HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Agenda 01-6-09CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 — 7:00 P.M.
City Hall
Council Chambers
6907 El Camino Real
Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairperson Jack
Vice Chairperson O'Grady
Commissioner Bentz
Commissioner Moreno
Commissioner Heatherington
Commissioner Sturtevant
Commissioner Vacant
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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 three 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)
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
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 DECEMBER 2, 2008.
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda
Regular Meeting, January 6, 2009
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING ON
NOVEMBER 12, 2008.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING ON
NOVEMBER 22, 2008.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING ON
DECEMBER 17, 2008.
5. APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2003-0044,
9105 PRINCIPAL (PRINCIPAL PARTNERS, LP)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
6. PLN 2008-1309, TREE REMOVAL FOR 5171 VEGA AVENUE
Owner/Applicant:
Thomas & Gina Carter, 6201 Monterey Court, Atascadero, CA 93422
PLN 2008-1309 / TRP 2008-0123
Project Title:
Tree Removal Permit for Single -Family Residence
Project Location:
5171 Vega Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-161-002
The project consists of an application to construct a 3,034 square -foot single-family
Project
residence with a 624 square -foot attached garage and driveway on an existing lot of
Description:
record. An additional 1,024 square feet of storage area and a bathroom are located on
the bottom floor under the residence. The lot is 2.23 acres with an average 14 % slope
at the proposed building pad. An open area is proposed to be graded at the top of the
driveway for additional parking, storage, and RV parking. The proposed project will
require approximately 968 cubic yards of cut and 887 cubic yards of fill. The proposed
residence will take access from Vega Avenue and will be served by an on-site septic
system.
Thirty (30) native Blue Oaks, Valley Oaks, and Live Oaks totaling 297 inches DBH are
proposed for removal.
General Plan Designation: SFR -Z
Zoning District: RSF-Z
Proposed
Based on the Initial Study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is
Environmental
proposed. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review from 12-18-08
Determination:
through 1-6-09 at 6907 EI Camino Real, Community Development Department from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
Regular Meeting, January 6, 2009
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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.
(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 three 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).)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for January 20, 2009, 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, January 6, 2009
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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 3 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).