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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_2002-11-05_MinutesCALL TO ORDER NOV 1 9 2007 CITY OF ATASCP PLANNING CITY OF ATASCADE. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting November 5, 2002 — 7:00 P.M. Chairman Bentz called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and Commissioner Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Eddings, Jones, Kelley, O'Malley, Porter, Fonzi and Chairman Bentz Absent: None Staff. Community Development Director Warren Frace, City Engineer Steve Kahn, Planning Services Manager Steve McHarris, Assistant Planner Kelly Davis, Fire Captain Roland Snow and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci. PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON OCTOBER 15 2002. MOTION: By Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner O'Malley to approve the Consent Calendar. AYES: Commissioners Jones, O'Malley, Kelley, Eddings, Porter, Fonzi and Chairman Bentz NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote. City of Atascadero Planning Commia.ion Minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Regular Meeting November 5, 2002 Page 2 of 6 2. ZCH 2002-0029 / CUP 2002-0067 / Vesting TTM 2002-0014 Applicant: Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alcantara, Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: ZCH 2002-0029 / CUP 2002-0067 / Vesting TTM 2002-0014 Project 2000 Ferrocarril Road (East of Union Pacific Railroad), Atascadero, San Luis Location: Obispo County APN 049-023-030, 049-291-016, 049-291-005 Project The proposed project consists of Planned Development Zone Change with a Master Plan of Development Description: to allow a 16 lot single family residential subdivision with an average minimum lot size of 2.5 acres. One of the lots will be a 5.76 -acre open space lot with an equestrian/pedestrian trail and parking area. The project will permit the construction of 13 additional single family dwellings. The site has rolling topography and large flat areas with numerous oak trees and native vegetation. The site is located between the Salinas River and the Union Pacific Railroad. Access will be provided from a street extension off of El Camino Real that will require construction of a grade separated railroad crossing. No water or sewer services are available to the site, and the site will be served by individual wells and septic systems. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation and requires a Planned Development Overlay for zoning consistency. General Plan Designation: SE (Suburban Estates) Zoning District: RS (Residential Suburban) Proposed PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2002-0030: Environmental Based on the findings of the initial study, the Community Development Department Determination recommends that the Planning Commission find that no significant harm would come to the environment from approval of this project. The proposed Negative Declaration is available for public review at 6500 Palma Avenue, Community Development Department, Room 104, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday staff 1. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0064, recommending that the City Council certify the Recommends proposed Mitigation Negative Declaration 2002-0030; and, 2. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0065, recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance for first reading to approve Zone Change 2002-0029; and, 3. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0066 recommending that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit 2002-0067 for the Master Plan of Development subject to findings and conditions of approval; and, 4. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0067 recommending that the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2002-0014, subject to findings and conditions of approval. Commissioner Porter announced that he would be stepping down from consideration of this item as his residence is within 500 feet of the project area. Community Development Director Warren Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. Fire Captain Roland Snow stated that the Fire Department has reviewed this project and their first choice regarding the extension of Ferrocarril would be to have unimpeded access to accommodate both an escape route for residents and emergency access for fire equipment. Captain Snow indicated that as the project exists today with the cul-de-sac, if there were a major City of Atascadero Planning Commib.,ion Minutes Regular Meeting November 5, 2002 Page 3 of 6 event such as a train wreck, which might block the route of escape for the residents, it would be impossible for them to get away. Regarding the possible use of a Knox Box on the emergency access gate, Captain Snow stated that only the Fire Department would have keys to the apparatus. PUBLIC COMMENT Kelly Gearhart, applicant, stated that he would be in favor of installing a gate on Ferrocarril if the neighbors preferred that alternative. Mr. Gearhart answered questions of the Commission. Robin Burgess, 2755 Ferrocarril, thanked Mr. Gearhart for his support of the use of a gate, and stated she was in favor of the project but would like to keep Ferrocarril as not a through street utilizing an emergency access gate. Mrs. Burgess submitted a petition signed by neighbors in support of keeping Ferrocarril as not a through street. (Attachment A) Christy Gabler, 2780 Ferrocarril, asked if there could be a method other than a key lock for opening the emergency access gate. Director Frace stated that if the Commission chooses the emergency access gate as the preferred alternative, it would be conditioned to be installed per the Fire Department standards. Eric Lewis, 2100 Ferrocarril, stated his opinion that the possibility of a major disaster occurring near Ferrocarril is low and should not be given greater weight than the safety of the children. Genny Corn, 2605 Ferrocarril, stated that she and her husband moved to their home because the street did not go through, and asked for clarification on the staff recommendations. Lynn Faith, 2845 Ferrocarril, requested clarification on the number of houses to be approved for the subdivision and expressed her concern regarding the parking for horse trailers and its proximity to the railroad track. Tom Hembry, 2725 Ferrocarril, asked about the timetable for construction on this project and suggested a temporary speed limit be posted for construction equipment. Chairman Bentz closed the Public Comment period. There was Commission discussion regarding gate installation, Knox Box keying system and speed limits for the project area. MOTION: By Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Kelley to adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0064, recommending that the City Council certify the proposed Mitigation Negative Declaration 2002-0030; and, adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0065, recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance for first reading to approve Zone Change 2002-0029; and, adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0066 recommending that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit 2002-0067 for the Master Plan of Development subject to findings and conditions of approval; and, adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0067 with the addition that Alternative No. 1 be deleted and accept the restricted access as Alternative No. 2, City of Atascadero Planning Commia.ion Minutes Regular Meeting November 5, 2002 Page 4 of 6 recommending that the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2002- 0014, subject to findings and conditions of approval as stated. AYES: Commissioners Jones, Kelley, O'Malley, Eddings, Fonzi and Chairman Bentz NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 6: 0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS Chairman Bentz announced that Commissioner O'Malley would step down from consideration of Item #3. 3. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT, PPN 2002-0082: 8275 SAN CLEMENTE AVENUE Request to remove eight (8) native oak trees, one of which is over 24 -inches in diameter, in conjunction with the development of a 2,200 square foot split level single-family home located at 8275 San Clemente. Staff recommends: The Planning Commission approve the removal of eight native oak trees subject to guidelines and mitigation as required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance, as specified within the project conditions. Community Development Director Warren Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Don Messer, applicant, stated he had worked closely with staff to save as many trees as possible and requested the Commission adopt a tree preservation easement rather than impose mitigation fees. Joan O'Keefe, 9985 Old Morro Road East, complimented the applicant and staff for doing a good job on this project and stated she agreed with the recommendation for a tree preservation easement. Chairman Bentz closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner Eddings and seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt Resolution PC 2002-0068 approving the request to remove eight native oak trees subject to guidelines and mitigations as required by the Atascadero Native Tree t City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 5, 2002 Page 5 of 6 Ordinance as specified within the project conditions and to approve the tree easement as opposed to in -lieu fees or planting. AYES: Commissioners Eddings, Jones, Porter, Kelley, Fonzi and Chairman Bentz NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. 4. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT TRP 2002-0022: 7105 RAYAR ROAD Request to remove fifteen (15) native oak trees, four of which exceeds 24 -inches dbh, in conjunction with the construction of an new single family residence at 7105 Rayar Road. (APN 050-331-017). Staff Recommends: The Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC 2002-0063 approving the request to remove seventeen native oak trees subject to the guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance, and which are specified within the project conditions. Commissioner Eddings announced that he would be stepping down from consideration of this item. Director Frace introduced Assistant Planner Kelly Davis who provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT — None MOTION: By Vice Chairman Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner O'Malley to adopt Resolution PC 2002-0063 approving the request to remove seventeen native oak trees subject to the guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance, and which are specified within the project conditions. AYES: Commissioners Fonzi, O'Malley, Kelley, Porter, Jones and Chairman Bentz NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes COMMISSIONER COMMENTS & REPORTS None ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting November 5, 2002 Page 6 of 6 Chairman Bentz adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on November 19, 2002. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary The following attachment is available for public review in the Community Development Department: Attachment A — Ferrocarril Road Issue Petition Cdvlpmnt/PC Minutes 02W Minutes 11-05-02.gp.doc Attachment # PC Minutes of �02- Ferro Carril Road Issue Petition We. the residents of Ferro Carril Road, oppose the action before the Atascadero City Council and Ataseadero City Planniug Co m.mission to convert Ferre Carril Road from a not a through street with a culnk-sae to a through street. We agree with the plan for the proposed crash gate for emergency access only. la Add, ess: i 2d, 2 Z C4e4d �eo If io A CkrriLl- --- cag v k) t ee A FeA--(-!�2 CCtC Z%75 V'erro Carrif Road Issue Petitic)n We' the residents ofFert'i, (-'arril Road, Oppose the action before the Atascadero City Council and Atascadew Oty Planning Commission to convert Ferro Carril Road from a not a through.meet, a cuS-de-sacto a through street. We agree with the plan for the proposed crashuatv !or eniuxgertcy access only, W Name: Address: CA g -e -4L' Je6 .gnc-j��Plrlr CcLcr, 4"t 09 Act if -2-320 /Se, -no 65 Q-1 LW Ferro Carril Road Issue Petition We, the residents of Fcrro Carril Road, oppose the action before the Alascadero City Council and Atascadero City Planning Commission to convert Ferro Carril Road from a not a through h-treet with a cul-de-sac to a through street. We agree with the plan fDr the proposed crash gate for emergency access only - Address: "6 - �4 -/ , '-"' T i:o rzj ? T cof Ferro C'arril Road Issue Petition We, the resideras of Fv,,C, Carri3 Road, oppose -the action before the Atascadero City Council and .Atascaderc i sty P)aiarji:yg cozxnxtis3iOn to convert Ferro Carrif Road lion a noel a through street with cul-de-sac to a througn street. We agree with the plan for the proposed crash gate for elmergency access only. dame: Address.