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1, Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 476, adopted by the
Atascadero City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on May 24, 2005, and that it has been
duly published pursuant to State Law.
Marcia McClure Torgerson,C.M.C.5'
City Clerk
City of Atascadero, California
ORDINANCE NO. 476
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE 2005-0096 AMENDING ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 9-3.660 TO PROHIBIT INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR LOTS
WITHIN THE PD-15 OVERLAY ZONE ONTO SEPERADO AVENUE
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LOT #10 AND LOT #30.
(City of Atascadero)
The City Council hereby finds and declares as follows:
WHEREAS, an application has been received from the City of Atascadero (6905 El
Camino Real, Suite 6, Atascadero,CA 93422), to consider a project consisting of a zone text
change to prohibit ingress and egress for lots within the PD-15 overlay zone onto Separado
Avenue with the exception of Lot#10 and Lot#30; and,
WHEREAS, the text amendment is in substantial conformance to certified Mitigated
Negative Declaration #99029, prepared for the PD-15 zone change, as prepared in accordance
with the State and local guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to enact this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to protect the health, safety and welfare of
its citizens by applying orderly development of the City; 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 Zone
Change 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 Zoning amendments;
and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed
Public Hearing held on March 1, 2005, studied and considered Zone Change 2005-0096, after
first studying and considering the certified Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the
project; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed Public Hearing
held on May 10, 2005, studied and considered Zone Change 2005-0096, after first studying and
considering the certified Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project; and,
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Findings for Approval of Zone Text Change 2005-0096. The City
Council finds as follows:
1. The zone change is consistent with General Plan policies and all other applicable
ordinances and policies of the City.
2. Amendment of the zoning ordinance will provide for the orderly and efficient use
of lands where such development standards are applicable.
3. Modification of development standards or processing requirements is warranted
to promote orderly and harmonious development.
4. The zone change will not, in itself,result in significant environmental impacts.
SECTION 2. Approval. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular
session assembled on May 24, 2005 resolved to approve on second reading, by title only, an
ordinance that would amend the City Zoning code text with the following:
9-3.660 Establishment of Planned Development Overlay Zone No. 15: (PD1 5).
Planned Development Overlay Zone No. 15 is established as shown on the official zoning map
(Section 9-1.102). All development within the district shall be in conformance with the
development standards and established herein:
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the district is to allow the creative clustering of residential parcels to
preserve sensitive environmental features and provide common open space by allowing lot size
smaller than the underlying zone's minimum.
(b) Development Standards.
(1)The maximum density shall not exceed two (2) dwelling units for each gross acre of land.
Individual lot sizes may be smaller provided the overall project density conforms to the specified
maximum density.
(2) Individual lot sizes shall be established in conjunction with a Tentative Tract Map and shall
not be required to comply with the minimum lot size criteria for the Residential Single-Family
one-half (1/2) Acre Minimum District (RSF-X), provided the overall density conforms to the
specified maximum density.
(3) City sewer service and water service from the Atascadero Mutual Water Company shall be
provided to all residential lots.
(4) In no case shall a residential lot size be less than one-quarter(%) acre, nor exceed a three-
to-one (3:1) depth-to-width ratio.
(5)A master plan of development shall be approved in conjunction with any Tentative Tract Map
application. All subdivision improvements and subsequent development shall be consistent with
the master plan of development.The master plan of development shall contain the following:
(i)A site plan indicating land use, common open space, circulation, lot sizes, slopes, native trees
and common landscape features;
(ii) A statistical summary of the projects land uses and densities;
(iii) A statement of project features that will provide a public benefit;
(iv) Any special development standards that will be required of future development;
(v) Individual building plans and elevations are not required.
(6) Access. No lot shall take access from Seperado Avenue with exception to Lot 10 and Lot 30
to serve the primary residence. Secondary driveways on Lot 10 and 30 are prohibited.
SECTION 3. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together
with the ayes and noes, shall be published twice: at least five days prior to its final passage in
the Atascadero News, a newspaper published and circulated in the City of Atascadero, and;
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before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its final passage in the Atascadero News, a
newspaper published and circulated in the City of Atascadero. A copy of the full text of this
ordinance shall be on file in the City Clerk's office on and after the date following introduction
and passage and shall be available to any interested member of the public.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective at 12:01 a.m. on the 31St
day after its passage.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on May 10, 2005, and PASSED
and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State of California, on May 24,
2005, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Clay, Pacas, Luna, O'Malley and Mayor Scalise
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: May 24, 2005
CITY OF ATASC RO
Wen Scali e ayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., 4y Clerk
APPRQffD AS TQVORM:
Patrice,. E t, City Attorney