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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
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HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT:
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Written public comments are accepted at pc-comments@atascadero.org . Comments should identify the
Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. Such comments will be forwarded to the Planning
Commission and made a part of the administrative record. To ensure distribution to the Planning
Commission before consideration of an item, please submit comments not later than 12:00 p.m. the
day of the meeting. All correspondence will be distributed to the Planning Commission, posted on the City’s
website, and be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Please note, comments will not be read
into the record. Please be aware that communications sent to the Planning Commission are public records
and are subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act and Brown Act unless exempt from
disclosure under applicable law. Communications will not be edited for redactions and will be printed/posted as
submitted.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCOMMODATIONS:
Any member of the public who needs accommodations should contact the City Clerk’s Office at
cityclerk@atascadero.org or by calling 805-470-3400 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time
when services are needed. The City will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations
to afford as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with
the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests.
Planning Commission agendas and minutes may be viewed on the City's website:
www.atascadero.org/agendas.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on
the Agenda are on file in the Community Development Department and are available for public
inspection on our website, www.atascadero.org. Contracts, Resolutions and Ordinances will be
allocated a number once they are approved by the Planning Commission. The Minutes of this
meeting will reflect these numbers. All documents submitted by the public during Planning
Commission meetings that are either read into the record or referred to in their statement will be
noted in the Minutes and available for review by contacting the Community Development
Department. All documents are available for public inspection by appointment during City Hall
business hours.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
6:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, 4th Floor
Atascadero, California 93422
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL: Chairperson Tori Keen
Vice Chairperson Jason Anderson
Commissioner Victoria Carranza
Commissioner Catherine David
Commissioner Greg Heath
Commissioner Maggie O’Malley
Commissioner Eric Pennachio
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT (This 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 three minutes. Please state your
name for the record before making your presentation. The Commission may take action
to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.)
CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine
and non-controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of
the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions.)
1. APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 2025
• Recommendation: Commission approve the February 4, 2025 Minutes.
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting March 4, 2025
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
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 for the record and can address the Commission for three
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).
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Prior to a project hearing, Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any
quasi-judicial agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Variances,
Conditional Use Permits and Planned Development Permits. This does not d isqualify the Planning Commission
Member from participating and voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on
the ex parte communication.
2. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9, EXTENDED STAY HOTELS
The project is a request to consider Amendments to Title 9 of the Municipal Code to
establish land use standards for extended stay hotels. (ZCH24-0107)
CEQA: This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (California
Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) 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 (Public Resources Code §21605, CEQA
Guidelines §15061(b)(3).
• Recommendation: Staff’s recommendation is for the Planning Commission to
adopt the Draft Resolution recommending that the City Council approve
ZCH24-0107 (Zone Change) based on findings.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will be on March 18, 2025, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6500
Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA.
Please note: Should anyone challenge in court any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda, 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.
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting March 4, 2025
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WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Planning Commission meets in regular session on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council
Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero. Matters are considered by the Commission in the order of the printed Agenda. Copies
of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the of fice of the
Community Development Department and are available for public inspection during City Hall business hours at the Front Counter of
City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, and on our website, www.atascadero.org. All documents submitted by the public during
Commission meetings that are either read into the record or referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and a vailable
for review in the Community Development Department. Commission meetings are audio recorded, and may be reviewed by the
public. Copies of meeting recordings are available for a fee. Contact the City Clerk for more information at (805) 470-3400.
TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Under Agenda item, “PUBLIC COMMENT”, the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having business with the
Commission to approach the lectern and be recognized.
1. Give your name for the record (not required).
2. State the nature of your business.
3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other individual,
absent or present.
This is when items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission’s attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for
Public Comment Portion (unless changed by the Commission).
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code)
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Chairperson will identify the subject, staff will give their report,
and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is open and will
request anyone interested to address the Commission regarding the matter being considered to step up to the lectern. If you wish to
speak for, against or comment in any way:
1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Chairperson.
2. Give your name (not required).
3. Make your statement.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other individual,
absent or present.
6. All comments limited to 3 minutes.
If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the Community Development Department at
(805) 461-5035 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Digital presentations brought to the meeting should be on a USB drive or CD.
You are required to submit to the Recording Secretary a printed copy of your presentation for the record. Please check in with the
Recording Secretary before the meeting begins to announce your presence and turn in the printed copy.
The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be heard
by the Commission.
HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT:
If you wish to comment, please email public comments to:
pc-comments@atascadero.org by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting. Such email comments must identify the Agenda Item
Number in the subject line of the email. The comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and made a part of the
administrative record. If a comment is received after the deadline for submission but before the close of the meeting, the comment will
still be included as a part of the administrative record of the meeting but will be forwarded to the Planning Commission the next business
day. Please note, email comments will not be read into the record.
AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT ACCOMMODATIONS:
Any member of the public who needs accommodations should contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@atascadero.org or by calling
805-470-3400 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed. The City will use their best efforts to provide
reasonable accommodations to afford as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the
City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests.
Planning Commission agendas and minutes may be viewed on the City's website: www.atascadero.org.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the
Community Development Department and are available for public inspection on our website, www.atascadero.org. Contracts,
Resolutions and Ordinances will be allocated a number once they are approved by the Planning Commission. The Minutes of this
meeting will reflect these numbers. All documents submitted by the public during Planning Commission meetings that are either read
into the record or referred to in their statement will be noted in the Minutes and available for review by contacting the Com munity
Development Department. All documents are available for public inspection during City Hall business hours by appointment.
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PC Draft Minutes of 2/4/2025
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson Keen called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. and Vice Chairperson van den
Eikhof led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Carranza, Heath, Hughes, Schmidt, Vice
Chairperson van den Eikhof, and Chairperson Keen
Absent: None
Vacant: None
Others Present: Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Taylor Foland, Assistant City Attorney
Staff Present: Phil Dunsmore, Community Development Director
Kelly Gleason, Planning Manager
Erick Gomez, Associate Planner
Sam Mountain, Assistant Planner
Alyssa Slater, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson van den Eikhof and
seconded by Commissioner Carranza
to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson Keen closed the Public Comment period.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17, 2024
• Recommendation: Commission approve the December 17, 2024 Minutes.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Administration of Oaths of Office
Administration of Oath of Office to new Planning Commissioners Maggie
O’Malley, Eric Pennachio, and Catherine David; and returning Planning
Commissioners Greg Heath, Jason Anderson, Victoria Carranza, and Tori Keen.
Roll Call:
Recording Secretary Manier performed roll call with new Commissioners seated.
PRESENTATION
A. Recognition of outgoing Planning Commission members Jeff van den Eikhof,
Dennis Schmidt, and Randy Hughes.
Director Dunsmore and Chairperson Keen thanked Commission members for their
contributions to the Commission and the City.
PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION:
A. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
The Commission will select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
Chairperson Keen opened nominations for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded
by Commissioner Carranza to nominate
Chairperson Keen as Chairperson.
Chairperson Keen accepted the nomination.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
MOTION: By Commissioner Heath and seconded by
Chairperson Keen to nominate
Commissioner Anderson as Vice
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Chairperson. Commissioner Anderson
accepted the nomination.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Carranza gave an update on the downtown murals.
New and returning Commissioners made brief introductions about their background.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Dunsmore stated that we will have an upcoming training session for the
Commission, and will work on dates and times that will work for everyone.
Director Dunsmore spoke about offering a tour of new development sites, and spoke
about the General Plan Update.
Assistant City Attorney Foland said she will be sending out the Brown Act to new
Commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT – 6:46 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on February 18, 2025.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
____________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Extended Occupancy Hotels and Motels
(PILOT Program)
TO: Phil Dunsmore, Community Development Director
FROM: Kelly Gleason, Planning Manager
PREPARED BY: Kelly Gleason, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Extended Occupancy Hotels and Motels/ PILOT Program (ZCH24-0107)
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission adopt Draft Resolution, recommending the City Council adopt a text
amendment to Title 9, adding extended stay hotel/motel as a use, modifying definitions, and
providing standards and a fee for such uses, based on findings.
DISCUSSION:
BACKGROUND
The purpose of a hotel, motel or similar lodging facility is to accommodate short term or “transient”
lodging within a commercial zoning district. Long-term stays typically fit the definition of a
residential unit such as a house or apartment. Such long-term residential uses are typically not
allowed within commercial zones unless approved as part of a mixed-use project. Short term
lodging units are different than long term residential units in that they are subject to different
building codes, fees, and taxes and have different neighborhood compatibility concerns. The City’s
definition for “hotels and motels” requires all stays to be less than 30-days to remain commercial
in nature. Consistent with State law, short-term stays are subject to transient occupancy tax (TOT),
while stays over 30 days are not.
In order to compete with the Airbnb market, hotels are increasing the number of units that provide
kitchens. Additionally, hotels and motels rely on renting a portion of their rooms to long-term stays
to help provide occupancy rates during slow times. These rooms are often occupied by traveling
nurses or seasonal contractors. With increasing interest in the extended stay hotel model, local
hoteliers are looking for options to allow flexibility on the length of stay while remaining a
commercial, transient oriented business. A new definition for extended stay hotels and motels, as
well as establishing standards for the operation of such, is proposed to increase opportunities for
local hotel operators.
Item: 2
Department: Community
Development
Date: 3/4/2025
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CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS
The proposed code text amendment would create a definition for an Extended Stay Hotel/Motel
and create a set of required standards to establish and operate this use. Extended stay hotels
would be allowed in all zoning districts where transient lodging is allowed but would require use
permit approval to ensure compliance with conditions and regulations governing certain
operating procedures. Standards for these uses are proposed to be added as section 9-6.186, and
include the following provisions:
• Requires extended stay guests to have access to all the same amenities and services as
short term hotel guests.
• Requirement for the operator to enter into an agreement with the City for fee payment
for each extended stay (fee would be considered a payment in lieu of tax aka. PILOT).
• Sets a maximum of 20% of an operator’s annual revenue for extended stays
• Establishes a fee penalty for violations of the agreement
The amendments also include minor modifications for consistency with the new definition and
standards. These minor changes include refinements to the definition of Recreational Vehicle Parks
to specify requirements for short-term stays only and modification to the kitchen allowances for
hotels to clarify that hotels with kitchens in more than 10% of rooms must now be considered as
extended-stay hotels.
ANALYSIS:
Historically, Atascadero has been a housing rich community with a good inventory of housing
units, but our region remains in a housing deficit, especially at the below market rate levels .
Therefore, it has been prudent to retain policies that protect the commercial nature and tax
revenue associated with hotels and motels. However, the expansion of the tourism market and
changes to the industry require that City policy be updated to keep up with trends. Traditional
hotels are facing significant competition from the residential short-term rental market. Staff has
interviewed multiple hotel owners and found that they need an option to provide long-term stays
to balance their revenue and staffing.
In 2024, the City amended the Municipal Code to allow for kitchen facilities in hotel rooms,
subject to findings and requirements. When kitchens are included in hotel rooms, current code
requires recordation of a deed restriction limiting stays to less than 30-days to remain subject to
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) payment and not be considered a residential apartment. This
requirement is included for all hotels and motels through the City’s definition, but recordation of
a deed restriction provides the City with greater enforcement ability.
While the City has seen some past examples of non-permitted conversion, there is a growing
trend toward longer stays (more than 30-days) and the desire to have larger hotel units that
include kitchens and living space. There has been an increase in traveling nurses and remote
workers looking to experience the central coast for longer than an extended weekend.
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Establishing an Extended Stay Hotel/Motel use would allow the City to regulate and set standards
for the operation of hotels that want to offer flexibility in length of stay. As State law prohibits
the collection of TOT for stays 30-days or greater, the City can, through the use permit process,
require implementation of standards and agreements that mitigate revenue impacts and ensure
that the hotel is maintained as a commercial business. This would be accomplished through a
Payment In-Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreement that would set occupancy and reporting standards for
hoteliers who participate and well as a define penalties for occupancy violations, ensuring that
the use remains commercial in nature and provides revenue to the City as a commercial transient
lodging use.
CONCLUSION
With a changing trend toward more independent lodging amenities and longer stays, the City is
proposing amendments to the Municipal Code to provide flexibility to local hotel operators while
ensuring land use and revenue standards are maintained for transient lodging uses. This
amendment would apply Citywide for all new hotels, motels, and related lodging facilities that
want to offer an extended stay option.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15061(3)(b), exempts activities which
are covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment. The proposed text amendment will not have any
significant adverse environmental impacts.
FINDINGS:
To recommend approval of the proposed project, the Planning Commission must recommend to
the City Council the following findings. These findings and the facts to support these findings are
included in the attached resolutions.
1. The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan;
2. The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not, because of
the circumstances and conditions applied in the 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 or improvements in
the vicinity of the use;
3. The proposed Zone Change will not create any new significant and unavoidable impacts
to traffic, infrastructure, or public service impacts.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Planning Commission may recommend modifications to the City Council regarding
the proposed text amendment. Any proposed modifications should be clearly restated in
any vote on any of the attached resolutions.
2. The Planning Commission may determine that more information is needed on some
aspect of the proposed amendments and may refer the item back to staff to develop the
additional information. The Commission should clearly state the type of information that
is required. A motion, and approval of that motion, is required to continue the item to a
future date.
3. The Planning Commission may recommend that City Council deny the proposed
amendments. The Commission must specify what findings cannot be made, and provide
a brief oral statement, based on the Staff Report, oral testimony, correspondence, or any
other rational introduced and deliberated by the Planning Commission.
REVIEWED BY OTHERS:
This item has been reviewed by the Community Development Director, Finance Director, and City
Attorney.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
_____________________________
Kelly Gleason, Planning Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft PC Resolution
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PC RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL AMEND TITLE 9 PLANNING & ZONING, TO ADD EXTENDED
OCCUPANCY HOTEL/MOTEL TO THE LAND USE DEFINITIONS AND
ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR SUCH USES
EXTENDED OCCUPANCY HOTELS AND MOTELS
(ZCH24-0107)
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero (6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422), is
considering Zone Change Text Amendments to Title 9; and
WHEREAS, Hotels, Motels and other transient lodging facilities are commercial uses and
are intended to serve the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, the California revenue and Taxation Code section 7280 grants the City the
authority to charge Transient Occupancy Tax for short-term occupancy of hotel and motel
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City relies on a variety of revenue sources generated from commercial
uses, such as sales tax and transient occupancy tax; and
WHEREAS, long-term residences are subject to different fees and zoning requirements
than commercial hotel or motel uses; and
WHEREAS, current City code requires all hotels and motels to limit occupancy to 30 days
or less and prohibits extended occupancy to remain a commercial transient lodging use; and
WHEREAS, enaction of these code provisions provides transient lodging operators a
benefit by allowing them an option to offer extended occupancies to transient clients on a limited
basis, which is otherwise disallowed by the City; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for this added benefit the City has implemented requirements
within this code amendment to ensure maintenance of commercial revenue; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to enact amendments to Title 9 Planning and Zoning of the Atascadero Municipal Code for
consistency with the General Plan and to maintain a clear and legible set of Zoning Regulations
that is easily interpreted by the public and staff; and
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Planning and
Zoning Text Change application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero
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at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Planning and
Zoning Text Amendments; 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 Zoning Code Text Amendment:
SECTION 1. Findings for Approval. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. Findings for Zone Text Amendment:
1. FINDING: The Planning and Zoning Text Change is consistent with General Plan
policies and all other applicable ordinances and policies of the City.
FACT: The proposed zoning code text updates are consistent with the General Plan.
The modifications to the definitions and establishment of standards to allow for
extended stay hotels and motels furthers the city’s economic development goals and
expands use opportunities through commercial areas.
2. FINDING: This Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance will provide for the orderly
and efficient use of lands where such development standards are applicable.
FACT: The proposed text expands extended stay options for hotels and motels while
maintaining the commercial nature of the use through the adoption of development
standards and will not affect the use of land designated for such uses.
3. FINDING: The Text Change will not, in itself, result in significant environmental
impacts.
FACT: The proposed text amendment is minor and will not result in a physical
environment impact. Hotel and motel uses remain allowed in locations designated by
the Atascadero Municipal Code.
SECTION 2. CEQA. This Ordinance 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 3. Recommendation of Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of
Atascadero, in a regular session assembled on March 4, 2025, resolved to recommend that the City
Council introduce for first reading by title only, an Ordinance that would amend the Title 9 of the
Atascadero Municipal Code as shown in Exhibit A.
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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 ____________________, and seconded by Commissioner
_____________________, the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: ( )
NOES: ( )
ABSTAIN: ( )
ABSENT: ( )
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
______________________________
Tori Keen
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
______________________________
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
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