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Regular Meeting — Tuesday, October 4, 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
Carranza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: By Teleconference — Commissioners Anderson, Carranza, Heath,
Hughes, Schmidt, Vice Chairperson Keen, and Chairperson van den
Eikhof
Absent: None
Vacant: None
Others Present: By Teleconference —
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Staff Present: By Teleconference —
Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Associate Planner, Mariah Gasch
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded by
Commissioner Hughes to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 7:0 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 SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
• Recommendation: Commission approve the September 20, 2022 Minutes.
MOTION: By Commissioner Carranza and seconded
by Commissioner Hughes to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 10875 COLORADO ROAD CONTINUED
FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2022)
The proposed project is for a residential dog kennel on APN 045-441-029 to
establish a hobby dog breeding kennel. The project qualifies for a Class 1 (CEQA
Section 15301; Existing Facilities) exemptions.
Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is to review the proposal and approve
or deny the project. (usE22-0070).
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
-Commissioner Anderson met with the Lawrence's, Barbara Sims, and John Fortney.
-Commissioner Carranza emailed the Lawrence's back because she was out of town,
drove by the property, and did some observations from the street.
-Commissioner Heath met with the Lawrence's and a few of the neighbors.
-Commissioner Hughes stopped by and spoke with the Lawrence's.
-Vice Chairperson Keen stated that she received the email from the Lawrence's, but did
not respond and had no ex parte.
-Chairperson van den Eikhof visited the site, met with the applicant, and walked around
the neighborhood.
-Commissioner Schmidt stated that approximately one year ago, his company surveyed
the neighbor's property (John Fortney). Dennis had never been at the site. At that time,
Mr. Fortney spoke with him about neighbors and conflicts with utilities and easements.
After the last meeting when he was absent, he began reading the incoming
correspondence, and asked if he should recuse himself based on this information. After
discussion with Director Dunsmore, it was determined that Commissioner Schmidt did not
need to recuse himself.
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Planner Gasch provided the staff report. Planner Gasch, Director Dunsmore, and Planner
Gleason answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: Chelsea Lawrence, Nick Lawrence, Nick and
Chelsea's son, Straith (no last name given), Barbara Sims, Larry Burelle, John Fortney,
and Elaine Burelle.
Chelsea and Nick Lawrence requested that the Commission consider allowing four litters
per year (instead of two as suggested by staff), and consider allowing the dogs to stay
out past 9:00 p.m. The Lawrence's explained their permit process through County Animal
Services, and then answered questions from the Commission.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Schmidt suggested we have the applicant come back in a year and be
reviewed by the Commission.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Keen and seconded by
Commissioner Hughes to adopt PC
Resolution A approving a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) USE22-0070, to establish a dog
breeding & kennel facility located at 10875
Colorado Road with the following changes
to conditions:
• Condition 6 — Allow no more than 6 adult dogs.
• Condition 7 - Allowing two litters of puppies on the premises at one time,
and no more than four litters in a calendar year.
• Remove the condition stating the dogs must be in by 9 p.m. Complaints
regarding Noise Ordinance will be in place as usual.
• Condition 12 — Portion of b. — Remove "Dogs shall be allowed outdoors
when one or more of the property owners are present on the subject
property."
Motion passed 4:3 by a roll -call vote.
(Anderson, Carranza, Heath voted no)
Director Dunsmore stated that this action is appealable to the City Council within 14 -days
with an application and fee.
Chairperson van den Eikhof recessed the meeting at 8:11 p.m. for a break.
Chairperson van den Eikhof reconvened the meeting at 8:17 p.m. with all present.
3. AMENDMENT TO BUILDING ENVELOPES AT 9015 AND 9020 BOSQUE
COURT
The proposed project is for an Amendment to the CEQA document (MND2016-
0001) that created building envelopes at 9015 and 9020 Bosque Court on APNs
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056-211-054, 058 to increase buildable area. The project is consistent with the
previously adopted environmental documents 2016-0001.
Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is to review the proposal and approve
the project with conditions. (AMND22-0065).
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
Planner Gasch provided the staff report and answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: Leif Erickson and Trevor Marks.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Hughes to adopt Draft
Resolution approving an Amendment
(AMND22-0065) to allow the expansion of
previously approved building envelopes on
Lots 1 and 5 of Tract 3085 based on findings
and subject to conditions of approval.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore stated that the Planning Department is currently recruiting for
Assistant Planner, Bailey Sullivan's replacement.
Director Dunsmore answered questions re: the corner lot at EI Camino Real and Traffic
Way, and stated that the next meeting would be cancelled. Director Dunsmore stated that
the Commission will soon review the RV Storage Yard on Sycamore that went to the
Design Review Committee.
ADJOURNMENT — 8:52 p.m.
The next regular meeting scheduled for October 18, 2022 will be cancelled. The next
regular meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2022 at City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue,
Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Annette Manier, Recording 8ecretary
Administrative Assistant Adopted 11/1/22
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