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CITY OF ATASCADERG
PLANNING
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 6:00 P.M.
City Hall
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson van den Eikhof called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and Commissioner
Hughes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Carranza, Heath, Hughes, Schmidt, Vice
Chairperson Keen, and Chairperson van den Eikhof
Absent: None
Vacant: None
Others Present: Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Associate Planner, Mariah Gasch
Assistant Planner, Sam Mountain
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Hughes and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson 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. APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT MINUTES OF MARCH 21 2023
• Recommendation: Commission approve the March 21, 2023 Minutes.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt 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. CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 60 x 40 METAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT
7790 ARAGON ROAD
The proposed project is for the construction of a 60x40 metal accessory structure
on APN 028-401-014. (USE23-0043)
Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is for the Planning Commission to
approve the project.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
None
Planner Mountain provided the staff report and stated that there is a change in Condition
8 to state that the cargo container shall be removed or permitted. Planner Mountain and
Director Dunsmore answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public spoke: Matt Cruzat. Matt answered questions from
the Commission.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded
by Commissioner Hughes to adopt draft
Resolution approving Minor Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) USE23-0043, allowing the
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construction of an oversized accessory
structure at 7790 Aragon Road as
conditioned, and to include staff's
recommendation for Condition 8.
Motion passed 6:1 by a roll -call vote.
(Schmidt voted no)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Keen asked about the status of Winter's Garage, and Director Dunsmore
addressed her question.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore introduced the Masters Students in the Cal Poly's CRP program, who
provided a presentation for Atascadero's future downtown concept/vision plan. Students
handed out an Exhibit for Colony Gardens (Exhibit A). After the presentations,
Commissioners asked questions, and provided comments.
Director Dunsmore stated that the agenda for June 20th will include an amendment for
amplified sound at ABC Church, an RV storage lot on Sycamore, and a change to
conditions for California Manor.
Director Dunsmore stated that zoning updates are forthcoming, and gave an update on
the Marketplace project, the Barrel Creek project, and the Downtown Concept Plan.
ADJOURNMENT — 8:02 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2023, at City Hall, 6500 Palma
Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
The following Exhibit is available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Colony Gardens
Adopted 6/20/23
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COLONY GAR
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Increase Storefronts, Office
Space, and Residential Units
Build Upon Historic
Resources
CAL POLY
Public Gathering Spaces
Cal Poly MCRP Students
Tristan Roach, Max Swinderman, Drew Davies, Sam Matterazzo June 2023
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THE GATEWAY DISTRICT0;,
Creating a historic
focal point within the dna
Revitalize streets with
human -scaled designs.
We gateway welcome signs,
identifying entry points to
Downtown Atascadero.
Develop community spaces for
local events and experiences.
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Brianna Lelieur; Ryan Meller. Konnne Tarien
Development AND
• - Design Principles
Community
Oriented
Historic
Preservation
Design
Embrace Historic Structures and Expand the Vitality of Downtown Housing
and Commercial Activity through Community Oriented Design
Historic Atascadero Hotel fountain
becomes public seating area A
Pedestrian -only greenpath provides
access to natural sapace and connection
between new housing units, the Printery,
and the Teen Center.
Affordable housing interfaces
with the Printery
Train -car coffee shop on
tracks from the original
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Sidewa«(5 across the whole site will be revamped The Armory will be transformed into an innovative affordable housing
with even surfaces and better shade coverage. Signange will complex, attracting new residents and simultaneously a new client base to support
be moved to the edge of the sidewalk to limit obtrusion. downtown shops and businesses.
Pedestrian-/rierldly Entrada
and public alleys
Shady, brick paseos
and grand colonnades
OLD TOWN
Building variety that supports
business development
Cal Poly MCRP Students
Anika Clements, Sullivan Israel, Douglas Ridley
Plazas with outdoor markets,
art, and family activities
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