HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_2023-07-18_MinutesITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, July 18, 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 6:02 p.m. and Commissioner
Schmidt 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: Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Associate Planner, Mariah Gasch
Staff Absent- Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION By Commissioner Carranza and seconded by
Commissioner Hughes 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 JUNE 20, 2023
• Recommendation: Commission approve the June 20, 2023 Minutes.
MOTION: By Commissioner
by Commissioner
Consent Calendar.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
Anderson and seconded
Schmidt to approve the
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 6225 ATASCADERO AVE., ABC CHURCH (CONTINUED FROM 6/20/2023)
The proposed project is for an amendment to the original use permit to revise
conditions to consider allowing amplified sound on APN 030-192-018. (AMND22-
0037)
Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is for the Planning Commission to
approve or deny the outdoor amplified music.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Commissioner Anderson had a discussion with Shaun Russel regarding the project on
June 20, 2023, as stated at the last meeting. All other commissioners had no ex parte.
Planner Gasch presented the staff report and answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: Shaun Russel and Theresa Robinson. Mr.
Russel addressed questions raised during Commission deliberations, and answered
questions from the Commission.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Carranza and seconded
by Commissioner Hughes to adopt Draft
Resolution A amending ABC Church's
Master Plan of Development (PC Resolution
2005-0036) and approving AMND 22-0037 to
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allow outdoor amplified music, based on
findings and subject to conditions of
approval, with the elimination of Condition
12.
Motion passed 6:1 by a roll -call vote.
(Schmidt voted no)
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 6805 SYCAMORE ROAD (CONTINUED
FROM 6-20-23)
The proposed project is a request to add RV storage lot to an existing site for
VSM Leasing & Rentals with an exception to minimum landscape standards on
APN 028-121-001. (USE21-0107)
• Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is for the Planning Commission to
allow a new business for outdoor recreational vehicle (RV) storage in the
Industrial Park zone.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
All Commissioners had no new ex parte since the last meeting.
Planner Gasch provided the background on the project site, and explained why the project
is coming back before the Commission. Planner Gasch presented the staff report, and
she and Planner Gleason answered questions from the Commission. The applicant is
requesting an exemption from the landscaping requirement. Planner Gasch shared a list
of allowable uses for this site (Exhibit A).
Planner Gleason stated that the City received public comment stating that there was a
Bald Eagle's nest close to the proposed site. After consulting with the City Attorney (who
is available during this meeting) the City is adding a condition as follows:
The applicant shall hire a qualified biologist to provide a nesting bird survey and
survey for special status species within 3 month of construction commencement.
This survey shall include a survey for Eagle nests within 1 mile of the project site.
The applicant shall follow all recommendations of the qualified biologist and shall
obtain all permits from the Dept of Fish and Wildlife as necessary.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: Don McAdam (representing the Water
Company and VS Marine) who shared a presentation (Exhibit B), Audrey Taub, Susan
Harvey (representing No. Co. Watch), and Alandra (wildlife biologist).
Chairperson van den Eikhof adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. for a break due to
technical difficulties.
Chairperson van den Eikhof called the meeting back to order at 8:00 p.m. with all
present.
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PUBLIC COMMENT (CONTINUED)
The following members of the public spoke: Dolores Howard (SLO Beaver Brigade), Jodi
Olson, Eric Finlayson, Susie Reynolds, Dwayne English (who stated for the record that
he opposes this project), Anne Colby, John Chapman, Theresa Robinson, Scott Kelley,
Ray Hasch, and Steven Plauman.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
Staff addressed questions raised during public comment.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Hughes to approve the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) USE21-0107
allowing a new business for outdoor
Recreational Vehicle (RV) storage in the
Industrial Park zone, with the included
additional condition recommended by staff.
Motion passed 4:3 by a roll -call vote.
(Anderson, Carranza and Keen voted no)
Chairperson van den Eikhof and Planner Gleason explained that any decision made by
the Planning Commission is appealable to the City Council and there is a fee if filed by
the public, but no fee if filed by Council. An appeal must be made within 14 -days.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT _
Planner Gleason stated that we currently have no items ready for the August 1St meeting,
so that meeting may be cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT — 9:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2023, at City Hall, 6500 Palma
Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted 9-5-23
The following Exhibits are available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Allowable Uses Handout
Exhibit B - Presentation by Don McAdams
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