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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_1999-02-02_AgendaPacketCITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting February 2,1999 — 7:00 p.m. City of Atascadero 6500 Palma Avenue - e floor - Atascadero, California CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Chairman Zimmerman Commissioner Bentz Commissioner Clark Commissioner Eddings Commissioner Fonzi SEATING OF COMMISSIONERS Harold L. Carden, III Royce Eddings SELECTION OF COMMISSION OFFICERS 1999 Selection of Chairman Selection of Vice Chairman PUBLIC COMMENT rAis portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to five minutes. Please state your name and address for the -record before making your presentation. The Commission may take action to direct the staff to place a matter ofbusiness on a future agenda.) A. CONSENT CALENDAR - None ` (All items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and non -controversial by City Staff and will be approved by one motion ifno member. of the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions.) B. PUBLIC HEARINGS (For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a staff report, the Chair will open the public hearing and invite the applicant or applicant's representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be invited to provide testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name and address for the record and can address the Commission for five minutes After all public comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed, and the Commission will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).) 1. Conditional Use Permit 97013 (Albertsons/Curbaril Center) 8080 El Camino Real (Applicant Halferty Development Company, Represented by Courtney Architects). Consider a request to review compliance with Planning condition number 4 relating to exterior lighting. Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission modify condition number 4 to clam light level requirements for proposed shopping center. C. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS & REPORTS 1. City Attorney Presentation regarding Brown Act & Conflict of Interest Laws 2. Redevelopment Project Update. 3. Director's Report D. COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS & REPORTS E. ADJOURNMENT Please note: Should anyone challenge any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda in court, that person may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the. Planning Commission at or prior to this public hearing. The Next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be February 16, 1999. ITEM NUMBER: B-1 DATE: February 2, 1998 Planning Commission Staff Report Conditional Use Permit 97013 (Albertson's/Curbaril Center) SUBJECT: Consideration of clarification to condition 4 of the approved Conditional Use Permit relating to exterior lighting. RECOMMENDATION(S): Staff recommends that the Commission: Approve Resolution PC 1999-005 clarifying condition 4 of Conditional Use Permit 97013 relating to exterior lighting. DISCUSSION: Background: On February 17, 1998, the Planning Commission approved Resolution 1998-001 approving Conditional Use Permit 97013. A copy of the Resolution and Conditions of Approval is attached as "A". Among the conditions approving the project included one requiring the parking lot lighting be of similar intensity as the original lighting in the adjacent (Longs/Food 4 less) Center. On July 29, 1998 the Community Development Department reviewed the proposed building plans and requested verification that this condition could be satisfied. On January 12, 1999, the applicant's representative submitted a request to have the condition reviewed for substantial conformance. Analysis: Courtney Architects have investigated the lighting level in question, including reviewing the original drawings of the Food 4 Less Center and by conducting a field survey of lighting levels at the existing center and the adjacent Burger King site. Staff also reviewed the record drawings and found that there was insufficient information on the original design of the adjacent center to determine if the proposed Albertson's Center would be in substantial conformance. The applicant's engineer conducted light level measurements using a light meter to measure the light levels access the existing parking lot of the adjacent site. They compare the information to the planned lighting levels of the new Center. The following chart provides a comparison of their study. ITEM NUMBER: B-1 DATE: February 1-1998 Measured in foot-candles. Based on the lighting measurements, the proposed lighting at Albertson's would be less then the Burger King area, but higher then the Food 4 Less Center. Since no design information is available for the Food 4 Less Center it is difficult to ascertain the original design level. It should also be noted that the study did not take into account the age of the lighting fixtures and their operational condition (age of bulbs, condition of lenses, etc.) The applicant's representative will be available to discuss particulars of the lighting study and their findings. Based on the information submitted, staffs recommendation is to clarify the condition and make a determination that the proposed design is in conformance with the condition. Environmental Review: A Negative Declaration was adopted for the project on January 17, 1998. Conclusion: Conclusive information is unavailable to ascertain that the proposed Albertson's lighting levels would be similar to those designed for the Food 4 Less Center. However, based on the design and compared to the field analysis, the proposed lighting seems to meet the intent of the condition that "parking lot lighting shall be of similar to the original lights in the adjacent center" ALTERNATIVES: 1. The Commission could modify Condition 4 of the CUP to specify a lighting level for the parking lot. This alternative is not recommended, as it would be too specific to ascertain. A range would be preferable. 2. The Commission could leave the Condition as it is stated, however, this alternative is not recommended, as the design information for the Food 4 Less Center is not available. PREPARED BY: Paul M. Saldana, Director ATTACHMENTS: A. Resolution PC 1998-001 (with Conditions of Approval) B. Planning Commission Minutes of February 17, 1998 C. Resolution PC 1999-005 modifying Condition 4 100000 1i; zill Iii! Directly under tandem fixture poles 3.4 to 6.2 8.6 to 14.1 9.2 to 11.9 Directly under sin le fixture poles 2.3 to 2.8 4.1 to 6.1 Midway between fixtures 1.0 to 2.1 12 2.41 to 6.44 Measured in foot-candles. Based on the lighting measurements, the proposed lighting at Albertson's would be less then the Burger King area, but higher then the Food 4 Less Center. Since no design information is available for the Food 4 Less Center it is difficult to ascertain the original design level. It should also be noted that the study did not take into account the age of the lighting fixtures and their operational condition (age of bulbs, condition of lenses, etc.) The applicant's representative will be available to discuss particulars of the lighting study and their findings. Based on the information submitted, staffs recommendation is to clarify the condition and make a determination that the proposed design is in conformance with the condition. Environmental Review: A Negative Declaration was adopted for the project on January 17, 1998. Conclusion: Conclusive information is unavailable to ascertain that the proposed Albertson's lighting levels would be similar to those designed for the Food 4 Less Center. However, based on the design and compared to the field analysis, the proposed lighting seems to meet the intent of the condition that "parking lot lighting shall be of similar to the original lights in the adjacent center" ALTERNATIVES: 1. The Commission could modify Condition 4 of the CUP to specify a lighting level for the parking lot. This alternative is not recommended, as it would be too specific to ascertain. A range would be preferable. 2. The Commission could leave the Condition as it is stated, however, this alternative is not recommended, as the design information for the Food 4 Less Center is not available. PREPARED BY: Paul M. Saldana, Director ATTACHMENTS: A. Resolution PC 1998-001 (with Conditions of Approval) B. Planning Commission Minutes of February 17, 1998 C. Resolution PC 1999-005 modifying Condition 4 100000 March 9, 1998 ATTACHMENT "All CITY OF ATASCADER0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Daniel R. Lloyd Engineering Development Associates 1320 Nipomo Street San Luis Obispo, CA 932401 Subject: Conditional Use Permit 97013/Lot Line Adjustment 97005 Albertson -'s .Center: 8080 El Camino Real Dear Mr. Lloyd: At their regular meeting of February 17, 1998, the Atascadero Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on your request for the development of a 75,822 square foot retail shopping center on an 8.99 acre site at the above referenced address. After discussion, the Planning Commission voted unanimously 6:0 (one Commissioner was absent) to approve Conditional Use Permit 97013 and Lot Line Adjustment 97005 in accordance with the Findings contained.in the staff report, dated February 17, 1998 and the attached Revised Conditions of Approval. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact . the Planning Division. Sincerely, Steven L. Decamp, City Planner Community Development Department City of Atascadero \ph cc: James Halferty Thomas Courtney Thomas McNamara 000002 6500 PALMA AVENUE ATASCADERO, CA 93422 Building Permits: (805) 461-5040 Planning: (SOS) 461.5035 Enforcement: (505) 461.5034 Director: (805)461'-509'7 City Fax: (805) 461-0606 RESOLUTION NO. PC 1998-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CON NUSSION OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO " 'APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CURBARIL CENTER LOCATED AT 8080 EL CAMINO REAL (CUP 97013; Albertson's) WHEREAS, Albertson's Inc. has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for development of a 75,822 square foot retail shopping center on an 8.99 acre site located at 8080 El Camino Real; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is in conformance with the land use designation of the City of Atascadero General Plan Land Use Element; and WHEREAS, the site is located in the Commercial Retail (CR) zoning district which allows for the proposed use by Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS; the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero conducted a public hearing on the proposed Conditional Use Permit on February 17, 1998; and WHEREAS, Zoning Ordinance Section 9-2.109.(c)(4) requires that the Planning Commission make certain "Findings" prior to approving a Conditional Use Permit; NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero finds that the proposed project, as conditioned, will not have potentially significant environmental effects. The Negative Declaration prepared for the project complies with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is hereby approved as adequate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission finds as follows: 1. The proposed project, as conditioned, is.consistent with the General Plan. 2. The proposed project, as conditioned, satisfies all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not, because of the circumstances and conditions applied in this particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public or persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious to property orimprovements in the vicinity of the use. 000003 4.. The proposed project,' as conditioned, will not be inconsistent with the character of the immediate neighborhood nor contrary to its orderly development. 5. The proposed project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the safe. capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be improved in, conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of the surrounding neighborhood that . would result from full development in accordance with the Land Use Element. 6. The proposed project, as conditioned, will be in compliance with the City's adopted Appearance Review Guidelines. 7. Closure and conversion of the existing non -conforming mobilehome park will not have a significant adverse affect on displaced residents because there exists adequate alternative housing opportunities within the north county. BE IT_FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 96013 for a retail shopping center of 75,822 square feet on an 8.99 acre site located at 8080 El Camino Real as generally shown on Exhibit A subject to the Conditions of Approval shown in Exhibit B. On motion by Commissioner Hageman and seconded by Commissioner Clark, the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Eddings, Hageman, Clark, Arambide, Fonzi; and Zimmerman NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Sauter ADOPTED: February 17, 1998 CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN, Chair PREPARED BY: STEVEN L. DeCAMP, sting Community Development Director [IZIZIIIIIZI EXHIBIT A Site Plan Resolution No. PC 1999-001, Conditional Use Permit #97013, 8080 El Camino Real (Albertson's/Curbaiii. Center) loll I MIN 0 cn OC LU IF - Z t,7' LIJ uj pl i • Q p I W 0 ....... 11HV.9Vn3. 000005(.) C) EXHIBIT B Conditions of Approval (as revised 2/17/98) Resolution No. PC 1998-001 Conditional Use Permit 97013 8080 E1 Camino Real (AibertsonWCurbaril Center) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Planning Division: 1. All development of the site shall be in conformance with the plans as contained in the Attachments, all conditions of approval contained herein, and all applicable provisions of the Atascadero Municipal Code. Any and all substantial modifications of the intent or details of. the project shall require approval of the Planning Commission. 2. The entire project shall be subject to all ordinary requirements of the Uniform Building Code that are necessary to secure and final building permits. This requirement shall extend to a separate review and permit issuance for signs. Any additional information deemed necessary for the review and approval of building permits shall be provided. 3. Revised landscape plans shall be reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of building permits. Landscape plans shall include the planting of additional oak trees in conformance with the requirements of the Tree Ordinance, and the provision of low (36") wall or . landscaped berm along the El Camino Real and Curbaril Avenue frontages of the project. where parked vehicles would face those streets. A Certified Arborist shall monitor the ,condition of the two (2) oak trees to be retained throughout the construction of the project. 4. Exterior lighting shall comply with Zoning Ordinance Section 9-4.137 to ensure that site lighting does not adversely affect surrounding properties. Parking lot lighting shall be of an intensity similar to the original lights in the adjacent shopping center. 5. All outdoor storage,. loading areas, and utility facilities shall be adequately screened from adjacent streets, highways and adjacent properties.. Trash enclosures shall be designed and located in conformance with the requirements of Zoning Ordinance Section 9-4.129. Trash . enclosures shall be designed so as to be architecturally compatible with the other structures on the site. 6. A sign program for the site shall be submitted and reviewed for approval as an Administrative Use Permit. Sign size, location and design shall be in conformance with the City's Sign Ordinance or as otherwise approved through the AUP process. 7. Architectural elevations of all buildings shall be consistent throughout the project. -Revised elevations providing architectural treatment and detailing shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. Flat, void surfaces shall be eliminated and 000.006 EXHIBIT B Page 2 replaced with appropriate architectural treatment. Side and rear building elevations shall e building facades. Building materials shall be reviewed for reflect the architectural theme of th consistency and conformity with the architectural theme of the structures prior to issuance of building permits. 8. The appearance or architectural treatment of the retaining wall along the western boundary of the project shall be reviewed and approved prior to issuance of any -building or grading permits. The retaining wall shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height. 9. This Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire one (1) year from the date of final approval, unless: ard establishing the authorized use has been performed, as a: Substantial site work tow defined in Section 9-2.114 of the Zoning Ordinance; or Ordinance; b. The project is completed, as defined in Section 9-2.115 of the Zoning C. An Extension has been granted, as defined in Section 9-2.118 of the Zoning Ordinance; or d. A building moratorium is imposed on the project site. 10. Building Pad "E" shall be reconfigured to insure that the distance betn any d Avenue is iveway exiting that pad and the main shopping center entrance/exit driveway on maximized. .11. The mobilehome park owner shall provide relocation assistance to the residents of the mobilehome park in conformance with the provisions of Government Code Section 65863.7(e) in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) per mobilehome. In the event a resident of the mobilehome park elects to relocate his/her mobilehome, the amount of the assistance shall be increased to three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00). Engineering Division: Site 1. All improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Atascadero Engineering Department standard Specifications and Drawings or as directed by the City Engineer. 2. The applicant shall enter into a Plan Checkllnspection Agreement with the City. Prior. to the final inspection, all outstanding plan check/'inspection fees shall be paid. 3. No buildings shall be occupied until all public improvements are completed and approved by the City Engineer, and accepted by the City Council. 4. Prior to issuance of building permits for each phase, the applicant shall submit a revised Site 00000") EXHIBIT B Page 3 Plan that.substantially complies with the approved Site'Plan for review and approval. The` revised Site Plan shall incorporate by drawing and/or reference all other site plan changes/modifications contained in this resolution of approval. 5. The applicant shall acquire title or interest in any off-site land that may be required to allow for the construction of the improvements. The applicant shall bear all costs associated with the necessary acquisitions. The applicant shall also gain concurrence from all adjacent property owners whose ingress or egress is affected by these improvements. 6. All existing and proposed utility, pipeline, open space,. scenic or other easements are to be shown on the improvement plans. If there are building or other restrictions related to the easements, they shall be noted on the improvement plans. 7. Any work performed within the Caltrans right-of-way shall be subject to review by Caltrans. A Caltrans encroachment permit may be required. Streets 1. An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the City Engineering Department prior to. the issuance of the building permits. 2. A blackline clear Mylar (0.4 MIL) copy and a blueline print of as -built improvement plans, signed by the engineer of record, shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to the final inspection. 3. Any construction within an existing street shall require a Traffic Control Plan. The plan shall include any necessary detours, flagging, signing, or road closures requested. Said plan shall. be prepared and signed by a registeredcivil or traffic .engineer. 4. All off-site public improvement plans shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and shall be submitted to'the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. R value,testing shall.be done, and the pavement section designed by a registered civil engineer to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Road improvements shall include, but not be limited to the.following: 5. El Camino Real shall be improved from centerline to the property frontage in conformance with City Standard 407 (Arterial) contiguous to the entire property frontage, or as approved by the City Engineer. The improvements may require the overlaying of the existing pavement to remedy an inadequate structural section or to remedy a deteriorated paving surface. Transitions shall be constructed where required to achieve.a smooth join with'existing improvements. 6. The applicant shall construct the following improvements along Curbaril Avenue between the 000008 EXHIBIT B • Page 4 centerline of the existing right-of-way and the property frontage: a. The existing roadway shall be widened as required to provide two (2) 12 foot traffic lanes and a five (5) foot bike lane between the State Route 101 northbound off - ramp and the easterly property frontage, or as directed by the City Engineer.' Transitions shall be constructed where required to achieve a smooth join with existing improvements. The improvements may require overlaying of the existing pavement to remedy an inadequate structural section or to remedy a deteriorated paving surface. . b. Concrete curb, gutter, and a five (5) foot sidewalk shall be constructed between State Route 101 northbound off -ramp and the easterly property frontage or as directed by the City Engineer. Transitions shall be constructed where required to achieve a smooth join with existing improvements. c. Traffic striping, pavement marking, pavement markers, regulatory signs, warning signs and delineators shall be installed between the State Route 101 northbound off -ramp and El Camino Real as directed by the City Engineer. d. A four (4) foot wide raised concrete median shall be constructed between San Luis Avenue and El Camino Real as directed by the City Engineer. The median shall be' constructed in conformance with AASHTO's "A Policy of Geometric Design of Highways and Streets", latest edition. e. Offers of dedication shall be provided for all public improvements which are constructed outside the existing right-of-way. The offers of dedication shall include a five (5) foot wide area behind the sidewalk. 7. Slope easements shall be provided on each side of the right-of-way as needed to accommodate cut or fill slopes. 8. All public improvements shall be secured with a 100% Performance Guarantee and a 50%. Labor and Materials Guarantee until the improvements are deemed substantially complete by the City Engineer. Prior to the final inspection of the improvements, and before the other guarantees mentioned in this condition are released; a 10% Maintenance Guarantee shall be posted to cover.the improvements for a period of one. (1) year from the date of the final inspection. The guarantee amounts shall be based on an engineer's estimate submitted by the project engineer and approved by the City Engineer. The estimate shall be based on City standard unit prices. The Guarantees posted for this project shall be approved by the City Attorney. 9. No buildings shall be occupied until all improvements are substantially completed and accepted by the City for maintenance, or as approved by the City Engineer. 000009 EXHIBIT B Page.5 10. The applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs associated with re -timing the signal at El Camino Real and Curbaril as well as coordinating this signal with the existing signal at El Camino Real and Palomar. 11. Within one (1) year of full occupancy of the Center, the applicant shall retain a Traffic Engineer to perform a warrant analysis at the main project entrance on El Camino Real and at the intersection of El Camino Real and Curbaril Avenue. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City and shall construct an additional traffic signal or make necessary improvements as determined by the warrant analysis. The City Council may extend or shorten the time for the warrant analysis if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City. WaterM ilities 1. The applicant shall submit a composite utility plan signed as approved by a representative of each public utility, together with the improvement plans. The composite utility plan shall also be signed by the Fire, Wastewater, and Street Division heads. 2. A Master Water. Plan shall be prepared for the project by a registered civil engineer. This plan shall include hydraulic calculations and shall demonstrate that fire and domestic flows are adequate for the project. 3. The relocation and/or alteration of existing utilities shall be the responsibility of the applicant. 4. The applicant shall install all new utilities (water, gas, electric, cable TV, and telephone) underground. Utilities shall be extended to the property line frontage of each lot or its public utility easement. 5. Any utility trenching in existing streets shall be overlaid to restore a smooth riding surface as required by the City Engineer. Grading /Drainage /Erosion 1. A complete grading and drainage plan prepared by a registered civil engineer shall be included with the improvement plans. 2. A Preliminary Soils Report shall be prepared for the property to determine the presence of expansive soil or other soil problems and shall make recommendations regarding grading of the proposed site. A final soils report shall be submitted by the soils engineer prior to the final inspection and shall certify that all grading was inspected and approved and that all work done is in accordance with the plans and the preliminary report. 000010 EXHIBIT B Page 6 3. The applicant shall submit.a written statement from a registered civil engineer that all work has been completed and is in full compliance with the approved plans and the Uniform Building Code (UBC) prior to the final inspection. 4. Roof drainage and site drainage shall be conducted under or around pedestrian pathways. 5. A Sedimentation/Erosion Control Plan addressing interim erosion control measures to be used during construction shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of building permits. The Sedimentation/Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer. 6. Re -vegetation of disturbed soils shall be complete prior to final inspection. Re -vegetation includes landscaping, hydroseeding, and other acceptable erosion control. 7. Construct a Detention Basin that will effectively detain storm water run-off from a 50 -year post development storm and release the equivalent flow from the undeveloped site in a 2 -year storm. As an alternate, the Detention Basin may be reduced or eliminated where it can be demonstrated that there are adequate downstream facilities to handle the total flow without adverse affects on other properties. The detention basin or alternate shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 8. A Master Drainage Plan shall be prepared for the project by a registered civil engineer. This plan shall include drainage calculations and shall describe the design basis for handling drainage on the project. 9. The applicant shall submit Drainage Maintenance Agreements for all private drainage facilities to the City Engineer and the City Attorney for review and approval. Recorded copies of the Drainage Maintenance Agreements shall be submitted to the City Engineer prior to issuance of building permits. 10. The on-site drainage inlets shall be contracted for through cleaning periodically throughout the year but specially prior to the onset of winter rains. This service shall be secured in a contract and manner to be approved by the City prior to the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy for any buildings. 11. Prior to the issuance of the Certificates of Occupancy, the applicant shall establish a parking lot sweeping program to assure on-going cleaning of the parking lots on a regular basis, as well as thorough cleaning after storms. The program shall concentrate on providing thorough parking lot cleaning prior to the onset of winter rains and shall be performed with high quality equipment operating at a slow rate to maximize the amount of silt collected and the effectiveness of the operation. 0000-1i EXHIBIT B Page 7 12. The applicant shall secure a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit from the Regional Water Control Board prior to issuance of. grading/unprovement permits. Fire The project shall meet the U.F.C. fire flow minimum. of 1500 gallons per minute for commercial development or as approved by the Fire Marshal. The required fire flow may increase based on square footage, as provided in U.F.C. Appendix III -A. Verification shall be provided from the Water Company or Fire Department records. A proof of design test shall be performed at the final inspection. 2. The number of required hydrants shall be determined by the Fire Department. Plans shall show the location of the proposed new hydrants and the existing on -street fire hydrants. The fire hydrants throughout shall be Clow 960 with one 4-1/2" and two 2-1/2" outlets. 3. The water supply mains and hydrants shall be designed, installed, tested, flushed,. and approved by the Water Company and Fire Department prior to any stockpiling or installing any combustible materials. Water supply systems for phased construction shall provide required fire flows at all phases. 4. Underground fire service mains and appurtenances shall confirm to NFPA 24 minimum standard, as approved by the Fire Department, prior to installation. Sectional valves shallbe installed to ensure that no more than one hydrant will be out of service should a break occur anywhere along the underground main. 5. No combustible material shall be stored and no combustible construction shall be commenced until the water system has been completed and approved, and a based access road installed sufficient to support the City's fire trucks per Fire Department recommendation. 000012 ATTACHMENT "B" Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 1998 Page Seven of Seventeen NOES: None ABSENT: Sauter MOTION PASSED: 6:0 . . . The Chairman called for a break at 8:00 p.m. - the meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. . . B. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97013/LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 97005: Consider the application of Albertson's Inc. and the Halferty Development Company to allow for the development of a 72,000 square foot retail shopping center on an approximately 9.0 acre site. Included with this hearing will be a request for a Lot Line Adjustment and consideration of the impact statement relative to the closure of the existing non -conforming mobilehome park on the project site. Subject site is located on El Camino Real southwest of the intersection with Curbaril Avenue. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: (Steve DeCamp) Staff Recommends that the Commission: 1. Find the Negative Declaration prepared for the project to be adequate under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Adopt Resolution PC 1998-001 approving.Conditional Use Permit 97013 based on the Findings for Approval and the Conditions of Approval incorporated within said resolution. 3. Approve Lot Line.Adjustment 97005 based on the Findings for Approval shown in Attachment H and the Conditions of Approval shown in Attachment I. Steve DeCamp provided the staff report and said that staff recommended amending Condition No. 3 under Planning Division and Condition No. 6 under Streets and the addition of two new con- ditions under Streets., as follows: 3. Revised landscape plans shall be reviewed. . . . . . . . . . . .in conformance with the requirements of the TreeOrdinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000013 Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 1998 Page Eight of Seventeen 6. Curbaril Avenue shall be improved from centerline to the entire property frontage in conformance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Curbaril Avenue improvements shall extend to the northbound Highway 101 off -ramp. "10. The applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs associated with re -timing the signal at E1 Camino Real and Curbaril as well as coordinating this signal with the existing signal at E1 Camino Real and Palomar." "11. Within one (1) year of full occupancy of the Center, the applicant shall retain a Traffic Engineer to perform a warrant analysis at the main project entrance on El Camino Real and at the intersection of El Camino Real and Curbaril Avenue. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City and shall construct an additional traffic signal or make necessary improve- ments as determined by the warrant analysis. The City Council may extend or shorten the time for the warrant analysis if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City." "12. The applicant agrees not to protest the formation of an assessment district for providing traffic improve- ments." Steve informed the Commission that the City has employed the services of RRM Consulting Group to help assist staff with their review of engineering on this project. Steve introduced Frank Honeycutt, Registered Civil Engineer, and Robert Marsh, Traffic Engineer, and offered to answer any questions that the Commission may have at this time. Commissioner Arrambide - asked the difference in the amount of parking spaces required for the Outlet Center and this project. Steve did not know the exact figure but said the Outlet Center was designed to be "over -parked Commissioner Arrambide felt that the conditioning of traffic control for this project was very modest and was concerned with the southbound exit at Curbaril. Steve said that the traffic analysis is based.on some assumptions, and one assumption is that the bridge at Curbaril going over the Salinas River will be removed. The other con- sideration is that it isn't anticipated that this project will generate significant volumes of new traffic. Commissioner Eddings - wondered when the new bridge was scheduled for.construction. Steve said that construction was to begin 000014 Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 1998 Page Nine of Seventeen toward the end of this year with completion about two years down the road. Commissioner Fonzi inquired about the widening of Curbaril. Steve explained that the widening will be one full lane across the entire frontage of this property from the off ramp to the 711 with a pedestrian walk -way and will allow for right turns only. Commissioner Eddin s - wondered if there had been any attempt to negotiate a ramp between this shopping center and the Food -4 -Less shopping center. Steve said there -was a significant grade change between the two parking lots that would make a ramp very diffi- cult. Discussion continued regarding the possibility of an entrance into the Food -4 -Less shopping center from this center. Chairman Zimmerman - asked if left-hand turns would be allowed entering and exiting this center from El Camino Real and if it is imperative that there be an exit on to Curbaril. Steve said yes, that the current proposal would allow for left turns from both driveways, and the exit at Curbaril would relieve some of the pressure for exiting on to El Camino Real. Commissioner Fonzi - said that the exit for the drive-through restaurant looked like'it would cause the same exiting problems as the Burger King; she inquired if it could be redesigned to alleviate that problem. Steve agreed that a redesign would be in order for the drive-through facility. Chairman Zimmerman - stated that the "Circulation Element" of the General Plan says that "the worst signalized intersection in the City is El Camino Real and Curbaril which is approaching unacceptable conditions"; asking if we are meeting the needs of the "Circulation Element" of the General Plan? Steve said he believed that we are. By combining these parcels we will see less driveways exiting on to E1 Camino Real than if we had individual applications for each of the parcels that currently fronts along El Camino: Real. He stated that the.traffic analysis shows that the signal timing at Curbaril and E1 Camino Real is already creating part of the problems and by simply changing the timing at that intersection would improve the existing situation and provide for some of the additional traffic generated by this site. Commissioner Fonzi - expressed concern over the retention basin and asked about safety issues. Frank Honeycutt said there is a condition requiring that the basin be designed per City Standards which adequately address fencing, standing water, etc. 000015 Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 1998 Page Ten of Seventeen Commissioner Clark - asked about the exterior appearance of the building and the appearance of the 20 foot high retaining wall. Steve said there had been preliminary discussion on the treatment of the retaining wall; however, to date there had been no discussion with the architect regarding the rear or side walls,of the building- ,Hesaid he was relying on past Commission actions and the City adopted "Appearance Review Guidelines" for guidance on the type of architectural detail we'd be looking for. Commissioner_ Eddings - inquired if the retardation basin was designed for a 100 -year storm or greater. Frank Honeycutt responded that it was designed for a "50 -year storm event in and a 2 -year storm out". TESTIMONY: Jim Halferty, developer of the Albertson's Center - introduced the "development team" and said they would be able to answer any questions the Commission may have so they can make an informed decision. Scott Thayer, Real Estate Manager for Albertsons - discussed Albertsons' new village market concept which provides lots of services. He explained that they.are a convenience oriented user and tailor their stores to meet the profile of customer needs. Tom Courtney, Albertsons' Architect - said the architectural character was based on what would be appropriate for this particular area. He provided a video which showed the village market concept they propose for the City of Atascadero. Dan Lloyd, EDA - addressed some of the previously asked questions from the Planning Commission regarding access to Food -4 -Less, the retention basin, Curbaril access, traffic signal timing and traffic circulation. He asked for clarification of some of the conditions: Exhibit B, Page 3, Condition No. 3 —wanted to confirm that it applies -to the project frontage and not the other side of the. street which would not be under their control. They would like to see that condition amended to read - .and improve the project frontage.of the following street(s). . . . . . . . . . Exhibit B, Page 4, Condition No. 10 - would like some language inserted that would.allow some items to be bonded for. 000016 Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 1998 Page Eleven of Seventeen Exhibit B, Page 6, Condition No. 5 - would like to remove the first six words of this paragraph and insert: No combustible construction shall be commenced . . . . . . . . until the water system. .. .. . . . . . Mr. Lloyd said the creation of an assessment district for the Curbaril over -crossing over Highway 101 wasn't the right vehicle to use for that situation. The way to address this is through "AB 1600 Fees" where you identify an improvement that needs to be done; you hold public hearings and establish cost estimates for those improvements and then you establish a mechanism or program for collecting fees to pay for such improvements. Dick Pool, Associated Transportation Engineers - explained how the signal timing works and how re -timing the existing signals at Curbaril and at the Food -4 -Less center would improve the traffic flow. . . . The Chairman called for a break at 9:50.- the meeting was reconvened at 9:58 . . . Raymond Jansen, 6655 Country Club Drive.- read a prepared statement pertaining to the displacement of the approximately thirty (30) people in the mobilehome park. He said the possibility existed that some of these people could become homeless. He suggested that the developer contribute funds towards their relocation. Robert Hewett - 3850 Ardilla Road - is opposed to the project; he doesn't think we need another supermarket. Rush Kolmaine - P.O. Box 1990 - hopes that the Commission will address Ray Jansen's concerns for the people that are being displaced. He asked if the retention basis would have a drain and suggested adding a condition that would require the applicant to establish a linkage from the project property to the Food -4 - Less center. He asked the Commission to look at the possibility of requiring a traffic signal at the Curbaril southbound off - ramp. Greg Jones, 8126 El Camino Real - stated that it will be very difficult for the tenants in the mobilehome park to relocate because of the expense. He pointed out a conflict between the cars from the 711 that are turning left on to Curbaril and the cars exiting this shopping center that can only turn right on to Curbaril.. He opposes the project because of too much traffic. 00001'7 Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 1998 Page Twelve of Seventeen Ron Harris, 8130 E1 Camino Real, #13 - Asked where the water goes from the retention basin; how the basin would be fenced to protect children.. John Heatherington, 7825 Via - asked the Commission to deny this project; traffic is bad enough already and will only get worse. Martin 'Hernandez, 9189 Birch Street - owns -a trailer in the park and asked the Commission to remember the people that live there and consider giving them some help. Sandra Newshaffer, 8953 Junipero - informed the Commission that it was almost impossible at the present time to turn left on to E1 Camino Real from Junipero. She say it will only get worse if this project is allowed to proceed. She said Beth Quaintance had submitted a petition signed by the homeowners on Junipero which opposed this project. (attached hereto as Exhibit "B") Tom McNamara, owns the project property - He thinks that the displacement of people is a community problem and not a problem that should fall on just one or two people. He said the mobil-. home park is "old and tired" and even if this project was turned down the rents couldn't stay the same; repairs.and improvements need to be done, the cost for services has risen; he would have to raise the rents. Bill Bright, 11875 Santa Lucia - expressed concern with the big rigs that will service Albertsons; will they be able to make a safe left turn on to El Camino to exit the site. Kim Tweedy, 7912 Castano - has worked at the Atascadero Vons for over thirteen years. She is opposed to the project; she doesn't think the City needs another supermarket. Milt Souza, representative from Food -4 -Less - expressed his concern with the potential traffic problems and the adverse effect this project could cause on the accessibility of emergency vehicles to the area. He doesn't think that re -timing of the traffic signals is going to help an already congested area. ACTION: Move that the Planning Commission meeting be continued beyond 11:00 p.m. Motion: Hageman Second: Fonzi MOTION PASSED: Unanimously 000018 Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 1998 Page Thirteen of Seventeen Jim Halferty - project developer - stated that in listening to the public comments, they basically break down in to three categories: Traffic, concern for the mobilehome park tenants, and competition. Mr. Halferty said they are receptive to some kind of condition from the Planning Commission that would require a "reasonable" payment of cash to the tenants to assist them in their relocation expenses. He said competition benefits the whole community because it will make the competition work harder to keep up with the new store concept. This means the competition will have to remodel, lower their prices, offer more products and better service. Dan Lloyd, EDA - responded to some of the questions raised by the Commission and the public. He informed the Commission that in their meetings with Caltrans, they "emphatically said no signals at any of the on or .off -ramps at Curbaril". With respect to the retention basin, Mr. Lloyd said there are presently two (2) outlets.that drain the water from this property. This is a retardation basin which slows down the water and lets the water out; it's not a retention basin which holds the water until it percolates or evaporates; it slows down the peak so you have the constant out -flow regardless of the in -flow. With respect to delivery trucks, Mr. Lloyd explained that they will gain access to the site via the Curbaril entrance; they will unload at the back of the facility then exit, right turn only, on to E1 Camino Real and go down to Santa Rosa. Referring to the concerns of the residents on Junipero, Dan said that re -timing the schedules will cause breaks in the traffic for both the traffic exiting the Albertsons' center and the traffic exiting from Junipero. The signal re -timing has been identified as a mitigation measure to really improve the traffic flow in that area. Commissioner Clark - asked how much run-off the retardation can hold at any one time? Mr. Lloyd answered that the basin has been designed to take.care of a "50 -year in; 2 -year out"; however, they have such a.large area, they're going to make the basin as large as possible. Commissioner Clark wondered about visual impacts of the retaining wall and asked if there was a way to mitigate the height of the wall. Mr. Lloyd thought if they took out some parking spaces and moved the wall back 20 feet, they could reduce the height of the wall by ten feet which would make the wall less offensive. He explained that the entire wall face will have planting pockets and landscaping at ground level which will also help improve the appearance. Commissioner Clark asked 000019 Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 1998 Page Fourteen of Seventeen Mr. Lloyd why they want to omit the condition which requires bonding for a traffic study after one year. Mr. Lloyd, referred that question to Dick Pool. Dick Pool - explained the traffic signal warrant procedures; saying that if the traffic volume does not meet the warrant requirements, the worse thing you can do is put in a traffic signal. He said that at this particular location, the signals at Curbaril and Palomar are about right for system progression. Commissioner Hageman - asked Mr. Halferty if he could agree with adding the following condition: "The mobilehome park owner shall provide relocation assistance to the residents of the mobilehome park in conformance with the provisions of Government Code Section 65863.7(e) in the amount of one thousand dollars. ($1,000.00) per mobilehome. In the event a resident of the mobilehome park elects to relocate his/her mobilehome, the amount of the assistance shall be increased to three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00)." Mr. Halferty agreed with the above condition. Commissioner Eddings asked how many jobs this project would provide? Mr. Halferty thought the number of new jobs would be around 150. Commissioner Arrambide - suggested that Condition No. 5 under Fire, be changed to read as follows: "5. No combustible material shall be stored and no combustible construction shall be commenced until the water system has been completed and approved, and a based access road installed sufficient to support the City's fire trucks per Fire Department recommendation." Mr. Lloyd agreed with the revised language. . . . . . . end of. public testimony. . . . . . Commissioner Hageman - asked Steve about revising Condition No. 10 under Engineering. Steve suggested the following wording: "10. No buildings shall be occupied until all improvements are substantially completed and accepted by the City for maintenance, or as approved by the City Engineer". Commissioner Hageman had some additions she would like to see in the Conditions of Approval. 000020 Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 1998 Page Fifteen of Seventeen Condition No. 3 under Planning - add the following sentence: "A Certified Arborist shall be retained throughout the construc- ion phase of the project to routinely monitor the condition of the two (2) oak trees." Condition No. 5 under Planning - changed to read: "5. All outdoor storage, loading areas, and utility facilities shall be adequately screened from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . lb. . . . . . V. Condition No. 7 - under Planning changed to read: "7. Architectural elevations of all buildings shall be . . . . . Side and rear building elevations shall reflect the architectural theme of the building facades and flat, void surfaces shall be alleviated with either architectural or landscaping details. Building materials shall be reviewed for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner Hageman feels that most, if not all, of the traffic problems are caused from the site configuration and not from this specific development. She feels there could never be viable com- mercial development on this site if we insist on alleviating traffic. Commissioner Arrambide - asked Steve to explain the warrant analysis that the applicant is required to perform within one (1) year of full occupancy. Discussion followed. Commissioner Clark - requested that there be a condition added to address the issue of exiting from the fast food pad E. Steve said he would include a condition that would redesign that pad that would maximize the distance between the exit from the fast food restaurant to the intersection of Curbaril; obviously we need more stacking distance than is shown on the site plan. Com- missioner Clark wanted a condition which would maximize the height of the retaining wall to 20'. —which now stands at 27' - and make the wall a crib wall versus a vertical face. Mr. Lloyd agreed to a condition that would limit the wall height to a maximum of 20', as follows: "8. The appearance or architectural treatment of the retaining wall along the western boundary of the project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The retaining wall shall not exceed twenty feet (20") in height." 000021 Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 1998 Page Sixteen of Seventeen .the chairman called for a break at 11:30 p.m. - meeting reconvened at 11:40 p.m. . . . . . Discussion continued regarding architecture, traffic congestion, traffic analysis, possibility of a fueling station, etc. ACTION: Find the Negative Declaration prepared for the project to be adequate under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Motion: Arrambide Second: Clark AYES: Arrambide, Clark, Eddings, Hageman, Fonzi, Zimmerman NOES: None ABSENT: Sauter MOTION PASSED: 6:0 ACTION: Adopt Resolution PC 1998-001 approving Conditional Use Permit 97013 based on.the`Findings for Approval and the Conditions of Approval incorporated within said resolution, as amended. Motion: Arrambide Second: Eddings AYES:. Arrambide, Eddings, Hageman, Clark, Fonzi, Zimmerman NOES: None ABSENT: Sauter MOTION PASSED: 6:0 ACTION: Approve Lot Line Adjustment 97005 based on the Findings for Approval shown in Attachment H and the Conditions of Approval shown in Attachment I. Motion: Arrambide' Second: Eddings AYES: Arrambide, Eddings, Hageman, Clark, Fonzi, Zimmerman 000022 Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 1998 Page Seventeen of Seventeen MOTION PASSED: 6:0 Mr. Halferty thanked the Commission for working so late on their behalf and said they would do a good job for us. C. INDIVIDUAL COMMENT Planning Commission: Commissioner Clark - welcomed the new Commissioners. City Planner: Steve informed the Commission that at their March 3rd meeting.the new Community Development Director, Paul Saldana, will be here. He announced that on March 31, 1998 there will be a joint meeting with the City Council and the Planning Commission. Economic Round Table - Commissioner Hageman said that the February meeting has not been scheduled as of yet. MEETING ADJOURNED: 12:32 A.M. Minutes Prepared By: Patricia Hicks Administrative Secretary 000023 EXHIBIT "B" CV of:�tascadero Attn: Piaalning Cominissioners 1,5500 Pahna -,'ivenue "Aascadero. 934' L .Dear Commissioners: We the undersigned would like this letter read into the minutes on the Planning Commission. held on February 17, 1998.. INP, rhe residents of Junipero Avenue located one biosis south of Curbaril) are concerned and do not approve the building of the Albertson's Shopping Center. Currently, we have difficulty exiting our street while attempting to make {eft hand turns. This occ-ars during peals traffic times as well as weekends. An additional shopping .center would make it impossible for us to make left hand turns. We have two shopping complexes within approximately 1/2 mile .and feel a third is not necessary. Many residents are forced to make right hand turns and use the freeway to get to the south end of town. By :approving a new shopping center in our location, the situation =rviI1 be much worse. The proximity of our street to the Curbaril and Palomar traffic signals will not warrant another traffic signal for Junipero :venue. We ask that you not approve this shopping center at this location. Please consider a site at either the north or south ends of Atascadero. Q1 Address Address r_ -,I o 7 5 Tr_, ././ i PP ^.-1 .4 r /c n U4— 000024 C fAtascade-(* Attn: Planning Conirnissioners = 500 T"ahna Wenue `•.tascadero. "I `) 422 Dear (7)mmissioners: We the undersigned would like this letter read into the rninutes on the Nanning I-ommission held on Febtuary 17, 1998. 'A e, -he residents of junipero Avenue located one block south of Curbaril) are concerned and do not approve the building of the Mbertson's Shopping Center. Currently, we have difficulty exiting our street while .attempting to make lent hand turns. 'This occurs during peak traffic times as well as weekends.r-kn additional shopping center would make it impossible for us to make left hand turns. We have two shopping complexes within approximately 112 mile and feel a third is not necessary. Many residents are forced to make light hand turns and use the freeway to `et to the south end of town. By approving a new .shopping center in our location, the situation will be much worse. 'The proximity of our street to the Curbaril and Palomar traffic signals will not warrant another traffic signal, for Junipero Avenue. We ask that you not approve this shopping center at this location. Please consider a site at either the north or south ends of Atascadero. Name/Signature .Address cg%so � �5 � C7 U /I "Del LV Ave-, 000025 Attn: Planning CotjiIniSSi()fiet's 6.500 Pairna :]venue ?dear C mulissioners: We :he undersignedwould Tike this letter read into the minutes on the Planning Commissionheld on February 17. 1993. We. they residents =f junipero :Avenuelocated one. ]dock south of +.:urharil) are concerned and do not approve the building of the Albertson's Shopping Center. Currently, we have difficulty exiting our street while atteaiipting to snake lett hand turns. This occurs during peak traffic times as well as weekends. An additional shopping center would make it impossible for us to make !eft ]land turns. We have two shopping complexes within approximately 1/2 mile and feel a third is not necessary. Many residents are forced to make right hand turns and use the freeway to get to the south end of town. 3y approving a new shopping :enter in our location, the siti.2ation will be much worse. Tile Proximity of our street to the Curbaril and Palomar traffic signals will not warrant another traffic signal for:lunipero Avenue. We ask that you Trot approve this shopping center at this location. Please consider a site at either the north or south ends of Atascadero. Name/Signature Address El 7 4) —Jc- W 11 Pati q c,X% 70 MUNI piP-v 14 VC FRT JI per 000026 t`d' r - ta:scadem At n: Nanning CUi11i11.1SSi�?.ile. s?r'l it P;ii a :'venue Uas Dear Commissioners: We the undersigned would like this letter read into the minutes on the Planning Commission Held = n Fe brualy 1?. 1998. We, size residerits of .;unipero Avenue s aocated-one block south of Carbaril are concerned and do aot approve the building of the Albertson's Shopping Center. Currently, we have difficulty exiting our street while attempting to snake left hand turns. ?'his oeoars during pea:K traffic times as well as weekends.. An additional shopping center would make it impossible for us to make left hand turns. We have two shopping complexes within approximately 1/2 mile and feel a third is not aecessarv. Manresidents are forced to make right hand turns and use tin. freeway to get to the south. end c)f !own. 3y approving a new shopping center in our location, the situation tiff be much worse. file proximity of our street to the Curbarii and Palomar traffic sigpals will not warrant another traffic signal for Junipero Avenue. We ask that you not approve this shopping center at this location. Please consider a site at either the north or south ends of Atascadero. :dame/Signage address J l , TIA- Sis-3 Jun 000027 ATTACHMENT "C" RESOLUTION PC 1999-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING CONDITION 4 OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97013 FOR THE CURBARUL CENTER LOCATED AT 8080 EL CAMINO REAL WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved. Conditional Use Permit 97013 to allow for the development of a 75,822 square foot retail shopping center on 8.9 acres at 8080 El Camino Real; and WHEREAS, among the conditions of approval for said Conditional Use Permit was a condition relating to exterior lighting in the parking areas (Condition 4); and WHERAS, the applicant has requested clarification of the intent of Condition number 4 and conduct an analysis to justify proposed lighting design; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero conducted a public hearing on February 2, 1999 on the requested clarification of Condition 4 of the subject CUP; NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero does hereby find that the proposed design of the parking lot lighting at the above referenced location conforms to the intent of Condition 4 of Conditional Use Permit 97013. On motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner , the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Adopted this 2nd day of February 1999. City of Atascadero Planning Commission CHAIRMAN ATTEST: Paul M. Saldana Community Development Director 000028