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CITY OF ATASC DE CITY OF A TA SCADERO
PLANNING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Thursday, October 13, 2022 — 2:00 P.M.
City Hall (Teleconference)
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
CALL TO ORDER — 2:00 p.m.
Vice Chairperson Funk called the meeting to order at 2:04 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
Absent: Chairperson Heather Newson
Others Present: By Teleconference - Recording Secretary, Jessica Applegate
Staff Present: By Teleconference
Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Associate Planner, Mariah Gasch
Others Present: By Teleconference
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Committee Member Schmidt and seconded by
Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the
Agenda.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll call vote.
(Chairperson Heather Newsom absent)
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 DRAFT MINUTES
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MOTION: By Committee Member van den Eikhof and
seconded by Committee Member Schmidt to
approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed by 4:0 by a roll call vote.
(Chairperson Heather Newsom absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Vice Chairperson Funk closed the Public Comment period.
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) on APN 049-225-011.
Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review and make design
recommendations for the proposed project. (PRE22-0076).
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: Jimmy Mann
(applicant), Orlando Delbert, and Tobe Frangie.
Vice Chairperson Funk closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Committee Member van den Eikhof and seconded by
Committee Member Baranek to approve the
following staff recommendations:
1. The proposed canopy may be flat, as proposed.
2. The existing tower may be blue, as shown in
Exhibit A.
3. The applicant shall work with staff to determine
appropriate signage and striping to direct traffic,
reducing negative impacts on adjacent properties.
4. Staff shall consult with emergency services to
determine traffic control measures.
Motion passed by 4:0 by a roll call vote.
(Chairperson Heather Newsom absent)
This project will not move forward to the Planning Commission and can move to building
permits.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Vice Chairperson Funk commented on recent City Council meeting presentations
regarding downtown economic development, plan check process and time frames.
Committee member Schmidt commented on ADU ordinances.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore gave an update on the new Chipotle, General Plan and ADU stock
plans.
ADJOURNMENT— 3:28 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC is scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 2022.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Jessid'a Applegate, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted 10-27-23
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