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CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY OE ATASCADERO
PLANNING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Regular Meeting - Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 2:00 P.M.
City Hall, Room 306 (and virtual)
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
CALL TO ORDER — 2:00 p.m.
Chairperson Funk called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Susan Funk
Vice Chairperson Member Mark Dariz
Committee Member Dennis Schmidt
Committee Member Jeff van den Eikhof
Absent: Committee Member Emily Baranek
Others Present: Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: Senior Planner, Xzandrea Fowler
Planning Manager, Kelly Gleason
Associate Planner, Erick Gomez
Assistant Planner, Sam Mountain
Planning Intern, Amelia Aarestad
Others Present: Kelsey Sullivan, The Learning Tree Preschool
Madison Sequoia, Sequoia Deployment Services, Inc. (via
Teleconference)
John Sidders, Congregation Ohr Tzafon Synagogue
Bill Alexander, Congregation Ohr Tzafon Synagogue
Nelson Bernal, NRB Drafting
Linda Benfield
Bill Anderson
Various members of the public
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Committee Member Schmidt and seconded by
Committee Member Dariz to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll call vote.
(Baranek absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None .
Chairperson Funk closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 7, 2024 DRAFT MINUTES
MOTION: By Committee Member Dariz and seconded by
Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll call vote.
(Baranek absent)
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. 2605 TRAFFIC WAY
The proposed project includes a request to review the design of a
telecommunication facility with a 63' monopine cell tower and associated equipment
on APN 049-063-003.
Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review and make design
recommendations for the proposed project. (usE24-0014)
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Chairperson Funk stated that she lives in an area near this new tower, so she may benefit
in terms of better cell coverage. (Staff notes that Susan is not within the radius for
recusal).
Planner Gomez presented the staff report and he and Planning Manager Gleason
answered questions from the Committee. Compliance with conditions related to facility
and landscape maintenance will be checked when new carriers apply for a permit on this
tower.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Kelsey Sullivan. Ms.
Sullivan asked the Committee to review concerns in regard to the preschool she operates
next to this facility. She would like to know about the safety factor as far as exposure to
radiation to the staff and children.
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Madison LaScalza (via Teleconference) commented on the concerns about the safety
and exposure limits and answered questions from the Committee members.
Staff stated the Committee is only reviewing the design of the tower today, but Ms.
Sullivan's comments are noted as the project moves forward to the Planning Commission.
Chairperson Funk closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Schmidt explained that he cannot support the recommendation because
the aesthetics/wall is not protecting the school.
MOTION: By Committee Member Dariz and seconded by
Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the
project as recommended by staff.
Motion passed 3:1 by a roll call vote.
(Schmidt voted no) (Baranek absent)
Planner Gomez stated that this project will move on to the Planning Commission in May,
and new noticing will go out.
3. 7850 NAVAJOA AVE
The proposed project includes a request to construct three (3) 2 -story single-family
residences with attached garages on APN 031-182-009.
Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review and make design
recommendations for the proposed project. (PRE23-0084
Planner Mountain presented the staff report and he and Planning Manager Gleason
answered questions from the Committee.
The applicant's representative (Nelson Bernal) presented the project and answered
questions from the Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Bill Anderson and
Linda Benfield. Linda Benfield requested that the Committee recommend a tree that is
not a london plane tree.
Nelson Bernal answered questions raised by Bill Anderson. Staff answered questions
raised by Linda Benfield.
Chairperson Funk closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Committee Member Schmidt and seconded by
Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the
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project as recommended by staff with the
proposed conditions as revised:
• Applicant to work with staff to find a tree species
that doesn't have invasive roots, be attentive to
the way its planted, and use deep watering if
applicable, so it can grow so it's less disruptive to
nearby properties.
• Applicant to work with staff to consolidate the trash
enclosure (rather than individual bins) and have it
engineered to accommodate the detention basin.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll call vote.
(Baranek absent)
This project will move forward to building permits.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Schmidt asked about gas vs. electric in new construction, and staff
answered his questions.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Planning Manager Gleason stated that Colony Market & Deli has changed owners and
there may be some modifications to their outdoor space coming before the DRC. Dove
Creek Commercial is moving forward, and the Planning Commission will hear Objective
Design Standards soon.
ADJOURNMENT— 3:51 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC will be announced.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted 5-2-24
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