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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC_2012-06-21_AgendaPacketCALL TO ORDER CITY OF ATASCADER0 DESIGN RE VIE W COMMITTEE A GENDA Committee Meeting Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:30 P.M. City Hall City Council Chambers 6907 El Camino Real Atascadero, California Roll Call: Chairperson, Roberta Fonzi Committee Member, Bob Kelley Committee Member, Chuck Ward Committee Member, Christian Cooper Committee Member, Susan DeCarli APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR None DEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE 1. PLN 2099-0904 / DRC 2012-0003, COLONY SQUARE AMENDMENT Revisions are proposed to the elevations and square footage of the Colony Square CUP. DRC will review the proposed amendment and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. ©Find us on http://wwwfacebook.com/planninoatascadero Facebo- City of Atascadero Design Review Committee Agenda Regular Meeting, June 21, 2012 Page 2 of 3 2. PLN 2012-1437 / DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT HEARING FOR 5890 TRAFFIC WAY (THE ARTERY) Property Owner: William Arkfeld, 9135 Santa Margarita Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2012-1437 / Administrative Use Permit 2012-0060 / Design Review 2012-0025 Project 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: APN 029-322-010 (San Luis Obispo County) Project The application is a request to allow murals on the side and rear of The Description: Artery building at 5890 Traffic Way in the downtown. The Atascadero Municipal Code limits wall paintings to the maximum size of a wall sign (50 sq. ft. on a maximum of two sides of the building), however, the code allows larger murals through approval of an Administrative Use Permit (AUP). The Design Review Committee (DRC) will review the murals at 5890 Traffic Way in conjunction with the AUP hearing. General Plan Designation: Downtown (D) Zoning District: Downtown Commercial (DC) Proposed Class 11 of the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15311) Environmental exempts the construction of new on-site signs. Determination: City of Atascadero Design Review Committee Agenda COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS DIRECTOR'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting of the Design Review Committee: to be announced. Regular Meeting, June 21, 2012 Page 3 of 3 Agendas, Minutes and Staff Reports are available online at www.atascadero.org under City Officials & Commissions, Design Review Committee. ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 6-21-12 Atascadero Design Review Committee A��' ;a'a;� Report In Brief - Community Development Department �'�►! Callie Taylor, Associate Planner, (805) 470-3448, ctaylor@atascadero.org Colony Square CUP Amendment CUP 2004-01271 DRC 2012-0003 Background: The Colony Square Master Plan of Development was approved by Planning Commission as a Conditional Use Permit in 2005. The mixed use project was approved for 67 residential units, 75,230 square feet of retail/restaurant space, a 10 -screen movie theater, and 17,100 square feet of office space. Most buildings were approved at three stories in height with restaurants and commercial uses on the ground level. Offices and live -work housing units were to be located on the upper two floors. Building A of Colony Square, which includes Galaxy Theater, was completed in March 2011. The property owner is currently working to secure tenants for the next phase of the project so that additional buildings can be constructed. Approved Site Plan ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 6-21-12 I;.I Camino Real Proposed Amendment: T.i H,,.-, v An amendment to the Master Plan of Development (CUP) is proposed in order to eliminate the second and third floor residential space in some buildings and permit changes to the elevations, square footage, and minor modifications to the site plan. Given the changes in the retail construction and banking industries in recent years, it has been difficult to find tenants and lending to construct the large buildings currently designed with the 2004 Conditional Use Permit. The architect and property management company have proposed revisions which would enable smaller buildings to be constructed as tenants become available. The residential and office components would be removed from the second and third floors of buildings B, C, F, G, and H. The buildings are broken up into smaller 3,000 to 5,600 sq. ft. components of retail space which can be constructed individually. These buildings could hold 2 to 3 smaller tenants, or one large tenant. Building D, located adjacent to Capistrano, is proposed to remain as originally designed with residential units to be constructed in the future. K: ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 6-21-12 The proposed elevation revisions are consistent with the 2004 architectural concepts and the constructed theater. Although the buildings would be only one level, they are designed to appear as taller two story structures, similar to the existing theater and adjacent retail previously constructed. Additional parking areas are proposed to be included behind buildings B and C with the proposed redesign. The site maintains the pedestrian character outdoor plazas as originally designed. APPROVED PROJECT SUMMARY PROPOSED PROJECT SUMMARY Ni OG A BLDG B BLDG, C BLDG D BLDG F BLDG. F BLDG. G BLDG. H TOTAL BLDG- H (MODIFIED) TOTAL AREA (SF) LIVE / WORK UNITS 0 0 0 0 0 34,530 SF 67 UNITS AREA (SF) IVE / WORK UNITS 0 12,370 SF 15.000 SF 34,530 SF 0 4,200 SF 6,260 SF 0 72,360 SF 15,250 SF 6,400 SF 11 UNITS 14 UNITS 30 UNITS 66,780 SF 5 UNITS 7 UNITS 0 67 UNITS -HAIL / RESTAURANT 22300 SF 7.320 SF 13.950 SF 15,250 SF 6,400 SF 2,510 SF 4,200 SF 3.300 SF 75,230 SF -HEATER 35,000 SF 0 0 C C 0 0 0 35.000 SF TOTAL (SP) 10 SCREENS 5,600 SF 3,980 SF 4.700 SF 4,050 SF 49,7803F 6,400 SF 3,800 SF 10 SCREENS OFFICE 10,500 SF 0 0 C C 0 0 6.600 SF 17.100 SF TOTAL (SF) 67.800 SF 19,690 SF 28,950 SF 49,780 SF 6,400 SF 6,710 SF 10,460 Sf 9,900 SF 199,690 SF PROPOSED PROJECT SUMMARY 3 BLDG. A (COMPLETED) BLDG. B -I (MODIFIED) BLDG. 9-2 (MODIFIED) BLDG. C -I (MODIFIED) BLDG. C-2 (MODIFIED) BLDG. D (DEFERRED) BLDG. E (COMPLETED) BLDG- F (MODIFIED) BLDG G (MODIFIED) BLDG- H (MODIFIED) TOTAL AREA (SF) LIVE / WORK UNITS 0 0 0 0 0 34,530 SF 67 UNITS 0 0 0 0 34,530 SF 67 UNITS RETAIL / RESTAURANT 13,000 SF 5.600 SF 3,980 SF 4,700 SF 4,050 SF 15,250 SF 6,400 SF 3.800 SF 5,500 SF 4,500 SF 66,780 SF THEATER 35,000 SF 10 SCREENS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35,000 SF 10 SCREENS OFFICE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL (SP) 48,000 SF 5,600 SF 3,980 SF 4.700 SF 4,050 SF 49,7803F 6,400 SF 3,800 SF b,5003F 4,500 SF 136,310Sf 3 f - --7 r -�; � 7 * - View two Y 0 0 ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 6-21-12 View three rwawr-,n r•se� aro ne eoawc � ����_:-:,____. View four Design Review Committee is considering the proposed design changes and will make a recommendation to the Planning Commission for the CUP Amendment. The proposed CUP amendment will hopefully be a step forward to completing the build out of Colony Square as a focal point in the downtown. Attachments: Exhibit 1: 2010 Aerial Photo Exhibit 2: Approved Master Plan of Development: site plan and elevations Exhibit 3: Proposed Amendment: site plan and elevations 61 ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 6-21-12 Exhibit 1: 2010 Aerial Photo City Hall - Q N 1 6911 Ra ho 6903 • ^ _ -. -. --'� T 1 Qa9'16 , �, �• \• 6913 1'036 .6895 ` • b r \ \`" r Ni 417 � a � Galaxy Theaters. ,1691 \ .0FJX. *' T;� ✓� 6 X, ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 6-21-12 Exhibit 2: Approved Master Plan of Development: Site Plan w HkIK F JJ •� UY� } s -. >ain H . • ins... n" i ■ r , I,bMr u�e.lfs . u ihsV i1LU0Y ,.� R�d 72JWY 1 iv zj _.: �y. ..,..� t• 1} �r�. .,rw..." A T., HgtV,.q 101 r1 ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 6-21-12 Exhibit 2: Approved Master Plan of Development: Second & Third Floor Site Plan o ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 6-21-12 Exhibit 2: Approved Master Plan of Development: Elevations LOI J t� 1 -J .. ,11� ,`... }"-.IRJ 14�w IYIa ILi._L J _ " 11 Building A - Theater Budding- We�t Ficvitiiin Buildings A & B - South Elevations - Facing El Camino Real rsa rda ��. varying 9uao lel Blot! as Br tan H—k Walls 1-d— I --d 4vtLtg Restatuuu 4etinR with CdMW Umbrtilu Building C - East Elevations r CMd.0 —k nl Styling at Courtyard Snavth ILsty r K'all. .t Crarkde 9 -F.th—CN— r M Paf.t 1k k lbwntrn.�n 9 ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 6-21-12 Exhibit 3: Proposed Amendment: Elevations I11 SIREEI IRKS REO ILE RCOFWG N CO:CQNL EABfdC /' vEle..l�¢ MENORI�t --� �wnlRGf / IucPOIE 1` - _� IJ Now low oft AA 1 j VIEW Y 1: FROM EL CAMINO REAL sun mels — VIEW M 2 r „�_ j'Rmne noaw1c �A - R irll 0-0 11 ITEM NUMBER: DATE: 6-21-12 Exhibit 3: Proposed Amendment: Elevations 12 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 6-21-12 Atascadero Design Review Committee Staff Report - Community Development Department Callie Taylor, Associate Planner, (805) 470-3448, ctaylor@atascadero.org Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP, Assistant Planner, (805) 470-3436 acastillo@atascadero.org The Artery Mural Administrative Use Permit PLN 2012-1437 / AUP 2012-0060 / DRC 2012-0025 Owner / William Arkfeld, 9135 Santa Applicant: Margarita Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 ,-• ; X20 :A;%VS/, -Ar° Address: 5890 Traffic Way APN: 029-322-010 General Plan: Downtown (D)41 Zoning: Downtown Commercial (DC) Project Area: 0.03 acres Existing Use: Existing retail art supply store Environmental Categorical Exemption 11 Status ❑ Approval of size and location of mural painted on the side of building facing Palma Avenue RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends.- The ecommends: The Design Review Committee adopt Resolution AUP 2012-0005 approving Administrative Use Permit 2012-0060, with conditions, permitting the size and location of an artistic mural at 5890 Traffic Way in the Downtown Commercial zone. Background: The Artery in Downtown Atascadero has completed a mural on the south and west sides of its building facing Palma Avenue and the adjacent alley. Consistent with the ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 6-21-12 City Council's Mural Policy Directions, adopted February 23, 2010, murals are regulated under the City's Sign Ordinance but are not subject to any permitting fees. As such, murals exceeding the size limitations of the Sign Ordinance would be subject to an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) approval for the size and location of the mural. The Content of the mural is not subject to the AUP approval process. The Design Review Committee should focus its review of the mural based on the size and location. The DRC should not focus their discussion or decision based on the artistic message of the mural. Existing Signage: The City's Sign Ordinance regulates signage in the Downtown zoning districts as follows: Atascadero Municipal Code 9-15.005(b)(3) Maximum Allowed Sign Area. Each business shall be allowed a total of one (1) square foot of sign area per linear foot of the street frontage occupied by the business, with a minimum total of twenty (20) square feet allowed for each business, and a maximum total sign area of fifty (50) square feet. The Artery has approximately 32 linear feet of street frontage along Traffic Way and 50 linear feet of street frontage along Palma Avenue. Thus the total maximum sign area for The Artery is 50 square feet (sf) for consistency with the City's Municipal Code. The Artery has two existing signs. One painted wall sign facing Traffic Way and projecting non -illuminated sign. The existing signage is consistent with the City's Sign Ordinance. ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 6-21-12 Mural: Over the last few weeks, The Artery has completed an artistic mural on both the west and south sides of the building. The west side mural covers the majority of the 600 sf wall, based on the building's frontage along Palma Avenue and the height of the wall facing Palma, which is approximately 12 -feet in height. The south side of the building that faces the rear Alley also has a mural that has been painted. The estimated size of the mural on the west side of the building is approximately 200 sf. The location of this mural is near the top of the building and thus can be seen from both the alley and surrounding neighborhood. The City permits artistic murals with approval of an Administrative Use Permit (AUP). South Wall- Palma Avenue West Wall- Facing Alley ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 6-21-12 The DRC is considered the hearing body for this application. The City Council has provided policy direction that encourages public art throughout the City with the approval of a no cost AUP. Again, the DRC should focus recommendation for approval of the mural based on size and location of the mural, which faces Palma Avenue. The exact size of the mural is hard to define, however the mural does take up over 75% of the wall facing Palma Avenue while the west side mural takes up the upper portion of the wall that is above 5905 Palma Avenue. Both murals are calculated to be approximately 650 to 700 sf in total size. Neighbor Comments: City staff has received several comments from local residents and business owners regarding the murals. The comments raised concern about the artistic message of the existing mural. Again, the Sign Ordinance regulates size, number, height, location of signs and murals, not the message. An AUP approval cannot be made based on content, consistent with 1St Amendment protections. Conclusion: Staff recommends approval of the artistic mural sign based on Council direction to encourage public art. The mural meets the findings required for approving an AUP including: • Whether the sign is detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public or persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the use; • The sign is not detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use; • The mural is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood; specifically the mural is attached to the Downtown's art supply store. Environmental Review: Class 11 of the California Environmental construction of new on-site signs. Quality Act (Section 15311) exempts the FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: An Administrative Use Permit shall be approved if the hearing officer makes the following findings in the affirmative: 1. The proposed project is determined to qualify for a Class 11 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), consistent with Section 15311. 2. The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent with the General Plan. 3. The proposal, as conditioned, will not 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. ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 6-21-12 4. The proposal will be consistent with the character of the immediate neighborhood. Attachments: Attachment 1: General Plan / Zoning Attachment 2: Neighbor Compliant Attachment 3: CEQA Exemption Attachment 4: AUP Resolution 2012-0005 Attachment 1: General Plan / Zoning 029-322-021 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 6-21-12 0 ,v-11'-"09 3-019 029323-020 028323-020 42b�2 3-019 0 .?,q 120 0?�3a �-009 IpWlaq�e 0�1 ,111,004 029-323-023 Q29- 029-323-025 029-342-006 342-0OS 029-342-012 General Plan: Downtown (D) Zoning: Downtown Commercial (DC) ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 6-21-12 Attachment 2: Neighborhood Comment From: Anonymous [mailto:anonymous user@atascadero.org] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 9:31 AM To: Alfredo Castillo Subject: City Hall Connection: You are the new Rep For Anonymous am writing about the mural that has recently been painted on the West side of The Artery on Traffic Way. I know everyone\'s opinion of \"art\" is different than their neighbors\' but in my opinion that mural is in total violation of the sign ordinances in Atascadero. Almost all of the merchants downtown have been working hard to improve the appearance of our downtown. The RDA money was meant to improve communities and prevent them from looking like ghettos! Well, that mural DOES NOT compliment the \"Historic Colony District\" in any way! It looks like graffiti in Downtown Los Angeles and does nothing to celebrate the history of our town. I am just writing to ask that if there is anything you can do to remove this eyesore, please do it! Thankyou! Attachment 3: CEQA Exemption nr F1 \C\ Si vu rl r h ' joie auk. TO: ® File ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 6-21-12 CITY OF ATASCADERO NOTICE OF EXEMPTION 6907 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 934" 505 461 5000 Date Received for Filing FROM: Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP Assistant Planner City of Atascadero 6907 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in Compliance with Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code. Project Title: Administrative Use Permit 2012-0060 Project Location: 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422, San Luis Obispo County Project Description: Artistic Wall Mural. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Atascadero Name of Person or AgencyName of Person or Agency C�Out ProiectProiect: William Arlf'eld. (applicant) Exempt Status: ❑ Ministerial (Sec. 15073) ❑ Emergency Project (Sec. 1507 (b) and (c)) ❑ Declared Emergency (Sec. 15061(a)) ❑ General Rate Exemption (Sec. 15061.c) ® Categorically Exempt (Sec. 15301) Reasons why proiect is exempt: exempt: Class 11 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Section 15311, Accessory Structures) exempts the construction of on -premise signs. Contact Person: Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP (805) 461-5000 ext. 3436 Date: June 15, 2012 Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP Assistant Planner ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 6-21-12 Attachment 4: AUP Resolution PLN 2012-1437 / AUP 2012-0060 / DRC 2012-0025 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER DRAFT RESOLUTION 2012-0005 APPROVAL OF PLN 2012-14379 ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT 2012-0060 TO ALLOW AN ARTISTIC WALL MURAL IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERICAL ZONE (APN 029-322-010) AT 5890 TRAFFIC WAY THE HEARING OFFICER OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THAT: WHEREAS, a request has been received from William Arkfeld, 9135 Santa Margarita Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 (Owner/Applicant) to allow an artistic wall mural in the Downtown Commercial zone, located at 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 029- 322-010); and, WHEREAS, the Design Review Committee acting as the Hearing Officer of the City of Atascadero held a duly noticed Administrative Use Permit Hearing at the City Hall on June 21, 2012; at 3:30 pm; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE HEARING OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF ATASCADERO MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS: 1. The proposed project is determined to qualify for a Class 11 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), consistent with Section 15311. 2. The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent with the General Plan. 3. The proposal, as conditioned, will not 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. 4. The proposal will be consistent with the character of the immediate neighborhood. ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 6-21-12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE HEARING OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF ATASCADERO APPROVES THIS RESOLUTION. Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval Exhibit B: Mural Elevation — Southside Exhibit C: Mural Elevation — Westside The foregoing resolution is hereby adopted this 21 st day of June 2012. Roberta Fonzi, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee Designated Hearing Officer ITEM NUMBER: DATE: 6-21-12 Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval PLN 2012-1437 / AUP 2012-0060 / DRC 2012-0025 5890 Traffic Way Condition of Approval Timing Responsibility PLN 2012-1437 / AUP 2012-0060 I DRC 2012-0025 /Monitoring 5890 Traffic Way BL: Business License GP: Grading Permit PS: Planning Services BP: Building Permit BS: Building Services FI: Final Inspection FD: Fire Department TO: Temporary Occupancy PD: Police Department F0: Final Occupancy CE: City Engineer WW: Wastewater CA: City Attorney Standard Conditions 1. The granting of this Administrative Use Permit shall On Going PS, BS apply to 5890 Traffic Way, APN: 030-322-010. BP PS 2. The hearing officer's decisions shall be final unless appealed as provided in Section 9-1.111 of the Atascadero Municipal Code. BP PS 3. An artistic wall mural shall be allowed on the building side facing Palma Avenue and the rear alley at 5830 Traffic Way consistent with Exhibits B and Exhibit C. The wall mural(s) shall not exceed the following sizes: BP PS 4. Additional Changes to the wall mural shall be submitted to the City and reviewed by the Design Review Committee prior to the commencement of a new mural. ♦ r�•V"r♦•` ' •'� ♦ �' ip. : ;••: i •••+.•o a �!* •: • ''..' t \ •r ♦"�U�♦ ..♦ MIs 1 • • �, � •.••� •'•. . • :• .-,_ •.e � -- - t • �•�: ' � �y�ll � ) I I s,.r�ll••i� •.(.�( .I� i;��'IM(I�I��It��� � .. � ' srd'iTi_ -1''' __ ar► y - ' f • � � ��� ISI II 'I� � ` ll It«r OP ITEM NUMBER: DATE: 6-21-12 Exhibit C: Mural Elevation - West Side PLN 2012-1437 / AUP 2012-0060 / DRC 2012-0025 5830 Traffic Way