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CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY OF A TA SCADERO
PLANNING DES/ GIS' REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Regular Meeting —Thursday, March 30, 2023 — 2:00 P.M.
City Hall, Room 306
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
CALL TO ORDER — 2:00 p.m.
Vice Chairperson Funk called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. and the Committee did
introductions.
ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Member Jeff van den Eikhof
Committee Member Dennis Schmidt
Vice Chairperson Susan Funk
Absent: Chairperson Heather Newsom (excused)
Committee Member Emily Baranek (excused)
Others Present: Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Associate Planner, Mariah Gasch
Assistant Planner, Sam Mountain
Others Present: Brian Armet
Nathanael Simmon
Shirley Rock
John Schiltz
Elaine Bertolette
Sally Knight
Ian Denchasy
Alicia Denchasey
Morgen Benevedo (Coast Hills)
David Salm (Coast Hills)
Kai Silva (RK Builders)
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Committee Member Schmidt and seconded by
Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the
Agenda.
Motion passed 3:0 by a roll call vote.
(Baranek, Newsom absent)
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 15, 2022 DRAFT MINUTES
MOTION: By Committee Member Schmidt and seconded by
Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 3:0 by a roll call vote.
(Newsom, Baranek absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Vice Chairperson Funk closed the Public Comment period.
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).
Planner Gasch presented the staff report, and stated the cargo container already exists
on the site. She and Director Dunsmore answered questions from the Committee.
Planner Gasch stated that cargo containers are only allowed on lots greater than 1 -acre,
and that DRC review is required. Planner Gasch clarified that there is a 60 -foot setback
from the easement, not 80 -feet as stated on page 7 of the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Brian Armet,
applicant, who provided a description on the project.
Vice Chairperson Funk closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION: By Committee Member van den Eikhof and
seconded by Committee Member Schmidt to
approve the cargo container at 8559 Santa Rosa
Road as conditioned by staff and allowing for an
additional 3 months for construction of the project:
Motion passed 3:0 by a roll call vote.
(Baranek, Newsom absent)
Planner Gasch stated that this project may move forward to building permits.
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 6 -feet in height where a maximum fence
height of five feet, with the top 2 -feet being transparent, would normally be allowed
based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. (PRE22-0101).
EX PARTE
Vice Chairperson Funk stated that she has had discussion with the applicant, but not
about the fence.
Planner Gasch presented the staff report and stated the fence already exists on the site.
Planner Gasch and Director Dunsmore answered questions from the Committee, and
stated that the City Engineer has visited the site, and is not concerned about the fence
location.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Nathanael Simmon
(who spoke about the project), Shirley Rock, John Schiltz, Elaine Bertolette, Sally Knight,
Ian Denchasy, and Alicia Denchasy.
Shirley Rock requested that the Committee ask the applicant to move the fence back to
the 25 -foot setback from the road due to the fence being a fire hazard, and because of
visibility, safety and insurance concerns.
Mr. Simmon answered questions from the Committee and then staff answered questions
from the Committee.
Vice Chairperson Funk closed the Public Comment period.
Vice Chairperson Funk reopened the Public Comment period
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Logan Bertolette,
John Schiltz, and Shirley Rock.
Staff addressed questions raised during public comment.
Vice Chairperson Funk closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Committee Member van den Eikhof and
seconded by Committee Member Schmidt to
approve this particular section of fence at 10000
Corona Road as conditioned by staff, with the
following changes:
Move the fence back to the corner marker out of the
City's r -o -w which will give more visibility to the
neighbors.
• Fence not to exceed 6 feet
Motion passed by 3:0 by a roll call vote.
(Baranek, Newsom absent)
Director Dunsmore answered a question by a member of the public in regards to timing,
and stated that the fence repairs must be completed prior to final occupancy of the
existing residence.
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 and make design
recommendations on APN 030-241-001, 052.
Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review and make design
recommendations for the proposed project. (PRE23-0022).
Planner Mountain presented the staff report, and stated that the staff report indicates that
the applicant would need to merge the lot or put a covenant on the lot; however, the
Director has made the determination that the lot line portion is not in the purview of the
DRC. We will only be reviewing the aesthetics of the remodel. The bank is remodeling
because the building flooded, and to provide upgrades. They have a temporary location
during construction.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Morgen Benevedo,
David Salm and Kai Silva.
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Vice Chairperson Funk closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Committee Member van den Eikhof and
seconded by Committee Member Schmidt to
approve the remodel project at 8900 Pueblo Ave.
as presented by staff.
Motion passed by 3:0 by a roll call vote.
(Baranek, Newsom absent)
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director stated that the next meeting is scheduled for April 13tH
however we currently have no items for that agenda.
Director Dunsmore discussed revisiting the presentation room and screen so that the
public can see the screen better from the public seating portion of the room.
Director Dunsmore stated that the City will present the annual housing report on April 11
at the Council meeting, and stated that the Barrel Creek project was approved. Planner
Mountain has been working on the ADU checklist and it will be made more available to
the public soon. Director Dunsmore answered questions in regards to the ADU stock
plans.
ADJOURNMENT— 3:50 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC is scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted 5/25/23
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