HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 2024-0018PC RESOLUTION 2024-0018
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT TO REMOVE THE HISTORIC SITE (HS) OVERLAY ZONE
FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES CONTAINING COLONY HOMES AND
APPLY THE HISTORIC SITE (HS) OVERLAY TO STATE AND
FEDERALLY REGISTERED HISTORIC RESOURCES
HISTORIC SITE OVERLAY ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
(ZCH23-0061)
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 37361 enables City legislative bodies
to provide for "places, buildings, structures, works of art, and other objects, having a special
character or special historical or aesthetic interest or value, special conditions or regulations for
their protection, enhancement, perpetuation or use"; and
WHEREAS, Atascadero was one of the first master planned communities in California
born out of the City Beautiful movement, with the Atascadero Colony subdivision recorded in
1913 beginning the "colony era" of colony home building between 1913 and 1926, providing
important historic context for the City; and
WHEREAS, certain properties, buildings, and other known resources in Atascadero are
listed on the State and/or National Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, the existing Historic Site (HS) Overlay has been applied to certain properties
with historic resources over the years, but not all recognized resources; and
WHEREAS, properties listed on the State and/or National Register of Historic Places are
of unique importance; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Site (HS) Overlay serves as a companion to the City's proposed
Historic Resources Ordinance (new AMC Sections 9-4.163 through 9-4.169) specific to those
properties listed on the State and/or National Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has had the opportunity to review the Atascadero
HS Overlay Zoning Map Amendment and has determined that it is in the best interest of the City
to enact this amendment to the Official Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Zoning Map
Amendment was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero at which hearing
evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Zoning Map Amendment; 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
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Atascadero, California makes the following findings, determinations and recommendations with
respect to the proposed Historic Resources List:
SECTION 1. Recitals: The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated 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 October 15, 2024, and considered testimony and reports from
staff and the public.
SECTION 3. Findings for Approval. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. Findings for Approval of a Zoning Map Amendment:
1. FINDING: The Zoning Map Amendment is consistent with General Plan policies and
all other applicable ordinances and policies of the City.
FACT: The proposed Zoning Map Amendment is consistent with the General Plan,
including Goal LOC 6: preserve natural flora and fauna and protect scenic lands,
sensitive natural areas, historic buildings and cultural resources.
2. FINDING: This Amendment of the Zoning Map will provide for the orderly and
efficient use of lands where such development standards are applicable.
FACT: The proposed map amendment identifies existing State and federally
recognized historic resources and supports the orderly and efficient use of land.
3. FINDING: The Zoning Map Change will not, in itself, result in significant
environmental impacts.
FACT: The proposed map amendment protects existing historic resources, is aligned
with the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, and will not result in an
environment impact.
SECTION 4. CEQA. The proposed Zoning Map Amendment is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public resources Code Section 21000 et seq.,
because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the enactment of this
Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment (Pub. Resources Code § 21065;
CEQA Guidelines §§ 15378(b)(4), 15061(b)(3).
SECTION 5. Recommendation of Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of
Atascadero, in a regular session assembled on October 15, 2024, resolved to recommend that the
City Council introduce, for first reading, an ordinance that would amend the official zoning
designation as detailed in Exhibit A (Zoning Map Amendment), attached hereto and incorporated
by this reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be delivered forthwith by
the Planning Commission Secretary to the City Council of the City of Atascadero.
On motion by Commissioner Schmidt 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 (5)
NOES: van den Eikhof, Keen (2)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Norte (0)
ADOPTED: October 15, 2024
CITY ATASCADERO, CA
Tori Keen
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A:
LISTS OF PROPERTIES WHERE THE HISTORIC OVERLAY IS TO BE
REMOVED OR APPLIED
PROPERTIES
WHERE HISTORIC
SITE OVERLAY IS ELIMINATED
APN S
ADDRESS ES
NOTES
029-252-001
5735 Rosario
HS Overlay previously established with PD -28
029-322-022
5825 Ridgeway
HS Overlay previously established with PD -29
030-292-022
8255 San Andres
HS Overlay previously established with PD -25
049-104-032
5466 Regio
HS Overlay previously established with PD -17
056-131-015
8780 Portola
HS Overlay previously established with PD -23
049-105-001
1410 Medio
HS Overlay previously established with PD -17
PROPERTIES WHERE HISTORIC SITE OVERLAY IS ADOPTED AND
APPLIED
APN s
ADDRESS ES
NOTES
029-345-001
6500, 6505 El Camino Real
City Hall and Sunken Gardens; Listed on State and
029-346-001
National Registers of Historic Places
The Printery; Listed on State and National Regis-
029-331-003
6531 Olmeda
ters of Historic Places