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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC_2013-04-10_AgendaPacketCALL TO ORDER CITY OF ATASCADER0 DESIGN RE VIE W COMMITTEE A GENDA Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:30 P.M. City Hall Conference Room 4 6907 El Camino Real Atascadero, California Roll Call: Chairperson, Roberta Fonzi Committee Member, Bob Kelley Committee Member, Duane Anderson Committee Member, Mark Dariz Committee Member, Susan DeCarli APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF MARCH 14, 2013 ©Find us on http://wwwfacebook.com/planninoatascadero Facebo- City of Atascadero Design Review Committee Agenda DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW Regular Meeting, April 10, 2013 Page 2 of 2 2. PLN 2013-1449 / CUP 1992-011, TACO BELL, 7385 EL CAMINO REAL Property Owner Adobe Plaza, LLC, 16530 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 93416 Applicant: Engen Enterprises, 31192 LaBaya Drive, Unit 8, Westlake Village, CA 93162 Project Title: Taco Bell with an Existing Drive-thru in a Commercial Retail Zone PLN 2013-1449 / CUP 1992-011 Project Location: 7385 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 030-121-043) San Luis Obispo County Existing / Restaurant with an existing drive-thru service window 0.51 acres Proposed Use: General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC) Zoning: Commercial Retail (CR) Staff Staff is recommending the following items be conditions as a part of an issued building permit for consistency with Conditional Use Permit 1992-011_ Recommendation: 1. Replacement of the existing drive approach with Caltrans Standard A87 drive approach that includes a four -foot (4') wide pedestrian path. 2. Require a drainage study and accommodation of drainage on-site as a part of the building permit. 3. The existing fence abutting the residential uses be replaced with a solid masonry wall that is six -feet (6') in height, consistent with the approved CUP. 4. The gates of the trash enclosures be replaced with decorate fencing or other type of decorative fencing that is consistent with the revised architecture of the building. 5. Existing lights be modified and shielded to avoid light glare into the neighboring residents. Staff is supportive of the overall project. The applicant has met with Staff in numerous occasions for potential new sites, however the site works for the current operations. The project is substantially consistent with the previously approved CUP. Any recommendations would be added as conditions to be performed as a part of the building permit process. The applicant is looking to submit for building permits in early summer with construction to commence in the Fall of 2013. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS DIRECTOR'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT City Staff will contact Committee for next DRC meeting date; no items currently scheduled Agendas, Minutes and Staff Reports are available online at www.atascadero.or? under City Officials & Commissions, Design Review Committee. ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 4/10/13 CITY OF A TASCADERO DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE DRAFT ACTION MINUTES Regular Meeting — Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 3:30 P.M. City Hall Conf. Rm. 4 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California CALL TO ORDER — 3:30 p.m. Committee Member Kelley called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Kelley, Anderson, Dariz, DeCarli Absent: Chairperson Fonzi (excused) Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace Senior Planner Callie Taylor Others Present: Don McAdams (VS Marine applicant) Stephanie Brown (U -Haul applicant) Michael Brown (U -Haul applicant) APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Committee Member Ward and seconded by Committee Member Kelley to approve the Agenda. Motion passed 4.0 by a roll -call vote. (Fonzi absent) PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 13, 2013 MOTION: By Committee Member Kelley to postpone approval of the consent calendar to the next meeting as he was the only member present at the previous meeting that could vote on the minutes. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. (Fonzi absent) Design Review Committee Draft Action Minutes March 14, 2013 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW Page 2 of 6 1. PLN 2013-1445 / AMENDMENT TO CUP 1983-008, VS MARINE, 3380 EL CAMINO REAL Property Kris Gustafson, VS Marine, 3380 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 Owner/Applicant: Project Title: VS Marine CUP 1983-008 Amendment; PLN 2013-1445 / DRC 2013-0033 Project Location: 3380 & 3320 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 049-211-053 & 049-211-052) San Luis Obispo County Project Amendment to CUP 1983-008 to add boat storage and boat repair to existing CUP for Description: boat sales. Updated site plan (CUP Master Plan of Development) proposed to identify storage areas, boat repair areas, fencing, landscape, site lighting, and signage on the two (2) subject sites. Existing single-family residence on APN 049-211-053 to remain as caretaker's unit. General Plan Designation: Commercial Park (CPK) Zoning: Commercial Park (CPK) Project Location: 3380 & 3320 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 049-211-053 & 049-211-052) San Luis Obispo County Staff Staff is recommending the following items be conditioned with the CUP: Recommendation: 1. Boat storage, service center, existing single-family residence, and site improvements to be included in CUP as proposed by applicant 2. Landscape to be added: street trees along EI Camino Real, HWY 101 screening at service center, and parking lot landscape next to front boat drop off/parking 3. Side property line landscape requirement to be waived through CUP 4. Trash dumpsters to be kept at back of site (in service area) behind screening fence, or permanent decorative enclosure to be installed 5. Sea -train to be painted to match adjacent sales building 6. Security lights to remain on motion sensor only, or be changed out for hooded down facing fixtures 7. Permanent signage to be installed along HWY 101 frontage (building mounted and monument signs) within timeframe specified by CUP DRC will be making a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding the appearance and design of the Conditional Use Permit Amendment being requested. A brief staff report was presented by Senior Planner Callie Taylor to the Design Review Committee. Applicant Don McAdams • Concerned with seatrain footing requirement Design Review Committee Draft Action Minutes March 14, 2013 COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS Committee Member Anderson — • Appearance looks good Committee Member DeCarli — • Looks ok Senior Planner Taylor — • Freeway signage temporary • Convert to permanent in 12 months ok (add timeframe) Committee Member Kelley — • City should provide anchoring detail • No paint on container • Sensor lighting ok as is PUBLIC COMMENT None Page 3 of 6 MOTION: By Committee Member Kelley and seconded by Committee Member DeCarli to make the Amendment to CUP 1983-008 with the following changes: 1. Add landscape as recommended, except North side yard setback 2. No seatrain painting 3. Freeway signage to be permanent in 12 months Motion passed by 4:0 by a roll call vote. Design Review Committee Draft Action Minutes March 14, 2013 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW Page 4 of 6 2. PLN 2013-1448 / CUP 2013-0263, U -HAUL STORAGE, 8155 EL CAMINO REAL Property Owner Rick Long, 9375 Santa Clara, Atascadero, CA 93422 Applicant: Stephanie Brown, 5445 Via Ranchitos, Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: U -Haul Vehicle Storage: PLN 2013-1448 / CUP 2013-0263 / DRC 2013-0034 Project Location: 8155 EI Camino Real, and behind 8165 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 030-151-037) San Luis Obispo County Project Vehicle storage yard proposed for U -Haul rentals at APN 030-151-037, behind existing Description: buildings at 8155 and 8165 EI Camino Real. Vehicle storage is a conditional use in the Commercial Retail zone, and requires appearance review. General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC) Zoning: Commercial Retail (CR) Staff Staff is recommending the following items be completed with the CUP: Recommendation: 1. Stripe customer parking spaces, accessible parking space, and U -Haul drop off area in parking lot behind office 2. Install signage to clearly identify no parking in access driveway and no parking of U -Hauls on public streets 3. Install fence and gate between customer parking/drop off area and vehicle storage area. 4. Remove fence between northern lot and southern overflow lot to provide internal access 5. Replace broken vinyl slats in chain link fences and gates 6. Clean up and replant vegetation in existing landscape planter in front of office 7. Install solid enclosure for trash storage at rear of lot 8. Condition that no private storage (RV's, boats, non-operative vehicles) and no for rent public storage be permitted on site. Staff recommends the following items for further discussion by DRC: a.) Additional site landscape normally required per Municipal Code b.) General appearance review of site and building(s) DRC will be making a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding the design and appearance review of the Conditional Use being requested. Design Review Committee Draft Action Minutes March 14, 2013 Page 5 of 6 Senior Planner Callie Taylor gave a brief presentation to the Design Review Committee. Applicant Michael Brown • Cross fence won't work • Night drop off locations • Will fix slats and remove junk • Stripe customer spacing / employees / ADA • Trash enclosure / want to create screened area behind building along north fence COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS Committee Member Kelley — • How many trucks (Applicant — as many as possible) • Security? How about auto gate • Worried about appearance of storage area • Prefers sliding gate at rear of building • Drop box with direction (nightly drop offs) • Gate between storage lots (16ft min) slated chain-link • No screening or gate required Committee Member DeCarli — • Screened gate • Mark fire lane and after hours drop off • Parking lot resurface? (Applicant — no) Committee Member Anderson — • Refresh landscape Senior Planner Taylor — • Parking — provide 7 spaces PUBLIC COMMENT None Design Review Committee Draft Action Minutes March 14, 2013 Page 6 of 6 MOTION: By Committee Member Kelley and seconded by Committee Member DeCarli to approve CUP 2013-0263 with the following amendments: 1. Screened sliding gate at rear of building 2. Mark fire lane & after hour drop off (with directions) 3. Fix slats 4. Remove debris behind building and cleanup front landscape planter 5. Add 16' gate or opening between storage lots 6. Provide 7 parking spaces: Stripe customer spacing / employees / ADA 7. Provide a designated trash area behind building along north fence Motion passed by 4:0 by a roll call vote. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS None DIRECTOR'S REPORT Future DRC meetings are to be held on Wednesdays. If staff anticipate the meeting to be short they will start at 4:00 p.m. otherwise longer ones will start at 3:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT - 4:16 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Warren Frace, Community Development Director t:\— design review committee\minutes\minutes 2013\draft action minutes 3-14-13.docx ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 4/10/13 Atascadero Design Review Committee Report In Brief - Community Development Department Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP, Associate Planner, (805) 470-3436, acastillo@atascadero.org PLN 2013-1449 / CUP 1992-011 Taco Bell with an Existing Drive-thru in a Commercial Retail Zone 7385 EI Camino Real Applicant: Engen Enterprises - �'. I..l. h ♦ R Property Owner: Adobe Plaza, LLC r Address: 7385 EI Camino Real APN: 030-121-043 General Plan: General Commercial (GC) Zoning: Commercial Retail (CR)� Project Area: 0.51 acres Existing / Restaurant with an existing Proposed Use: drive-thru service window ❑ Architectural review of proposed modifications ❑ Review of proposed landscaping ❑ Fencing / Trash Enclosures Review ❑ Lighting Review ................................................................................................. Background The Taco Bell was constructed in 1978 at 7385 EI Camino Real as a part of the Aadobe Plaza Precise Plan. The original Taco Bell did not have a drive-through facility. In 1992, the property owner proposed a complete redesign of the building and proposed the addition of the drive-through window. The City processed and approved a Conditional ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 4/10/13 Use Permit alongside a complete redesign of the Taco Bell. The CUP was approved by the Planning Commission in February 1993. Staff issued a building permit that contained a site plan that differed from the approved Conditional Use Permit in August of 1993. This site plan contained a different circulation pattern for the drive-through to allow additional queuing of customers for the drive -up window. The redesigned Taco Bell with a drive-through window was constructed and finaled in December 1993. This building has been utilized by Taco Bell since 1993. The applicant has recently renewed their lease with the property owner and is seeking to redesign and upgrade the building to provide a more consistent architectural look with existing corporate branding. Site Plan / Circulation The applicant is proposing few changes to the existing drive-through location, parking location, etc. from the approved 1993 CUP. M Approved 1993 CUP Site Plan yam' �__ _. _ _.__ _. __ - _ � . lti• _ I IL The applicant is not proposing to relocate the drive-through lane location. The 1993 CUP application and staff report showed difficulty in locating the drive-through lane to accommodate turning radii and stacking queues. TACO BELL oMOOD&�i 0 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 4/10/13 a U F _ s `167.58' i6 p The applicant is proposing an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible ramp connecting the restaurant to the sidewalk. This new ramp, which is required by the California Building Code, will remove some of the existing front landscaping to accommodate the ramp. With the installation of this ramp, City staff will require replacement of the existing drive approach with Caltrans Standard A87 drive approach that includes a four -foot (4) wide pedestrian path. View from Property Line with Adobe Plaza Based on the approved CUP 1, from 1993, staff will ensure that a bicycle rack and three (3)proposed parking spaces adjacent to the Adobe Plaza is provided for employee parking only. This will be a conditioned as a part of the building permit. Site Landscaping The applicant proposes removing a substantial amount of landscaping fronting EI Camino Real and along the side setback next to the drive- ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 4/10/13 through lane. The landscaping is proposed to be replaced with more water efficient landscaping, consistent with the City's Municipal Code. The plan calls for the elimination of landscaping for the accommodation of a new ADA ramp in the front of the building. This area of landscaping also functions as the site's drainage basin. City staff will require a drainage study and accommodation of drainage on-site as a part of the building permit. The existing rear landscaping is proposed to remain intact. The existing CUP required landscaping on the side of the drive-through isle and in the rear of the property. The applicant proposes to maintain the existing shrubs and trees along the property line that abuts existing residential. The DRC should review this rear landscaping and determine if it is adequate. Proposed Landscaping Plan ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 4/10/13 Fencing / Trash Enclosures The applicant proposes to leave the existing wood fence abutting the residential uses and the trash enclosure. The existing Conditional Use Permit is specific on the requirements for screening of both the trash enclosures and the wooden fence. The CUP requires that a six (6) -foot wall or fence be provided to buffer the site from the adjacent residential uses. As a part of the remodel in 1993, the owners of the property installed a wood fence and utilized landscaping to screen and buffer the property from the adjacent residential. The fence is well hidden with existing landscaping, however, the fence is in poor condition. With most new commercial applications or business, City staff requests that a solid masonry wall be constructed when a commercial use abuts a residential use. Staff is recommending that the existing fence abutting the residential uses be replaced with a solid masonry wall that is six -feet in height, consistent with the approved CUP. Rear of property line with existing wood fence r -.7111: ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 4/10/13 In addition to the existing wooden fence, the applicant has not indicated whether the trash enclosure fencing will be replaced. The trash enclosure was built in 1993 along with the addition of the drive-through lanes. Staff is recommending that the gates of the trash enclosures be replaced with decorate fencing (or other type of decorative materials) consistent with the revised architecture of the building. Existing Trash Enclosures L Lighting City staff has received complaints from neighbors in regards to the lighting at the existing Taco Bell. Complaints have varied and include excess light glare from the existing lights shining into bedroom windows. The applicant is not proposing any changes to the existing light pole locations, however staff is recommending that the existing lights be modified and shielded to avoid light glare into the neighboring residents. An existing light fixture ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 4/10/13 Architecture Revisions The applicant is proposing a substantial remodel and fagade upgrade to the exterior of the building. The applicant will maintain the existing roofline and some other elements to reduce construction costs rather than a complete tear down of the building. The applicant is proposing to replace the majority of the front fagade by eliminating the Spanish style colonnades in both the entries and windows and replacing them with a modern square finish, replicating the company's revised corporate architecture. In addition to the new square entry and window columns, the applicant is proposing additional finishes on the building such as wood finishes and additional lighting around the building. Additionally, the applicant is proposing to replace signage along the building. Along with the outside remodel, the applicant is proposing a remodel to the interior of the building. Proposed Architectural Revisions with e3 o - � /1;17 � �,nc_c•� The applicant has not proposed a color scheme for the building at this time, however, the colors will be consistent with the images of a similar Taco Bell remodel as shown in attachment 2. ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 4/10/13 Staff Recommendation Staff is recommending the following items be conditions as a part of an issued buildin permit for consistency with Conditional Use Permit 1992-011: 1. Replacement of the existing drive approach with Caltrans Standard A87 drive approach that includes a four -foot (4') wide pedestrian path. 2. Require a drainage study and accommodation of drainage on-site as a part of the building permit. 3. The existing fence abutting the residential uses be replaced with a solid masonry wall that is six -feet (6') in height, consistent with the approved CUP. 4. The gates of the trash enclosures be replaced with decorate fencing or other type of decorative fencing that is consistent with the revised architecture of the building. 5. Existing lights be modified and shielded to avoid light glare into the neighboring residents. Staff is supportive of the overall project. The applicant has met with staff on numerous occasions for potential new sites, however, the site works for the current operations. The project is substantially consistent with the previously approved CUP. Any recommendations would be added as conditions to be performed as a part of the building permit process. The applicant is looking to submit for building permits in early summer with construction to commence in the Fall of 2013. Attachments Exhibit 1: Existing Site Photos Exhibit 2: Proposed Building Facade Colors Exhibit 3: Conditions of Approval for CUP 1992-011 COLLECT ITEM NUMBER: DATE 2 ITEM NUMBER: DATE: 4/10/13 Exhibit 2: Proposed Building Facade Colors ITEM NUMBER: DATE: 4/10/13 Exhibit 3: Conditions of Approval CUP 1992-011 Conditions of Approval - February 16, 1993 Timing Responsibility Mitigation /Monitoring Measure PLN 2013-1449 / DRC 2013-0032 / CUP 1992-011 PS: Planning Services BL: Business License BS: Building Services GP: Grading Permit FD: Fire Department 7385 El Camino Real (APN 030-121-043) BP: Building Permit PD: Police Department FI: Final Inspection CE: City Engineer TO: Temporary Occupancy WW: Wastewater F0: Final Occupancy CA: City Attorney Planning Department Standard Conditions 1. All development shall be in conformance with Attachment A (revised site plan), Attachment B (revised Conditions of Approval) and all other codes and ordinances of the City of Atascadero. Any substantial modification to this approval shall be approved by the Planning Commission prior to implementing any change. 2. A grading / drainage plan shall be submitted and deemed approved prior to issuance of building permits. Plan shall show existing and proposed contours and be accompanied by a soils report for the construction of foundation and materials. 3. All improvements in the public right-of-way shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Atascadero Engineering (Public Works) Department Standard Specifications and drawings, or as directed by the City Engineer. An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the City Engineering Department prior to construction. The applicant shall enter into a Plan Check/Inspection agreement with the City. The proposed southerly driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard No.423 and City Standard No, 409. 4. Pacific Gas and Electric shall review and approve plans for work within their easement prior to issuance of building permits. 5. No deliveries by common trailers of twenty -feet or greater shall be made after 9 a.m. 6. The main central part of the Adobe Plaza parking lot shall be restriped, as shown on the site plan to include compact spaces, prior to final inspection. The Taco Bell parking lot shall be restriped per the site plan prior to final inspection.. 7. A landscaped strip, not to exceed five feet in width, shall be provided along the southerly property line. The "blue haven" junipers shall be a minimum of five feet tall at time of planting. Additionally, a landscape planter island shall be placed approximately in the center of the southerly row of parking. 8. The three proposed parking spaces adjacent to Radio Shack shall be designated for employee parking only. 9. A new bicycle parking rack to accommodate a minimum of five bikes shall be provided on the Taco Bell parcel. 10. A solid six foot wall or fence and landscaping strip shall be provided along the entire rear of adobe plaza as a buffer between the commercial and residential properties. The fence ITEM NUMBER: DATE: 4/10/13 near the trash enclosures shall be raised to provide a consistent six foot fence in line with the grade of the southern section or rear fencing. In addition, a six foot solid wall or fencing shall be provided on the rear portion of the southerly side property line (from the rear of the Kragen building to the rear property line). 11. All proposed lighting shall be directed away from adjacent residential property and shielded so as not to adversely impact surrounding residences. Lighting shall be of the minimum intensity necessary to light the Taco Bell and drive-through area. 12. The Taco Bell building shall be painted the same color as the remainder of Adobe Plaza. Sign shall be installed in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance after obtaining building permits. 13. The drive-through circulation pattern is approved as follows: a. The turning radii throughout the drive-through shall be verified as adequate prior to issuance of permits. b. The stacking (waiting) area for drive-through vehicles shall be separated from the Site's through traffic by a concrete or asphalt curb. 14. The white stripping area proposed to indicate "exit only" shall be enhanced with raised surface material, such as "botts dots". Likewise, the pedestrian crossing area of the drive-through lane shall be delineated with a distinctive paving material, such as exposed aggregate concrete. 15. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire one year from the date of final approval unless all conditions are satisfied and the project shows substantial progress, or unless a time extension has been granted pursuant to a written request prior to the expiration date.