HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 2024-0007PC RESOLUTION 2024-0007
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AT 24-0002 (SBDV24-0015) FOR A THREE
LOT SUBDIVISION PURSUANT TO STATE LAW GOVERNING SMALL HOME LOT
DEVELOPMENTS (GOV'T CODE SECTION § 66499.40) AND TO ALLOW A FLAG LOT SUBDVISION
Condor Enterprises, LLC
7685 Santa Ynez Avenue, APN 031-152-021
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Condor Enterprises, LLC, 14002 San
Antonio Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422, (Applicant/ Owner) to consider Tentative Parcel Map AT 24-
0002 (SBDV 24-00015) to allow a three -parcel, deep lot subdivision, including a flag lot, of a
0.32 -ac property at 7685 Santa Ynez Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 031-152-021); and
WHEREAS, the site has a General Plan Designation of Medium Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, the site is in the Residential Multifamily, 10 dwelling unit per acre (RMF -
10) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the application is submitted as a Small Home Lot Development consistent
with the criteria of the Starter Home Revitalization Act of 2021 (Gov. Code § 66499.40) as
approved by Assembly Bill 803 and made effective January 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the state and local guidelines for implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Tentative
Parcel Map application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at which
hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Tentative Parcel Map;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, California
hereby finds, resolves and determines as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals: The above recitals are true and correct and incorponited herein as
if set forth in full.
SECTION 2. Public Hearings. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the project on April 16, 2024 and considered testimony and reports from staff,
the applicants, and the public.
SECTION 3. Findingspproval of Tentative Parcel Map. The Planning Commission
finds as follows:
Subdivision Map Act Findings (Government Code §§ 66474(a) -(g))
1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement,
is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Specific Plans.
Fact: The subject property is designated Medium Density Residential and is zoned
RMF -10. The proposed lot will continue to allow the residential uses permitted
anticipated by the General Plan and permitted by the zone. The subject property is not
within a specific plan area.
2. The site is physically suitable for the type of development.
Fact: The subject property is a flat lot in a developed residential neighborhood with
sufficient space to provide necessary access and services for new residential uses.
3. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
Fact: The subject property is a 13,895 SF lot zoned RMF -10. As existing, the site can
be developed with three units without any foreseeable physical constraints that would
prohibit the ability to meet local development standards.
4. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their
habitat.
Fact: The project is a subdivision of a semi -developed multifamily lot in a
predominantly developed residential neighborhood. The vacant areas of the lot consist
of significantly disturbed dirt, gravel and grass which have minimal habitat value for
any protected flora or fauna.
5. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not cause serious health
problems.
Fact: Standard frontage improvements are conditioned to be completed the time of
development to address drainage and improve on street parking. A condition of
approval is included with the project that is intended to create a single point of vehicular
access for Parcels 2 & 3 in order to reduce potential traffic safety conflicts by limiting
access to a single driveway entry for both properties.
6. The design of the subdivision will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public
at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
Fact: No access easements presently exist on the subject property. A new access
easement will be established on Parcel 2 in favor of Parcel 3 to secure safe access
through a single driveway for both properties.
Small Home Lot Development Findings (Gov. Code § 66499.40(g)(1)-(4))
7. The small lot development meets all of the requirements of Gov. Code § 66499.40.
Fact: The proposed subdivision meets the defining criteria of a "Small Home Lot
Development" and will be conditioned to ensure that all future single-family
development complies with standards set forth by Gov. Code § 66499.40.
8. The small lot development complies with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act
that are not in conflict with Gov. Code § 66499.40.
Fact: The proposed project complies with all provisions of the Subdivision Map Act
as well as local subdivision requirements, including the specific requirements for Small
Home Lot Developments in Gov. Code § 66499.40. All findings of approval applicable
to tentative parcel maps are made as listed in discussed in this resolution
9. The small lot development complies with all local general plan, zoning, subdivision,
and design standards that are not in conflict with Gov. Code § 66499.40.
Fact: The proposed project complies with the City's general plan policies aof the
Medium Density Residential land use designation as well as the applicable zoning
provisions of the RMF -10 zone and local city subdivision standards.
10. The small lot development would have no specific, adverse impact upon the public
health or safety. As used in this finding, a "specific, adverse impact" means a
significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact based on objective, identified
written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions, as they existed on the
date the application was deemed complete.
Fact: There are no foreseeable adverse, specific impacts associated with the
subdivision or future development of this property. The subdivision VA allow for a
density of three dwellings on the project site, which is equivalent to that of the original
parcel.
Flag Lot Findings (AMC § I1-6.26)
11. The subdivision is consistent with the character of the immediate neighborhood.
Fact: The subject property is located along the boundary of the single family and
multifamily zone. The nature of the development is such that each newparcel would
have the same development potential as a single-family parcel, and the maximum
density would be the same as that of the original lot.
12. The installation of a standard street, either alone or in conjunction with neighboring
properties is not feasible.
Fact: The size of the project cannot accommodate a standard street while retaining
reasonably buildable lots due to the small lot nature of the subdivision.
13. The flag lot is justified by topographical conditions.
Fact: The project site is topographically well-suited to accommodate a flag lot because
the property is flat without constraints that would prevent the use or improvement of
proposed 20' access way for driveway or utility purposes consistent with City
standards.
SECTION 4. CEQA. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), under Categorical Exemption § 15315, Class 15: Minor Land Divisions as identified
in the attached Notice of Exemption.
SECTION 5. Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular
session assembled on April 16, 2024, resolves to approve Tentative Parcel Map AT 24-0002
(SBDV 24-0015), subject to the following:
EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
EXHIBIT B: Tentative Parcel Map
EXHIBIT C: Notice of Exemption
On motion by Commissioner Carranza and seconded by Commissioner Hughes the foregoing
resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Anderson, Carranza, Heath, Hughes, Schmidt, van den Eikhof, Keen
(7)
NOES:
None
(0)
ABSTAIN:
None
(0)
ABSENT:
None
(0)
ADOPTED:
April 16, 2024
CITY .OF ATASCADERO, CA
Tori Keen
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval
SDBV24-0015
Conditions of Approval
Timing
Resiomibility
SBDV 24-0015
/Morioring
Tentative Parcel Map 240002
BL: Business License
PS: * Services
BS: Buil* Services
Condor Enterprises TPM
GP: Grading Pemut
BP: Building Penn
FD: Fire Department
PD: Polios Departinent
FI: Final Inspection
CE: Cy Engineer
APN 031-152-021
TO: Temporary Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
WW: Wastewater
CA City Abney
PLANNING DIVISION
1. This approval is for Tentative Parcel Map 24-0002 (SBDV24-0015)
Ongoing
PS
as depicted and described on the attached exhibits allows for the
subdivision of APN 031-152-021 into a total of three legal lots under
the small home lot development provisions of the Gov. Code §
66499.40. The approval of these entitlements project runs with the
land, regardless of the owner.
2. The approval of these entitlements shall become final and effective
Ongoing
PS
for the purposes of issuing building permits the day after the Planning
Commission hearing unless an appeal is made in accordance with
the Atascadero Municipal Code.
3. In accordance with the Atascadero Municipal Code section 9-8.105,
Ongoing
Ongoing
any violation of any of the conditions of approval may be cause for
revocation of this entitlement and subject the applicant and/or future
property owners to the penalties set for in the Atascadero Municipal
Code, as well as any other available legal remedies.
4. The Community Development Director and/or City Engineer shall
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have the authority to make modifications to the final map that remain
in substantial conformance with the approved Tentative Map.
5. Approval of these entitlements shall be valid for twenty-four (24)
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months after its effective date. At the end of the period, the approval
shall expire and become null and void unless the project has received
a final map, or a time extension has been granted, consistent with the
Atascadero Municipal Code.
6. A final map drawn in substantial conformance with the approved
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tentative map, and in compliance with all conditions set forth herein,
shall be submitted for review and approval in accordance with the
Subdivision Map Act and the City's Subdivision Ordinance.
7. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Ongoing
PS
Atascadero or its agents, officers, and employees against any claim
or action brought to challenge an approval by the City, or any of its
entities, concerning the subdivision.
8. All subsequent Tentative Map and construction permits shall be
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consistent with the Master Plan of Development approved for the
project, or as further specified by the conditions herein.
9. The subdivision shall be subject to additional fees for park or
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recreation purposes (QUIMBY Act) as required by City Ordinance.
Conditions of Approval
Timing
Responsibility
SBDV 24-0015
i
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Tentative Parcel Map 24-0002
BL: Business License
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
Condor Enterprises TPM
GP: Grading Permit
FD: Fire Department
BP: Building Permit
PD: Police Department
FI: Final Inspection
CE: City Engineer
APN 031-152-021
TO: Temporary Occupancy
F0: Final Occupancy
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CA City Attorney
10. A shared access and utility easement shall be recorded over the 20'
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accessway on Parcel 2 in favor of Parcel 3. An easement agreement
shall be recorded concurrently with the map which shall detail and
govern nature of the easement, rights of the users, and maintenance
responsibilities.
11. An access restriction shall be recorded on the face of the map for
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Parcel 3 along the Navajoa Avenue frontage. All vehicular access
shall occur from the shared access and utilities easement on Parcel
2 in favor of Parcel 3.
12. This subdivision shall be developed with a single-family dwelling as
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prescribed by Gov. Code § 66499.40, as approved by Assembly Bill
803 and made effective January 1, 2022. A deed covenant shall be
recorded concurrent with recordation of the final map stating that the
maximum floor area of any single-family residences on the resulting
lots (Parcel 1, 2 and 3) shall not exceed 1,750 SF, or as otherwise
permitted for consistency in accordance with Gov. Code § 66499.40.
The deed covenant shall specify other provisions and restrictions of
State law as necessary to convey future development requirements,
including that the site complies with the external site front, side and
rear setback requirements and that proposed units comply with
existing height limitations, if applicable.
13. The design of a single-family residence on Parcel 3 shall have a front
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building facade that faces Navajoa Avenue. This shall be included in
the deed covenant.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Utilities
14. Each lot shall be served with separate services for water, sewer, gas,
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power, telephone and cable TV.
Frontage Improvements
15. A "Covenant of Installation of Public Improvements" shall be required
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to be recorded concurrently with the Final Map. The document shall
require frontage improvements and timing in accordance with the
improvement deferral provisions of the Subdivision Map Act for
parcel maps. The required improvements will include road widening,
curb and gutter, and any associated improvements, or a variation
approved by the City Engineer.
16. All public improvements shall be constructed in conformance with
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the City of Atascadero Engineering Department Standard
Specifications and Drawings. Public Improvement Plans shall be
submitted to the Public Works department for review and
approval.
Conditions of Approval
Timing
Responibility
SBDV 240015
/Monbring
Tentative Parcel Ma 24-0002
Map
BL: Business License
PS: Plar®g Services
BS: Buildq Services
Condor Enterprises TPM
GP: Gracing Permit
FD: Fire- Department
BP: Building Permit
PD: Police Department
FI: Final Inspection
CE: Cj Engineer
APN 031-152-021
TO: Temporary Occupancy
F0: Final Occupancy
WW: Wastewater
CA C4Aymey
17. Prior to the final Public Works inspection of the first parcel to
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develop which takes access off Navajoa Avenue (Parcel 2 or 3),
the applicant shall submit a written certification from a registered
civil engineer or land surveyor that all survey monuments have
been set as shown on the final map.
Standard Conditions
18. Documents that the City of Atascadero requires to be recorded
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concurrently with the Final Map (e.g.: off-site rights-of-way
dedications, easements not shown on the map, agreements, etc.)
shall be listed on the certificate sheet of the map.
19. The City of Atascadero may require an additional map sheet for
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information purposes in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act.
20. The applicant shall be responsible for the relocation and/or
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alteration of existing utilities.
21. All utilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, cable TV and telephone)
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shall be placed underground. Utilities shall be designed in a
manner to accommodate future extensions or connection where
feasible or required by the City.
22. Prior to recording the parcel map, the applicant shall have the
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map reviewed by all applicable public and private utility
companies (cable, telephone, gas, electric, sewer (City), water
(Atascadero Mutual Water Company)). The applicant shall obtain
a letter from each utility company indicating their review of the
map. The letter shall identify any new easements that may be
required by the utility company. A copy of the letters shall be
submitted to the City. New easements shall be shown on the
map.
EXHIBIT B: Tentative Parcel Map
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EXHIBIT C: Notice of Exemption
SBDV24-0015
ITEM 2
04/02/2024
TPM AT 24-0002
SBDV24-0015
CITY OF ATASCADERO
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 805.461.5000
Date Received Stamp
TO: ® Clerk -Recorder Office
County of San Luis Obispo
1055 Monterey Street Suite D120
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 '.
® Office of Planning and Research
P.O. Box 3044, Room 113
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 '
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FROM: City of Atascadero
Community Development Department --------------------------------------------
6500
-•-.-.-.-.-.-.---•-•- -•----- -6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Exemption in Compliance with Sections 15062 and 21152 of the Public
Resources Code
Project Title: SBDV24-0015 — Tentative Parcel Map AT 24-0002
Project Applicant: Condor Enterprises, LLC, 14002 San Anselmo Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422;
kwmcgurty@icloud.com; (805) 440-0285
Project Location: 7685 Santa Ynez Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 131-152-021)
Project Description: Tentative Parcel Map for a three -lot subdivision of a 0.32 -acre lot zoned RMF -10
pursuant to the provisions for small home lot developments of the Starter Home Revitalization Act of 2021
(Cal. Gov. Code § 66499.40). The resulting Parcels, 1, 2, and 3 will be 5,319 SF, 3,642 SF, and 3,252 SF,
respectively. Access to Parcel 1 will continue to be from Santa Ynez Avenue. Parcels 2 and 3 will be in a flag
lot configuration with shared access proposed from Navajoa Avenue via a 20' access easement.
Name of Public AgencyApproving Project: City of Atascadero
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Condor Enterprises, LLC
CITY OF ATASCADER.0
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
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Exempt Status:
❑ Ministerial (Sec. 15268); ❑ General Rule Exemption (Sec. 15061. c);
❑ Declared Emergency (Sec. 15269(a)); ® Categorically Exempt (Sec. 15301 - 15333);
❑ Emergency Project (Sec. 15269(b)(c)); ❑ Statutory Exemption (Sec. 15261 - 15285)
Reasons why the project is exempt: The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions). The subject property in urbanized areas zoned
for residential use and will be subdivided into a total of three parcels. The project is in conformance the
Atascadero General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and all provisions of state law that otherwise override local
requirements. The new parcels will continue to have access at their respective street frontage to all necessary
services and utilities. The property has not been involved in the subdivision of a larger parcel Within the
previous 2 years. The parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent.
Lead Agency Contact Person: Erick Gomez, Planner
(805) 470-3436
egomez@atascadero.org
Date Exemption Accepted. 4/16/2024
03/08/2024
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