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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Agenda 07-18-06CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2006 — 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 6907 El Camino Real Atascadero, California CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairperson Beraud Vice Chairperson O'Keefe Commissioner Fonzi Commissioner Jones Commissioner Kelley Commissioner Porter Commissioner Slane PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS APPROVAL OF AGENDA 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 disqualify 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. 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) City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 2 of 5 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON JUNE 20, 2006. 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. PLN 2006-0110/ZCH 2006-0117, TITLE 9 PLANNING & ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: Zone Change 2006-0117 & PLN 2006-0110, Title 9 Planning & Zoning Text Amendments Project Citywide Location: (San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-461-042 Project The project consists of a revision to portions of Title 9 Planning and Zoning, of the Atascadero Description: Municipal Code (AMC). The proposed Text Amendments consist of three amendments that encompass the following: 1.) Zone Text Change to include "utility service centers" as a conditional use in the Industrial and Industrial Park Zones (AMC 9-3.303 & 9-3.313) 2.) Sign Ordinance update to elaborate on banner sign standards, include free standing "A -frame" signs, and clarify monument sign height on private commercial properties (AMC 9-15.002, 9-15.003, & 9-15.005) 3.) Text update to exterior lighting standards (AMC 9-4.137) Proposed Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Negative Declaration is proposed. The proposed Environmental Negative Declaration is available for public review at 6907 El Camino Real, Community Development Determination: Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 3. PLN 2099-0449/TTM-2005-0073 Owner: La Tierra Ventures, LLC, 219 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Project Title: PLN 2099-0449/TTM 2005-0073: La Tierra Condominium Conversion Project 9331 Musselman Dr., Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: (San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-461-042 Project The proposed project consists of an application for a Tentative Tract Map to convert thirty-six (36) Description: existing apartments to condominium airspace units. The underlying lot is approximately two (2) acres with five existing residential two-story buildings. The buildings consist of twenty-four 832 square feet two-bedroom units and twelve 624 square feet one -bedroom units. The proposed plans to update the site to meet condominium standards include the addition of 100 square foot decks to the upstairs units and separate water meters for each unit. Several native live oak trees will remain on the site. General Plan Designation: High Density Residential Zoning District: Residential Multiple -Family — 16 Proposed Categorical Exemption, Class 1 — Exempts the division of existing multiple family residences into Environmental common interest ownership. Determination: City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda 4. PLN 2099-0740/TTM-2005-0075 Regular Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 3 of 5 Applicant: Lee and Joy Gustafson 885 Wild Oats Way, Templeton, CA 93465 Project Title: PLN 2099-0740/TTM 2005-0075 Project 5547 Tunitas Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: (San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-082-013 Project The proposed project consists of a condominium map to create 4 airspace condos on one common lot. Description: The existing site consists of four residential apartment units which are proposed to be converted to Description: condominiums. Two of the units have attached garages and two have detached garages. All units share access from Tunitas Avenue. The project is currently served by City sewer and Atascadero Mutual Water Company. General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential Zoning District: Residential Multiple -Family — 10 Proposed Categorical Exemption, Class 1 — Exempts the division of existing multiple family residences into Environmental common interest ownership. Determination: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 5. PRELIMINARY REVIEW, RIDGEWAY COURT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STUDY SESSION Owners: Jim & Adrienne Beck, 5825 Ridgeway Court, Atascadero, CA 93422 Gary & Mary Tharp, 12250 San Antonio Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: Preliminary Review of the Ridgeway Court Planned Development Project 5825 Ridgeway Court, Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: (San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-322-022, 023, 024 Project Staff is requesting Planning Commission direction prior to formal review of the project based on the Description: issues and concerns listed in the Staff Report. 6. ANNUAL HOUSING REPORT The State of California requires all cities to file an annual Housing Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The purpose of the Housing Report is to monitor the implementation of the City's General Plan Housing Element and progress toward meeting the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS DIRECTOR'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 4 of 5 The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be on August 1, 2006 at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 El Camino Real, 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. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 5 of 5 City of Atascadero WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Planning Commission meets in regular session on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, 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 office of the Community Development Department and are available for public inspection during City Hall Annex business hours at the Community Development counter and on our website, www.atascadero.org. 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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Manager's Office, (805) 461-5000, or the City Clerk's Office, (805) 461-5000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the 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. If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the Community Development Department at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Access to hook up your laptop to the City's projector will be provided. You are required to submit to the Recording Secretary a printed copy of your presentation for the record. Please check in with the Chairperson 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 Council. 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).