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MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, October 17, 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 6:06 p.m. and Commissioner
Heath led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Heath, Schmidt, and Chairperson van
den Eikhof
Absent: Commissioner Carranza (excused absence)
Commissioner Hughes (unexcused absence)
Vice Chairperson Keen (excused absence)
Vacant: None
Others Present: Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Ephraim (Eppi) Margolin, Deputy City Attorney
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Assistant Planner, Sam Mountain
Staff Absent: None
Director Dunsmore introduced Eppi Margolin, and stated that he would be attending our
future meetings virtually.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Heath to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Carranza, Hughes, Keen absent)
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3 2023
• Recommendation: Commission approve the October 3, 2023 Minutes.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Carranza, Hughes, Keen absent)
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 1930 EL CAMINO REAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The project is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for health care services use
in the CT Zone on APN 049-133-029 and 030 for MP Annex, LLC. (USE23-0099)
• Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is for the Planning Commission to
adopt PC Resolution, approving USE23-0099 and allowing a Health Care
Service use in the CT zone, based on findings and subject to Conditions of
Approval.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
Planner Mountain presented the staff report, and stated that staff is recommending
removing Condition 6 that was published in the staff report. Planner Mountain and
Director Dunsmore answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to adopt PC
Resolution approving USE23-0099 to allow a
health care service use in the CT zone,
based on findings and subject to Conditions
of Approval, with the removal of Condition 6.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Can-anza, Hughes, Keen absent)
3. 9555 SANTA BARBARA ROAD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The project is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for seasonal sales of
Christmas trees on APN 045-311-017 for Amy and Cory George (USE23-0082).
® Recommendation: Staffs recommendation is for the Planning Commission
to adopt PC Resolution, approving USE23-0082 allowing seasonal agricultural
sales, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Commissioners stated that they received letters submitted by members of the public.
Planner Mountain presented the staff report, and stated that staff is recommending
changes to Conditions 6 through 11, after publication of the packet. Planner Mountain
and Director Dunsmore answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: Amy George, Lisa Stradley, and Cory
George.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded
by Commissioner Heath to adopt PC
Resolution approving USE23-0082 to allow
seasonal agricultural sales, based on
findings and subject to Conditions of
Approval with the following changes (in
bold) as recommended by staff:
6. All activities related to this use, including, but not limited to, parking,
sales, signage, and tree growing, shall take place entirely within the
property at 9555 Santa Barbara Road, APN 045-311-017, and shall not
encroach into City or County right-of-way or any neighboring
properties without valid entitlement approval.
7. Seasonal sales shall be allowed for two 5 -week periods annually.
These periods shall be used for the sale of Christmas trees and
pumpkins grown on- and off-site.
8. Daily hours for commercial activity shall be limited to 9am through
8pm during the sales periods. .
9. All existing and future onsite structures associated with the seasonal
agricultural sales use shall maintain a rustic or agrarian theme
consistent with the nature of the use.
io Prior to the start of the 2024 holiday sales period, the applicant shall
submit to the Department of Public Works, County of San Luis
Obispo, an encroachment permit application, and fees, to install
improvements within the public right-of-way in accordance with
County Public Improvement Standards for reconstructing the
existing Santa Barbara Road site access in accordance with B -1a
rural driveway standards, A-Sa and A -Sb sight distance standards.
1 i. The Community Development Department shall reserve the right to
add additional requirements related to Santa Barbara Road traffic
improvements if found to be necessary following the 2023 sales
period. These improvements shall be required to be implemented
prior to the 2024 sales period.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Carranza, Keen, Hughes absent)
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore stated that the meeting on November 7t" has been rescheduled to
November 8t". Currently on that agenda, the Commission will hear a project for Arco
signage.
Director Dunsmore stated that Senior Planner Gleason has been promoted to Planning
Manager, and she will be attending some future hearings in place of him. Director
Dunsmore will attend meetings in which items go to Council.
Director Dunsmore gave an update on both recent appeals.
ADJOURNMENT — 7:06 p.m.
The next special meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at City Hall,
6500 Palma Avenue,
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted 11/8/23
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