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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 2023-0003PC RESOLUTION 2023-0003 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, AN ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP CONVERTING APPROXIMATELY 15.2 ACRES FROM RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN TO RESIDENTIAL MULTI- FAMILY —10 AND COMMERCIAL PARK FOR THE BARREL CREEK PROJECT BARREL CREEK (DEV21-0066) 6010, 6020, 6030 Del Rio Rd and 1505, 1855 San Ramon Rd APNs 049-131-043, 044, 052, 058, and 066 WHEREAS, an application has been received from Legacy Realty and Development, LLC (5390 E. Pine Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727), Applicant and First Assembly of God Church (5545 Ardilla Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422) Owner, to consider a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Tree Removal Permit, and Master Plan of Development (Conditional Use Permit) including a Commercial Sign Program and height exception; and WHEREAS, the site's current General Plan Land Use Designation is Suburban Estates (SE); and WHEREAS, the site's current Zoning Designation is Residential Suburban (RS); and WHEREAS, the site has previously been identified by the City Council as a key development opportunity site based on the site's adjacency to Highway 101 and proximity to the key commercial node at El Camino Real and Del Rio Road; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the request for General Plan Amendment and Zone Change at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 28, 2020 at which time the Council authorized the applicants to submit a formal application; and WHEREAS, City Council Policy requires that a neighborhood meeting be held by the applicant to receive input from surrounding property owners, residents, and interested persons to assist in achieving neighborhood compatibility; and WHEREAS, the project held a neighborhood meeting to gather input from surrounding residents and interested persons on September 23, 2020; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in conformance with the other elements of the adopted General Plan Goals, Policies, and Programs and the overall intent of the General Plan; 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 WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said application; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero: SECTION 1. Recitals: The above recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2. Public Hearin. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at Public Hearings held on January 17, 2023 and February 7, 2023, and considered testimony and reports from staff, the applicants, and the public. SECTION 3. Facts and Findings. The Planning Commission makes the following findings and determinations: A. Findings for approval of a Zoning Map Amendment FINDING: The Zoning Map Change is consistent with General Plan policies and all other applicable ordinances and policies of the City. FACT: The project includes a request for a General plan Amendment and Zone Map Amendment with associated entitlements for the Barrel Creek project. The proposed zoning map amendment changes the development potential of a currently rural residential site adjacent to Highway 101 to a mix of commercial and residential uses. The project has been designed to provide transitions from the adjacent single-family neighborhoods and will provide increased economic benefit to the City. FINDING: This Amendment of the Zoning Map will provide for the orderly and efficient use of lands where such development standards are applicable. FACT: The proposed project is located adjacent to Highway 101 at Del Rio Road. The project site was previously identified as a key development opportunity site. The site is adjacent to the key commercial node at Del Rio Road and El Camino Real. The Apple Valley development to the south of the project site is comprised of a small -lot single family development with similar lot patterns to the proposed single-family portion of the project. Frontage and intersection improvements will be complete prior to occupancy of the project to ensure that the adjacent street system is designed to accommodate added traffic. FINDING: The Map Change will not, in itself, result in significant environmental impacts. FACT: The proposed project is consistent with the City's economic and land use policies. The project site was previously identified as a key site for commercial expansion and opportunities for increased housing. Infrastructure and services are available to serve the project and the project is consistent with the General plan EIR and subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project. SECTION 4. CE A. An Initial Study was prepared to determine if the proposed project would have a significant adverse effect on the environment. The Initial Study found that the project results in no significant impacts with mitigation measures incorporated. Consequently, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for public review on December 28, 2022. Based on public testimony, the document was revised and re -circulated for public review on February 2, 2023. The Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council certify the environmental determination for the Barrel Creek project. SECTION 5. Recommendation of Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, California, in a regular session assembled on February 7, 2023 resolved to recommend that the City Council approve the Zoning Map Amendment for the Barrel Creek project consistent with the following: EXHIBIT A: Zoning Map Amendment Diagram On motion by Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by Commissioner Hughes, the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote: AYES: Anderson, Carranza, Heath, Hughes, Schmidt, Keen (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: van den Eikhof (1) ADOPTED: February 7, 2023 CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA Jeff n Eikhof Planning Commission Cha on Attest: Phil Dunsmore Planning Commission Secretary EXHIBIT A: Zoning Amendment Diagram Residential N Family —1 (6 acres) Existing Zoning: Residential Suburban i� !o I f I � ! Existing Zoning: Residential Suburban