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Home My WebLink About PC Minutes 05-02-00CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting May 2, 2000 — 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Carden called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and Commissioner Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Carden, Jeanes, Kelly, Eddings, Fonzi, and Bentz. Absent: None Staff: Principal Planner Warren Frace, Assistant Planner Jamie Heltsley, Assistant Planner Phil Dunsmore, and Recording Secretary Pat Hicks. PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of April 4, 2000. 2. Approval of minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of April 18, 2000. M050200.doc 6/12/00 City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting May 2, 2000 Page 2 of 6 3. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map for LLA #99008/ATAL 99-118, 6717 Los Gatos Road. Staff Recommends: The Planning Commission accept Final Parcel Map ATAL 99-118. MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner Eddings to approve the Consent Calendar. AYES: Commissioner Bentz, Eddings, Fonzi, Kelley, Jeanes, and Chairman Carden. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT #2000-0003 / RECONSIDERATION OF CUP 05-91: HAWKINS PLAZA MASTER SIGN PROGRAM The proposed project is a request to create a new master sign program for Hawkins Plaza at 9950 El Camino Real. The original sign program was approved in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit 05-91, which was approved in September 1991. This Administrative Use Permit will require an amendment of the original Conditional Use Permit (CUP) sign conditions. The proposed sign program will establish new, uniform sign standards for the entire shopping center. The project site has a General Plan Designation of NC (Neighborhood Commercial) and a Zoning District of CN (Commercial Neighborhood). PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project is consistent with the Negative Declaration approved for the original Conditional Use Permit in September 1991. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PC 2000-027, thereby, approving the amendment to CUP #05-91, revising the sign conditions for Hawkins Plaza and approving AUP 2000-0003 establishing a Master Sign Program for the plaza subject to standards and conditions as contained in the attached exhibits. Assistant Planner Phil Dunsmore provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting May 2, 2000 Page 3 of 6 Commissioner Jeanes asked if all other tenants would be required to install new wall signs in accordance with this AUP. Mr. Dunsmore replied that they will try to work with the tenants but can not force the tenants to come into compliance. Commissioner Fonzi asked for clarification on the length of the sign. Mr. Dunsmore stated that if the signs are 30 square feet and 18 inches high their length would be 20 feet long. Commissioner Kelly asked if the units were individually owned condos. Mr. Dunsmore responded, stating that the condos are separately owned. PUBLIC COMMENT Jodie Bloom, applicant, explained that the condos were individually owned. She stated the the existing signs were hard to see, that the new wall signs would help business, and that any new tenants would be required to comply with this new Master Sign Program. Discussion continued regarding whether the current businesses should be required to install new wall signs and how the current tenants felt about the new requirements. Chairman Carden closed the Public Commentperiod. Commissioner Kelley stated that he would like to see all tenants complete an application. Chairman Carden commented that he feels the project is acceptable because implementation of the ordinance is not required for all tenants. Commissioner Jeanes expressed that she could support the request; however, she would like to see enforcement of the existing illegal banner signs. MOTION: By Commissioner Jeanes and seconded by Commissioner Bentz to adopt Resolution No. PC 2000-027 thereby approving the amendment to CUP #05-91, revising the sign conditions for Hawkins Plaza and approving AUP 2000-0003 establishing a Master Sign Program for the plaza subject to standards and conditions as contained in the attached exhibits. AYES: Commissioner Bentz, Eddings, Fonzi, Kelley, Jeanes, and Chairman Carden. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting May 2, 2000 Page 4 of 6 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #2000-0010: CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES FOR LIVING ON LEARNING The proposed project is a request to allow the establishment of a day -program (social and service organization) that provides services to ambulatory adults with developmental disabilities within an existing building located at 11700 Viejo Camino in Atascadero. The program will provide on and off site vocational training to the clientele and will assist the clientele in developing communication and daily living skills. The existing facilities on the project site will accommodate the day -center, a staff -training center, and the administrative offices for the program. The project site has a General Plan Designation of P (Public) and a Zoning District of P (Public). The proposed use is a conditionally allowed use in the Public zoning district. (APN 045-331-001). PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION CLASS 1: The project is consistent with the Class I Categorical Exemption per section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. The Class 1 exemption pertains to the operation of existing structures and facilities involving negligible or no expansion of the use. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution #2000-033 approving Conditional Use Permit #2000-0010, conditionally allowing the establishment of a Social and Service Organization at 11700 Viejo Camino and find the project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the Class I categorical exemption for the operation of existing facilities that involves a negligible expansion of the existing uses. Assistant Planner Jamie Heltsley provided the staff report and explained an addendum to her staff report that had been previously distributed. Chairman Carden expressed concern with the Planning Commission requiring that the applicant negotiate with the neighbors for a lot line adjustment. Commissioner Fonzi questioned the handicap access requirements. Ms. Heltsley explained that the daily treatment facility will be on the ground level. Commissioner Eddings asked for and received clarification from staff about the alternatives to requiring a lot line adjustment. Commissioner Bentz suggested that improvements could be done to the existing driveway to access back parking lot. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting May 2, 2000 Page 5 of 6 Commissioner Eddings requested that Ms. Heltsley read an alternative condition to requiring a lot line adjustment (LLA). PUBLIC COMMENT Christine Nichols, applicant's representative, agreed with the Commissioners' conditions regarding the requirement for the LLA. She explained that all their clients were ambulatory; however, all the upgrades would comply with handicap access requirements. Judy Young, adjoining property owner, stated that she was not in opposition to the project but in favor of the LLA. Chairman Carden closed the Public Comment period. Commissioner Bentz asked if the applicant would be willing to build a fence so the unpaved road could not be used for access to the back parking lot and upgrade the existing paved driveway to be used for access. Christine Nichols, applicant's representative, stated that she would have to discuss the two options with the Board of Directors, but she thought usage of the paved driveway would be preferred over a LLA. MOTION: By Commissioner Eddings and seconded by Commissioner Jeanes to adopt Planning Commission Resolution #2000-028 to amend the conditions and include the alternative condition that "The applicant shall submit improvement plans to the Community Development Department showing that the rear parking area can be adequately accessed from the existing paved driveway. The plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department within three (3) months, completed within one (1) year of the approval of the Use Permit, and the plan shall be approved by Community Development Department staff, the City Engineer, and the Chief Building Official" approving Conditional Use Permit #2000-0010, conditionally allowing the establishment of a Social and Service organization at 11700 Viejo Camino and find the project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the Class 1 categorical exemption for the operation of existing facilities that involves a negligible expansion of the existing uses. AYES: Commissioner Bentz, Eddings, Fonzi, Kelley, Jeanes, and Chairman Carden. NOES: None City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS Regular Meeting May 2, 2000 Page 6 of 6 Principal Planner Warren Frace gave a report on the General Plan Update and encouraged the Planning Commission to attend the neighborhood meetings. He stated that they are also working with the Atascadero High School Leadership class on a visual/photo survey of the positive and negative within the existing community. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS & REPORTS Chairman Carden recommended a revised summer schedule for the Planning Commission meetings, suggesting only one (1) meeting in the months of June and July. Principal Planner Warren Frace responded that Commission meetings on June 20 and July 18, 2000, would be appropriate. Chairman Carden requested the vacancy issue of the Vice Chair be addressed at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Carden adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. to the next regular session scheduled for May 16, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. MEETING RECORDED BY AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Pat Hicks, Recording Secretary Melanie Whaley, Deputy City Clerk