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CITY OF ATASCADERO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 30, 2023
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 DECEMBER 15, 2022 DRAFT MINUTES.
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. DESIGN AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF A CARGO
CONTAINER AT 8559 SANTA ROSA ROAD
The proposed project includes a request to review the proposal for a cargo
container on the following APN: 056-301-042.
Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review and make design
recommendations for the proposed project. (PRE22-0097)
3. DESIGN AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF A FENCE AT
10000 CORONA ROAD
The proposed project includes a request to review the proposal for a 6-foot fence
within the front setback on APN: 050-192-015.
Recommendation: Approve the request for an exception to the front setback
fencing requirement to allow a fence of six feet in height where a maximum fence
height of five feet, with the top two feet being transparent, would normally be
allowed based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval. (PRE22-0101)
4. DESIGN AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF A REMODEL
FOR COAST HILLS CREDIT UNION AT 8900 PUEBLO AVE
The proposed project includes a request to review the proposal for a remodel of
the existing credit union branch on APN: 030-241-001, 052.
Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review and make design
recommendations for the proposed project. (PRE23-0022)
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next DRC meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023, 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 12/15/2022
Page 1 of 3
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 3-30-23
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Thursday, December 15, 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 2:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: By Teleconference
Committee Member Emily Baranek
Committee Member Jeff van den Eikhof
Vice Chairperson Susan Funk
Chairperson Heather Newsom
Absent: Committee Member Dennis Schmidt (excused absence)
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
Max Zappas
Myriah Moses
Jason Anderson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Funk and seconded by
Committee Member Baranek to approve the
Agenda.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll call vote.
(Schmidt absent)
DRC Draft Minutes of 12/15/2022
Page 2 of 3
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 3-30-23
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 27, 2022 DRAFT MINUTES
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Funk and seconded by
Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed by 4:0 by a roll call vote.
(Schmidt absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson Newsom closed the Public Comment period.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. DESIGN AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF A PROPOSAL
FOR OFFICES/COMMERCIAL SPACES WITH RESIDENTIAL ABOVE AT 7955
MORRO ROAD, AND 8005, 8051, 8053, 8011, 8017, 8021, 8023, 8025, 8027,
8035, 8041, 8043, 8045 CURBARIL AVE.
The proposed project includes a request to review the proposal for
offices/commercial spaces with residential above on the following APNs: 031-161-
044, 045, 046, 047, 048, 049, 050, 051.
Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review and make design
recommendations for the proposed project. (USE22-0093).
Planner Gleason presented the staff report, and she and Director Dunsmore answered
questions from the Committee. The applicant’s intent is to eventually rezone this property
to residential. That portion will be part of the General Plan Update.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Myriah Moses, Jason
Anderson, and Max Zappas.
Max Zappas answered questions raised during public comment. He addressed parking
and said the uses will be not retail, but more office-low intensity uses. He asked for parallel
parking on Curbaril Ave., but that is a question for Public Works.
Chairperson Newsom closed the Public Comment period.
Chairperson Newsom left the meeting at 3:00 p.m. and asked Vice Chairperson
Funk to chair the meeting.
DRC Draft Minutes of 12/15/2022
Page 3 of 3
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 3-30-23
MOTION: By Committee Member Baranek and seconded by
Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the
project with the following changes:
• Amendment to Condition 1 to not allow spaces to be reserved, except
for 15 spaces reserved for General Commercial use only during
normal hours and not to be tenant specific.
• Recreation areas may be designed as passive use spaces.
• Planning Commission make the findings for peak hour parking
reduction to allow flexibility for commercial tenant uses.
Motion passed by 3:0 by a roll call vote.
(Schmidt, Newsom absent)
This project will move forward to the Planning Commission.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Community Development Director said this is our last meeting for this year. In 2023, we
will be shifting our focus to the General Plan. January 25th will be an open house
workshop.
Director Dunsmore answered a question in regards to California Manor from Susan Funk
in regards to funding and deadlines.
ADJOURNMENT– 3:19 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2023.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
_________________________________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
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ITEM 2
8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container / Armet
PRE22-0097
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Atascadero Design Review Committee
Staff Report
8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container (PRE22-0097)
MEETING DATE PROJECT PLANNER APPLICANT CONTACT PLN NO.
3/30/2023 Mariah Gasch
Associate Planner
Brian Armet PRE22-0097
RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends to the Design Review Committee:
1. Review plans for the permitting of a cargo container used as accessory storage on a single-
family zoned lot. Direct the applicant to make any modification to the site or building design as
necessary prior to requesting a building permit.
PROJECT
ADDRESS
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION
ZONING
DISTRICT
ASSESOR
PARCEL
NUMBER(S)
SITE
AREA
8559 Santa Rosa Rd. Single Family
Residential Y (SFR-Y)
Residential
Single-Family Y
(RSF-Y)
056-301-
042
1.03 ac
(gross)
0.83 ac (net)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project includes the permitting of an as-built 320 sf (40’ x 8’) cargo container located
on a single-family residential property. The cargo container has been on the property since Summer
of 2022 for the use of accessory storage but has not been permitted. Requesting approval to keep
the cargo container onsite and proceed with building permits.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
☐ EIR / MND / ND /
Statutory Exemption to
be circulated
☐ Prior CEQA Review
CEQA # ____________
Certified: _________
☒ Cat. Exemption
Class 01___________
______________________
______________________
☐ No Project -
§ 15268
Ministerial
Project
EXISTING USES
Existing use is a single-family residence.
ITEM 2
8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container / Armet
PRE22-0097
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ZONING AND LOCATION AERIAL
SURROUNDING ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES
North: RSF-X South: RSF-Y East: RSF-X West: RSF-Y
DISCUSSION:
Project Description / Summary
The applicant is asking to permit an existing 320 square foot cargo container. The existing
site fronts an unnamed unpaved driveway off of Santa Rosa Road. It contains a single-
family residence, an approximately 100 square foot storage shed, a 320 (40’ x 8’) square
foot cargo container, and an open-sided storage structure of approximately 400 square
feet. The cargo container is unpermitted, and the owner is requesting approval to keep
the cargo container onsite and proceed with building permits. The cargo container has
been on the property for less than one year and is in good condition. It is used for the
storage of private belongings.
Analysis
Background
The applicant stated that the cargo container has been on the property since summer of
2022. The container is highly visible from nearby properties but is not from Santa Rosa
Road. The cargo container was brought to the City’s attention through a code
enforcement complaint.
RSF-X
RSF-Y
ITEM 2
8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container / Armet
PRE22-0097
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Zoning and Accessory Storage Standards
The parcel is located in the Residential Single-Family Y (RSF-Y) zone and is fronted by
a private shared-access dirt driveway off of Santa Rosa Road. Atascadero Municipal
Code 9-6.103(h) outlines the City’s cargo container standards. Cargo containers are
allowed to be used as accessory storage on single family residential lots greater than 1
acre, subject to Design Review Committee (DRC) review for neighborhood compatibility
and approval of a building permit. Cargo containers used as accessory storage require a
building permit if they are larger than one hundred and twenty (120) square feet in size.
Cargo containers also must be located in the rear half of the property and are to be
consistent with underlying zone setback requirements. If the DRC approves placement of
the cargo container, it will be eligible for a permit.
Proposed Cargo Container Location
Setbacks and Proposed Site
The site is located in the RSF-Y zone and has a single frontage onto a shared-access dirt
driveway to its southwest. The southwestern portion of the site contains private road,
moving the adjacent property line by an additional 20 ft. The container appears to abide
by City setback codes. It is placed on a compacted road base foundation that is level with
a 2% slope. Between the container and the road base are 4-inch-tall concrete blocks that
keep it off of the ground. The container was professionally installed by the supplier, and
Cargo
Container
Location
Abandoned
Right of
Way/Private
Drive
ITEM 2
8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container / Armet
PRE22-0097
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is placed on a solid, level area of the yard. However, it is highly visible from adjoining
properties and is located in a central area of the parcel. The cargo container is located
behind a carport on the site. The applicant installed fencing near the container to partially
screen it and to accommodate concerns from the neighboring property. Due to its high
visibility and central location, the container may require substantial landscape screening
or may need to be moved to a less visible area of the property. Staff has suggested a
location for tall screening landscaping. However, if it is approved it should be recognized
that the container will still require a construction permit.
Proposed Project Site Plan
40ft
Setback
Area of suggested
landscaping
Existing 6’ Fences
Existing Carport
Property
Line
60ft
Setback
80ft
Setback
ITEM 2
8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container / Armet
PRE22-0097
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Staff is requesting that the DRC provide direction to the applicant on whether to proceed
with pursuing a construction permit for the cargo container. If the DRC approves the cargo
container on site, staff is requesting that the DRC provide input on design and location
recommendations to make it compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
DRC DISCUSSION ITEMS:
DRC Items for Discussion
• Site Design
o Location of Cargo Container
o Landscape screening
o Setbacks
• Time requirements for removal or permitting
ATTACHMENTS:
1. DRC Action Form
2. Cargo container photos
3. Site plan
ITEM 2
8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container / Armet
PRE22-0097
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Attachment 1: DRC Action Form
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Community Development Department
6500 Palma Avenue | Atascadero, CA 93422 | Phone: (805) 461-5035 | www.atascadero.org
DRC Action Form
Project #: PRE22-0097
Project Title: 8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container
Planner/ Project Manager: Mariah Gasch
DRC Review Date(s): 3/30/23
Final Action: DRC PC CC
Conditions & Recommendations:
• The structure should be properly screened by vegetation to blend in with the surrounding scenery as shown
in Attachment 3.
• Applicant should prepare an appropriate to-scale site plan prior to requesting a building permit.
• Applicant shall apply for building permit within 90 days of hearing and construction shall be done within 6
months of hearing date.
OR
• Demolition of the structure shall be complete within 6 months of hearing date.
ITEM 2
8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container / Armet
PRE22-0097
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Attachment 2: Cargo Container Photos
On-site
From the shared-access driveway
ITEM 2
8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container / Armet
PRE22-0097
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ITEM 2
8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container / Armet
PRE22-0097
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Foundation/blocks
Note: the container is not visible from Santa Rosa Rd.
ITEM 2
8559 Santa Rosa Cargo Container / Armet
PRE22-0097
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Attachment 3: Proposed Site Plan
Area of suggested
landscaping
ITEM 3
10000 Corona Fence Exception
PRE 22-0101 / Simmon
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Atascadero Design Review Committee
Staff Report – Community Development Department
10000 Corona Road Fence Exception
MEETING
DATE PROJECT PLANNER APPLICANT CONTACT PLN NO.
3/30/23 Mariah Gasch
Associate Planner
Nathanael Simmon PRE 22-0101
RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends to the DRC:
Approve the request for an exception to the front setback fencing requirement to allow a
solid fence of six feet in height where a maximum fence height of five feet, with the top two
feet being transparent, would normally be allowed based on findings and subject to
Conditions of Approval.
PROJECT
ADDRESS
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION
ZONING
DISTRICT
ASSESOR PARCEL
NUMBER(S)
SITE
AREA
10000 Corona Rd,
Rural Estates
(RE)
Rural
Suburban
(RS)
050-192-015 3.84
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is seeking to maintain height of established 6ft privacy fence in front setback
area, perpendicular to Corona Road.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
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 should contact the Community Development Department.
☐ EIR / MND / ND /
Statutory Exemption
to be circulated
☐ Prior CEQA Review
CEQA # ____________
Certified: _________
☒ Cat. Exemption
Class ____3_______
CEQA Guidelines § 15303
☐ No Project - § 15268
Ministerial Project
ITEM 3
10000 Corona Fence Exception
PRE 22-0101 / Simmon
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DISCUSSION:
Project Description / Summary
The subject property is located in a large-lot residential suburban neighborhood. The
subject fence is already existing and provides the owners with privacy. Therefore, the
applicant wishes to maintain their 6-foot, wooden fence within the front setback of their
property. The fence runs along the property line , perpendicular to the roadway between
10000 Corona Rd and 9950 Corona Rd, in a location where the Atas cadero Municipal
Code (AMC) 9-4.128 requires that a fence located within a required front setback be no
greater than five feet of height, with the top two feet being at least 80% transparent.
The applicant was contacted by the City's Code Enforcement Off icer about several
suspected violations on the property, brought to the City’s attention by a neighbor. The
property owner has since cleared those suspected violations. The fence height issue was
not on the original list of violations. However, once the owner learned the fence was too
tall, they contacted the City to request this fence height exception to bring the property
fully into compliance.
Fencing and Screening Standards
Atascadero Municipal Code 9-4.128 (c)(i) states that “Fencing within a required front or
corner yard setback may be up to five (5) feet in height, provided that the top two (2) feet
remain a minimum of eighty percent (80%) visibility”.
The municipal code allows the Design Review Committee to grant an exemption to the
front setback fencing requirement to a maximum of six (6) feet in height if proposed fence
would be consistent with the neighborhood character and does not impair site distance
for vehicular traffic.
Design
The solid six (6)-foot wooden picket fence is a light wood. The fence is approximately
200-feet long and follows the existing grade and slope. Neighboring property frontages
that have fences include a range of fence types such as split rail, pipe fencing, wood and
chain link. The fence type chosen will not inhibit visibility of the residence, and is more
attractive than chain link. Furthermore, it does not restrict the street visibility of motorists
or pedestrians and does not create a vehicular site distance issue.
ITEM 3
10000 Corona Fence Exception
PRE 22-0101 / Simmon
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Current Fence:
Subject property
Adjacent property
ITEM 3
10000 Corona Fence Exception
PRE 22-0101 / Simmon
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Findings
To approve the request, the Design Review Committee (DRC) may grant an exemption
to the front setback fencing requirement if they find that the fence is both consistent with
the neighborhood character an does not impair site distance for vehicular traffic.
The fence is a natural wood color that is a common type of neighborhood fence that does
not seem to disrupt neighborhood character. Furthermore, the fence does not obstruct
the view of vehicles or pedestrians.
.
DRC DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Fence design and neighborhood compatibility
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Aerial View
Attachment 2: DRC Action Form
Subject property
Adjacent property
ITEM 3
10000 Corona Fence Exception
PRE 22-0101 / Simmon
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Attachment 1: Aerial View PRE 22-0101
Fence along this
property line
ITEM 3
10000 Corona Fence Exception
PRE 22-0101 / Simmon
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
Attachment 2: DRC Action Form
PRE 22-0033
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Community Development Department
6500 Palma Avenue | Atascadero, CA 93422 | Phone: (805) 461-5035 | www.atascadero.org
DRC Action Form
Project #: PRE22-0101
Project Title: 10000 Corona Rd 6ft Fence Within Front Setback
Planner/ Project Manager: Mariah Gasch
DRC Review Date(s): 3/30/23
Final Action: DRC PC CC
Conditions & Recommendations:
1. Fence shall remain in its current location and not be moved to another location within the front
setback without DRC approval.
2. Maximum fence height shall not exceed six feet.
3. Fence shall be maintained in good order. Required repairs shall be made to the fence in a timely
order.
OR
• Demolition of the fence shall be complete within 6 months of hearing date.
ITEM 4
CoastHills Credit Union Remodel
PRE 23-0022 / CoastHills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
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6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
Atascadero Design Review Committee
Staff Report – Community Development Department
CoastHills Credit Union Remodel
MEETING
DATE PROJECT PLANNER APPLICANT CONTACT PLN NO.
3/30/2023 Sam Mountain
Assistant Planner
Kai Silva
RK Builders Inc.
PRE23-0022
RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends to the DRC:
Review the conceptual elevations for a remodel of CoastHills Credit Union and either
approve as-is or provide recommendations for any potential design modifications.
PROJECT
ADDRESS
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION
ZONING
DISTRICT
ASSESOR
PARCEL
NUMBER(S)
SITE
AREA
8900 Pueblo Avenue General
Commercial
(GC)
Commercial
Professional
(CP)
030-241-052
030-241-001
1.01 Acres
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant, CoastHills Credit Union, is proposing to remodel interior space and install a new
exterior façade following significant damage from recent storms. Proposed interior remodeling
includes the addition of a new tenant space within the existing building, general repair,
accessibility upgrades, new flooring and paint, and new cabinetry and teller stations. Proposed
exterior modification includes the removal of arched copper roof additions, the redesign of exterior
architectural elements, and the replacement of storefront windows.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
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 should contact the Community Development Department.
☐ EIR / MND / ND /
Statutory Exemption
to be circulated
☐ Prior CEQA Review
CEQA # ____________
Certified: _________
☐ Cat. Exemption
Class __________
CEQA Guidelines § 15303
☒ No Project - § 15268
Ministerial Project
ITEM 4
CoastHills Credit Union Remodel
PRE 23-0022 / CoastHills
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Zoning Map
ITEM 4
CoastHills Credit Union Remodel
PRE 23-0022 / CoastHills
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DISCUSSION:
Project Description / Summary
The building is located at the intersection of El Camino Real and Pueblo Ave. and hosts
the Atascadero banking branch of CoastHills Credit Union. The bank’s entrance faces
Pueblo Ave. and has a drive-through ATM on the opposite side. The lot currently has one
entrance on Pueblo Ave. and three exits: two on Pueblo Ave. and one on El Camino Real
which is used for exiting ATM customers. The building has suffered damages due to
recent storms, including cracked stucco, damaged waterproofing on the exterior and mold
in the interior.
The applicant is proposing a building remodel involving general material repair work,
modification of the exterior façade, addition of a second tenant space within the building,
and creation of a new interior floor plan. Proposed exterior modifications include removing
and replacing stucco, modifying architectural elements, changing exterior accent colors,
and removing an existing stucco “pop-out” in front of the windows facing El Camino Real.
Proposed interior modifications include a new tenant space, repairing and mitigating flood
and mold damage, installing new teller stations and cabinetry, adding new flooring and
paint, and modifying non-load-bearing walls.
DRC DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Exterior Architecture and Color
The applicant is proposing an exterior façade color scheme composed of a ‘Dove Grey’
primary stucco color with ‘Pacific Blue’ corrugated metal siding details . The two primary
façades on the north (Pueblo Ave.) and east (El Camino Real) of the structure will remain
the primary façades. The plans submitted show the removal of stucco “pop-out” features
and clerestory windows on the eastern El Camino Real façade and the western and
southern parking lot façades, to be replaced by larger windows with an opaque, blue
panel on their lowest pane. Arched copper roofs over the drive-thru and front entrance
will be removed and replaced with flat roofing features; additionally, the arched
architectural feature in the front entrance will be removed. Shingled roofing will remain,
though the roof parapet will be painted to match the primary stucco color.
Staff Recommendations
The architectural features of the remodel are in keeping with the property’s surroundings
and staff have no significant aesthetic concerns. Staff has no recommendations.
Summary
CoastHills is proposing a repair and remodel of both the interior and exterior of their
Atascadero branch on Pueblo Ave. following flood damage. While structural elements will
ITEM 4
CoastHills Credit Union Remodel
PRE 23-0022 / CoastHills
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largely remain unchanged, the plans show moderate revisions to the floor plan an d
aesthetic changes to the building façade.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Existing Façade Elevations
Attachment 2: Proposed Façade Elevations
Attachment 3: Proposed Floor Plan
Attachment 4: Proposed Site Plan
Attachment 5: DRC Action Form
ITEM 4
CoastHills Credit Union Remodel
PRE 23-0022 / CoastHills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
Attachment 1: Existing Façade Elevations
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Front View, North, from Pueblo Ave.
Side View, East, from El Camino Real
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Side View, West, from parking lot
Rear View, South, from parking lot
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
Attachment 2: Proposed Façade Elevations
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Front View, North, from Pueblo Ave.
Side View, East, from El Camino Real
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Side View, West, from parking lot
Rear View, South, from parking lot
Primary stucco color, ‘Dove Grey’ Corrugated metal detail color, ‘Pacific Blue’
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
Attachment 3: Proposed Floor Plan
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Attachment 4: Proposed Site Plan
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ITEM 4
CoastHills Credit Union Remodel
PRE 23-0022 / CoastHills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
Attachment 5: DRC Action Form
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
Community Development Department
6500 Palma Avenue | Atascadero, CA 93422 | Phone: (805) 461-5035 | www.atascadero.org
DRC Action Form
Project #: PRE23-0022
Project Title: CoastHills Credit Union Remodel
Planner/Project Manager: Sam Mountain
DRC Review Date(s): 3/30/2023
Final Action: DRC PC CC
Conditions & Recommendations:
Yes No
Colors and materials must match what is depicted in submitted elevations.
Signs will be required to comply with Atascadero Municipal Code standards at the time of
building permit submittal.
The owner shall merge APNs 030-241-001 & -052 prior to building permit issuance for any
improvements onsite.
OR
The owner shall record a document on the properties prior to building permit issuance stating
that they can’t be sold individually unless the uses on each comply independently with the
zoning code