishment of conditional uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.109:
(a) Churches and related activities (see Section 9-6.121);
(b) Schools (see Section 9-6.125);
(c) Mobilehome developments (see Section 9-6.143);
(d) Skilled nursing facility, where the number of residents under care is greater than
six (see Section 9-6.134);
(e) Residential care, where the number of residents under care is greater than six
(see Section 9-6.135);
(f) Organizational houses;
(g) Pipeline;
(h) Bed and breakfast;
(i) Caretaker residence (see Section 9-6.104);
0) The following uses where established in a residential structure of historical
importance are satisfied:
(1) Broadcasting studios,
(2) Business support services,
(3) Libraries and museums,
(4) Offices,
(5) Personal services,
(6) School -business and vocational;
(k) Kennels (see Section 9-6.111). (Ord. 68 § 9-3.153, 1983)
I Residential Second Units RSF-Y only) see Section 9.6106
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9-3.154 Minimum lot size.
The minimum lot size in the Residential Single Family Zone shall tw
n._�,-, one-half (1/2) acre�rz �eT ie-aet
a and may range up to two and one-half (2Y2) acres. The size of a lot shall be
consistent with the land use designation set forth in the General Plan and shall be
indicated by the symbols set forth in the following chart, which shall be shown on the
official zoning maps as provided by Section 9-3.104(d).
Symbol Minimum Lot Size
X One-half ('/z) acre net area (excluding
hand needed for street rights-of-way
whether publicly or privately owned).
Y Ione (1) acre net area (excluding land
Ineeded for street rights-of-way whether
(publicly or privately owned).
Ic-weFs-are-a,v:a4ab1e-:
jt arty eye he#€ { i ores. whey€
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Z !One and one-half (1%) to two and one-
half (2%) acres based on performance
standards set forth in this section.
(a) Performance Standards. The following performance standards shall be evaluated
for each lot which is appended with the "Z" symbol in determining its minimum lot
size:
(1) Distance from the Center of the Community. Using the Atascadero Administration
Building as the center of the community, the lot size factor based on this
performance standard shall be:
Distance1 (Lot Size Factor
0 -- 4000' 10.08
4000' -- 6000' 0�
6000' -- 8000'10.12
1. To be measured as radial distance using map maintained in the Planning
Department.
(2) Septic Suitability. Using generalized soils data from the Soil Conservation
Service Reports, the lot size factor based on this performance standard shall be:
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IS—CS Rating1 Lot Size Factor —
Well suited 0.30 —
Moderate or slow 0.50
Severe 0.70
1. Refer to map maintained in Community Development Department.
Percolation tests may be substituted for the Soil Conservation Service Reports.
These shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed sanitarian. The
following conversion chart shall be used to determine the appropriate lot size factor:
Percolation Rating
Minutes Per Inch
,Well suited
Less than 20
Moderate
120 to 39
Slow
40 to 59
Severe
lGreater than 60
(3) Average Slope. Using the Basic, Sectional or Contour Measurement Method, the
lot size factor based on this performance standard shall be:
Slope --
Lot Size Factor _E
---------F
[0�-- 20% 10.30
121--30% 10.50
131%+ 0.70
(4) Condition of Access. Using the road right-of-way with the shortest accessible
distance between a lot and an improved collector road, the lot size factor based on
this performance standard shall be:
Condition
Lot Size {
Factor �
:paved with slope of less than 15% or
City -accepted
IF0.15
(paved lope of greater than 15%
10.20
all-weather surface with slope of less—�
than 15%
0.25
all-weather surface with slor)e of areater
0.30
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'ithan 15%
unimproved surface 0.40
(5) General Neighborhood Character. Using the average lot size of existing lots
(except that lots larger than five (5) acres shall be excluded unless they constitute
more than twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of lots) within a one thousand
(1000) foot radius, the minimum lot size factor based on this performance standard
shall be determined by multiplying the average lot size by 0.2.
(b) Determination of Minimum Lot Size. The minimum lot size shall be determined by
the sum of each of the lot size factors for the performance standards set forth in
subsection (a) of this section.
(1) The most current information shall be used to determine the lot size factor.
Where information is not available, the Planning Director shall determine which lot
size factor shall apply,
(2) If more than one lot size factor can be applied to a lot, the less restrictive factor
shall be used.
(3) Lot size factors shall be based on conditions in existence,at the time of filing an
application unless information is included with the application which will alter a lot
size factor. (Ord. 184 § 2, 1989; Ord. 175 § 2 (part), 1988; Ord. 154 § 2, 1987; Ord.
152 § 2, 1987; Ord. 145 § 3 (part), 1987; Ord. 113 § 2 (part), 1985; Ord. 68 § 9-
3.154, 1983)
9-6.106 Residential accessory uses.
The standards of this section apply to the specific types of residential accessory
structures listed. Agricultural accessory structures for the keeping of animals are
subject to Section 9-6.112.
(a) Accessory Greenhouse. An accessory greenhouse may occupy up to five
hundred (500) square feet per dwelling unit or ten (10) percent of the site, whichever
is smaller. Larger greenhouses are subject to Section 9-6.116 where allowed.
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(b) Residential Second nits. A residential second unit may be established as an
accessory use to a residence in the RSF-Y or LSF -Y zoning district as follows:
(1) Lot Size: The net lot area shall be 1 -acre minimum.
(2) Sewer: The second unit shall be connected to City sewer where
available. Seconds engineered septic sstems may be approved b
the City Engineer.
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(3) Water: The second unit shall be served by a public water supply.
(4) Meters: Separate utilities meters may be installed for second units.
(5) Floor area: The maximum residential floor area shall be 800 square
feet.
(6) Parking: One enclosed parking space shall be provided.
(7) Setbacks: The same setback requirements of a primary_ residential
dwelling shall apply to secondary units.
(8) Appearance: The secondary unit shall be architecturally compatible with
the Primary residential dwelling_
(9) Grading: Site grading and native tree removals shall be minimized to the
greatest extent Possible.
(10) The unit shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
(c) Swimming Pools. Swimming pools, including hot tubs, spas, and related
equipment, may be located within any required side or rear setback, provided that
they are no closer than eighteen (18) inches to a property line, and provided that
they are fenced as required by Section 9-6.128.
(d) Workshops or Studios. Any accessory structure intended solely or primarily for
engaging in artwork, crafts, light hand manufacturing, mechanical work, etc., is
subject to the following standards when located in a residential zone:
(1) Limits on Use. An accessory structure may be constructed or used as a
workshop or studio in any residential zone solely for noncommercial hobbies or
amusements; for maintenance of the principal structure or yards; for artistic
endeavors such as painting, photography or sculpture; maintenance or mechanical
work on vehicles owned or operated by the occupants; for an approved home
occupation; or for other similar purposes.
(2) Floor Area. A workshop is not to occupy an area greater than fifty (50) percent of
the floor area of the principal structure. (Ord. 68 § 9-6.106, 1983)
SECTION 4. RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL.
The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session assembled on
February 4, 2003 resolved to recommend that the City Council introduce for first reading an
ordinance that would amend the Zoning Ordinance as stated.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be delivered
forthwith by the Planning Commission Secretary to the City Council of the City of
Atascadero.
On motion by Commissioner Kelly, and seconded by Commissioner Jones the foregoing
resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Bentz, Fonzi, Jones, Kelley, and Porter (5 )
NOES: none ( )
ABSENT: Commissioner Eddings (1 )
ABSTAIN: none ( )
ADOPTED: February 4, 2003
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
Roberta Fonzi
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
Warren M. Frace
Planning Commission Secretary