HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_2002-11-05_AgendaCITY OFATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting
November 5, 2002 — 7:00 P.M.
City of Atascadero
6500 Palma Ave. — 4t" Floor, - Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairperson Bentz
Vice Chairperson Fonzi
Commissioner Eddings
Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Kelley
Commissioner O'Malley
Commissioner Porter
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 five minutes.
Please state your name and address 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON OCTOBER 15, 2002.
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 and address for the record and can address the Commission for
five 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).)
2. ZCH 2002-0029 / CUP 2002-0067 / Vesting TTM 2002-0014
Applicant:
Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alcantara, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
ZCH 2002-0029 / CUP 2002-0067 / Vesting TTM 2002-0014
Project
2000 Ferrocarril Road (East of Union Pacific Railroad), Atascadero, San Luis
Location:
Obispo County APN 049-023-030, 049-291-016, 049-291-005
Project
The proposed project consists of Planned Development Zone Change with a Master Plan of
Description:
Development to allow a 16 lot single family residential subdivision with an average minimum lot
size of 2.5 acres. One of the lots will be a 5.76 -acre open space lot with an equestrian/pedestrian
trail and parking area. The project will permit the construction of 13 additional single family
dwellings. The site has rolling topography and large flat areas with numerous oak trees and native
vegetation. The site is located between the Salinas River and the Union Pacific Railroad. Access
will be provided from a street extension off of El Camino Real that will require construction of a
grade separated railroad crossing. No water or sewer services are available to the site, and the site
will be served by individual wells and septic systems. The project is consistent with the General
Plan Land Use designation and requires a Planned Development Overlay for zoning consistency.
General Plan Designation: SE (Suburban Estates) Zoning District: RS (Residential Suburban)
Proposed
PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2002-0030:
Environmental
Based on the findings of the initial study, the Community Development Department
Determination
recommends that the Planning Commission find that no significant harm would come to
the environment from approval of this project. The proposed Negative Declaration is
available for public review at 6500 Palma Avenue, Community Development
Department, Room 104, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Staff
1. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0064, recommending that the City Council certify
Recommends
the proposed Mitigation Negative Declaration 2002-0030; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0065, recommending that the City Council
introduce an ordinance for first reading to approve Zone Change 2002-0029; and,
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0066 recommending that the City Council approve
Conditional Use Permit 2002-0067 for the Master Plan of Development subject to
findings and conditions of approval; and,
4. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2002-0067 recommending that the City Council approve
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2002-0014, subject to findings and conditions of
approval.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
3. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT, PPN 2002-0082: 8275 SAN CLEMENTE
AVENUE
Request to remove eight (8) native oak trees, one of which is over 24 -inches in diameter,
in conjunction with the development of a 2,200 square foot split level single-family home
located at 8275 San Clemente.
Staff recommends:
The Planning Commission approve the removal of eight native oak trees subject to
guidelines and mitigation as required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance, as
specified within the project conditions.
4. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT, TRP 2002-0022: 7105 RAYAR ROAD
Request to remove fifteen (15) native oak trees, four of which exceeds 24 -inches dbh, in
conjunction with the construction of an new single family residence at 7105 Rayar Road.
(APN 050-331-017).
Staff Recommends:
The Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC 2002-0063 approving the request to
remove seventeen native oak trees subject to the guidelines and mitigation required by
the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance, and which are specified within the project
conditions.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS & REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be November 19, 2002 at City Hall in
the 4th Floor Rotunda, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
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.
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City ofAtascadero
WELCOME TO THE ATASCADER0 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Planning Commission meets in regular session on the first and third Tuesday of each month
at 7: 00 p.m., in the Rotunda of City Hall. 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 office of the Community Development Department and are available for public inspection during City
Hall business hours at the Permit Center counter. An agenda packet is also available for public review at the
Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Road. 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 available for review
in the Community Development Department office.
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meeting or service.
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
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 podium. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
• You must approach the podium and be recognized by the Chairperson
• Give your name and address (not required)
• Make your statement
• All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission
All comments limited to 5 minutes (unless changed by the Commission)
No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity to do so,
and no one may speak more than twice on any item.
The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public
comments will be heard by the Commission.
TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Under Agenda item, "PUBLIC HEARINGS," the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having
business with the Commission to:
• Please approach the podium and be recognized
• Give your name and address (not required)
• State the nature of your business
This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission's attention. A maximum of 30 minutes
will be allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Commission).
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