HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 06-19-01CITY OF A TASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Special Session
June 19, 2001— 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eddings called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Present: Commissioners Blaser, Fonzi, Kelley, Norton, Vice -Chairman Jeanes and
Chairman Eddings.
Absent: Commissioner Bentz
Staff: Community Development Director Lori Parcells, Principal Planner Warren Frace,
Assistant Planner Phil Dunsmore, Associate Planner Jamie Kirk, Community
Services Manager Geoff English, City Attorney Roy Hanley and Recording
Secretary Grace Pucci.
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2001-0016
The proposed project is a parcel map for a residential subdivision of a 7.23 -acre lot into
two lots 4.53 and 2.70 acres each. The site is currently developed with a single-family
residence and several accessory structures. The existing improvements will be confined
to one lot allowing the new lot to be developed with a new single-family residential
use. The property will be served by an on-site sewer system (septic) and water is
available from Atascadero Mutual Water Company. General Plan
Designation: Suburban Single Family; Zoning District: Residential Suburban minimum
lot size 2.7 acres based on performance standard calculations; APN 054-102-019;
Address: 9900 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero; Applicant: Ron and Arlynn Stark.
PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: PROPOSED MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2001-017: The Initial Study has determined that the
proposed project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, when
mitigation measures are implemented. A proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impact has therefore been prepared for the project in conformance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration is available for public review through June 5, 2001 at 6500 Palma Avenue,
Community Development Department, Room 104, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
Staff Recommends:
The Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2001-025, certifying the proposed
Mitigated Negative Declaration 2001-0017 and approving Tentative Parcel Map 2001-
0016, a request to subdivide a 7.23 acre lot into two parcels; 4.53 acres and 2.70 acres
each, based on findings and subject to conditions.
Associate Planner Jamie Kirk provided the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Stark, 9900 Santa Lucia Road, applicant, stated, in response to questions by the
Commission, that it is approximately 60 feet down to the creek on his property and there is more
than adequate space for parking.
Chairman Eddings closed Public Comment.
MOTION: By Commissioner Blaser and seconded by Commissioner Kelley to adopt
Resolution No. PC 2001-025, certifying the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration 2001-0017 and approving Tentative Parcel Map 2001-0016, a request
to subdivide a 7.23 acre lot into two parcels; 4.53 acres and 2.70 acres each, based
on findings and subject to conditions.
AYES: Commissioner Blaser, Kelley, Fonzi, Norton, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2001-0014:
The proposed project is a Parcel Map subdividing two existing lots into four parcels. One
of the existing parcels currently contains a single-family residence. The other existing
parcel is vacant. The proposed subdivision will result in three vacant lots that will be
available for new single-family residential development. A new access driveway
extending from the existing driveway will be designed to serve the new parcels. General
Plan Designation: Low Density Single Family; Zoning District: RSF-Z, minimum lot size
1.5 to 2.5 acres (calculated to be 1.59 acres using performance standards); APN 031-192-
016; Address: 6350 Navarette Avenue, Atascadero; Applicant Neal and Dana Bolton.
PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: PROPOSED MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2001-018: The Initial Study has determined that the
proposed project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, when
mitigation measures are implemented. A proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impact has therefore been prepared for the project in conformance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration is available for review through June 5, 2001 at 6500 Palma Avenue,
Community Development Department, Room 104, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
Staff Recommends:
The Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2001-024, certifying the proposed
Mitigated Negative Declaration 2001-018 and approving Tentative Parcel Map 2000-
0014, based on findings and subject to conditions.
Assistant Planner Phil Dunsmore provided the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Neal Bolton, 6350 Navarette Avenue, property owner, addressed the Commission's question
regarding the septic system stating that the top lot had been stripped of soil over 20 years ago
leaving no good soil for septic system percolation. Therefore, the mound system will not be a
standard one but rather a means to disperse the effluent into the soil. Regarding the culvert, he
has met twice with Department of Fish and Game representatives who felt that this was not a
creek and therefore their input was not needed. There are approximately 300 trees on this
property and nine will need to be removed for turnouts. Regarding home size, for two of the lots
a 2,500 square foot house would be adequate, while the lot on top of the hill has more space and
could accommodate a larger home.
Joan O'Keefe, 9985 Old Morro Road East, read from a prepared statement outlining two issues
of concern with this subdivision: Lot configuration and percolation rates. (Attachment 1)
Chairman Eddings closed Public Comment.
Commissioner Kelley expressed his support for the project.
Commissioner Fonzi asked about the trimming of the tree canopy. Assistant Planner Dunsmore
stated that the tree canopy area above the driveway would be pruned.
Commissioner Norton inquired about drainage on the front of the property and if it were
adequate for the additional three houses proposed for the site. Mr. Dunsmore stated that the
overlay would not include correcting drainage, and referred the question of adequacy of drainage
to the City Engineer.
Commissioner Blaser felt that the design is well planned with minimal impact to the trees.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commission Blaser to adopt
Resolution No. PC 2001-024, certifying the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration 2001-018 and approving Tentative Parcel Map 2000-0014, based on
findings and subject to conditions.
AYES: Commissioners Kelley, Blaser, Norton, Fonzi, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
Chairman Eddings adjourned the Special Session at 6:40 p.m. to the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING, 7:00 P.M.
Chainnan Eddings called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2001.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Kelley to approve the
Consent Calendar.
AYES: Commissioners Fonzi, Kelley, Blaser, Norton, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM CONTINUED FROM 6/5/01
4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GPA 2000-0001 GENERAL PLAN
UPDATE: REVIEW OF DRAFT LAND USE PLAN: This project is continued for
deliberation (public hearing portion was closed on 6/5/01). The Planning Commission
will be deliberating the consideration of a recommended Draft Land Use Map to the City
Council for use in the General Plan Update process. The Draft Land Use Map will be
used for the preparation of a Draft General Plan Document and Draft environmental
Impact Report. No formal action to amend the current General Plan will be taken at this
meeting.
Chairman Eddings announced that the public hearing had been closed at the previous meeting,
but that additional public comment would be taken prior to Commission deliberations. Public
comment would be limited to 3 minutes.
Principal Planner Warren Frace gave a brief overview of the staff report given at the June 5,
2001 meeting, and addressed the key points of discussion from that meeting.
REOPENED PUBLIC COMMENT
Joan O'Keefe, 9985 Old Morro Road East, read from a prepared statement addressing her
concerns regarding the Urban Service Line, prime multi -family areas, zone changes for the
Rochelle/Gearhart property, parks, bonus densities for affordable housing and the need for a
grading ordinance. (Attachment 2)
Marissa Todd, 4500 Del Rio Road, speaking on behalf of the Atascadero's Horseman's Club,
read from a prepared statement expressing the Club's concern regarding the Kelly Gearhart
housing development located in the LUA-7 section of the general plan update and the need for
public access to the de Anza Historic Trail in that area. (Attachment 3)
Levi Barrett, 1950 Traffic Way, spoke on behalf of himself and Wade Tilly who resides at 4505
Santa Cruz. He feels the build out figure is arbitrary and this method of planning is fraught with
difficulty.
Richard Shannon, 5070 San Benito Road, requested clarification on the zoning for the
intersection of Del Rio Road and El Camino Real.
Jerry Johnson, Obispo Road and Traffic Way, stated that he would like to see smaller lots in the
area near his home.
Mike Baumberger, Atascadero Avenue, encouraged the Commission to change the zoning in the
area near his property to one-half acre lots.
Alan Thomas, 9520 Marchant Way, asked if City Staff would recalculate the population numbers
based on adoption of the eight Policy Options.
Principal Planner Frace responded that staff would communicate the potential impacts of the
Policy Options when the Draft Plan is presented to the Council. The EIR will address all
potential impacts.
A letter was received from the Traffic Way Property Owners regarding the zoning change for the
San Benito School area. (Attachment 4)
Chairman Eddings closed Public Comment.
There was a brief question and answer period before deliberations began.
POLICY OPTION #1: URBAN SERVICES LINE
Commissioner Fonzi referred to page no. 73, second bulleted item, "Provision of all services
should be considered," and stated that she does not feel that statement should be included in this
Policy Option and would like to see it removed.
Commissioner Norton asked for additional information on the wastewater treatment plant
capacities. Principal Planner Frace stated that the Regional Quality Control Board reissued
Atascadero's Discharge Permit in March. At that time the discharge amount was increased from
1.67 million gallons per day (MGD) to 2.39 MGD. Currently the average daily rate is 1.4
MGD. The actual capacity of the infiltration basins is 11.6 MGD. Occasional storms which
exceed the 10 year event will bring rain water into the system and will cause the average daily
peak to exceed the old 1.67 MGD rate, however, in the past 12 years the rate has never come
close to 2.39 MGD. Based on the new 2.39 MGD rate and the city growing at an average of 1%
per year, it will take approximately 40 years to use up that capacity. The plant meets all State
standards.
Commissioner Jeans asked if it was feasible to remove bulleted item 2 on page no. 73 per
Commissioner Fonzi's recommendation. Mr. Frace stated that staff is looking for a
recommendation from the Commission as to the area to be included in the Urban Services
Line. The USL is not an entitlement but rather an intention for the future; the intent is not to
require all within the area to sewer their properties. Mr. Frace suggested the recommendation
could include language to read "The Urban Service Line be adopted as shown on the attachment,
but the intent would not be to require all parcels within the USL to connect to sewer."
MOTION: By Vice Chairman Jeanes and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to
recommend to the City Council the expansion of the Urban Service Line as
proposed under Policy Option #1 as follows:
Recommended Option
1. Recommend adoption of the revised Urban Service Line as shown.
2. Develop a policy that not all lots with the Urban Service Line are required to be served by
sewer.
AYES: Commissioners Jeanes, Fonzi, Norton, Blaser, Kelley and Chairman Eddings.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
POLICY OPTION #2: LAND USE DESIGNATION
Commissioner Fonzi asked about performance requirements for the SFR -X land use
designation. Principal Planner Frace explained that this was the high-density single family
district which under the current zoning ordinance is a flat one-half acre, however, if the parcel
does not have sewer then it falls under the Basin Plan which requires at least one acre.
Chairman Eddings referred to a letter the Commission received from the Chamber of Commerce
pertaining to the Commercial/Industrial zoning in which they recommend two broad zones, one
Commercial and one Industrial, to give applicants more flexibility to handle issues at the staff
level. Mr. Frace indicated that staff agrees with the industrial recommendation. In the
commercial districts staff is recommending consolidation of neighborhood commercial, tourist
commercial, office district and retail commercial into a single designation called General
Commercial. Staff felt it was appropriate to keep Service Commercial separated at a general
plan level so heavier service uses do not encroach into residential areas. The Downtown
designation is one of the commercial uses that is specific to the downtown and should be kept
separate. The Commercial Park designation is a special district for light industrial and
commercial with many specific requirements suited to the northern El Camino area.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Kelley to
recommend Policy Option #2 as follows:
Recommended Option
1. Recommend incorporation of the new Land Use Designations in Updated General Plan
AYES: Commissioners Fonzi, Kelley, Blaser, Norton, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
POLICY OPTION #3: PD -7 DISTRICT EXPANSION
Principal Planner Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission.
Commissioner Fonzi stated that she would like to see the definition of Prime Multi Family areas
included within the General Plan as stated on page no. 92. Additionally, she would like to add to
Option #3 that the PD -7 overlay be applied to properties that can provide a "demonstrable public
benefit" such as open space or recreational use or tree conservation, etc.
Chairman Eddings indicated that he prefers that PD -7 not be allowed in the high or medium
density multi -family zoned lots. He feels that this is how apartment properties are lost.
MOTION: By Vice Chairman Jeanes to recommend to the City Council the PD -7
recommendations as set forth by staff preserving prime multi -family areas with
the four points as outlined on page no. 92.
Commissioner Fonzi requested the Motion be amended to add that the PD -7 overlay be applied
to properties that can provide a demonstrable public benefit such as open space, recreational use,
affordable and senior housing, etc.
A discussion ensued regarding Commissioner Fonzi's amendment.
MOTION: By Vice -Chairman Jeanes and seconded by Commissioner Kelley to
recommend to the City Council Policy Option #3 as follows:
Recommended
Recommend that standards for a new PD -7 type overlay district be developed for the
SFR -X land use designation in order to allow small lot single family infill development.
2. Recommend that RMF property meeting the following standards be preserved as
"prime" multi -family areas for apartment development and preclude conversion to PD -7.
a. Lot size: Lots or contiguous ownership of 2+ acres.
b. Slope: Below 10%
C. Arterial or collector street access
d. Neighborhood compatibility with apartment development
AYES: Commissioners Jeanes, Kelley, Fonzi, Norton, Blaser and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi that the PD -7 overlay be applied to properties that can
provide a demonstrable public benefit.
Motion failed by the lack of a second.
POLICY OPTION #4: CREEK SETBACKS
Principal Planner Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission.
Chairman Eddings expressed his belief that the creeks in Atascadero could be used as a
recreational asset for the city with trails and restaurants with balconies, etc. Mr. Frace responded
that this is the reason for different standards for creek setbacks. In the downtown a better urban
interface is desirable but without threatening the health and integrity of the creek.
Vice -Chairman Jeanes stated that it was important to maintain the integrity of the downtown
master plan. She would like to see the creek be pedestrian friendly and feels flexible standards
are necessary. However, further out from the downtown she feels larger setbacks must be
required.
Commissioner Kelley did not feel private homeowners should be penalized with a flexible
standard, and he would like to see a practical, uniform standard for creeks.
Commissioner Norton would like to see setbacks with teeth in them. She feels standards have
been too vague in the past.
Vice -Chairman Jeanes inquired about small lots and standard setbacks. Mr. Frace stated that
there should be flexibility in areas where one lot may be small and non -conforming, allowing it
to build closer to the creek. Larger lots would be held to a larger setback. He suggested that staff
could come back with a recommendation that combines several approaches if the Commission
feels the issue of creek setbacks should be given consideration.
MOTION: By Commissioner Norton to recommend that bulleted item no. 2 should read "A
need for setback protection," and to recommend setback standards for each zoning
area be developed to protect blue line creeks.
Commissioner Kelley felt that by looking at different zonings, different standards would be
developed. He feels that it is the same creek and the same habitat and therefore standards should
be uniform.
Commissioner Blaser feels that the issue of flexibility must be kept in the recommendation.
MOTION: By Commissioner Norton and seconded by Vice -Chairman Jeanes to
recommend adoption of Policy Option #4 as follows.
Recommended Option
1. Recommend that tiered setback standards for each area be developed to protect blueline
creeks with special Downtown Master Plan consideration.
AYES: Commissioners Norton, Jeanes, Fonzi and Blaser
NOES: Commissioner Kelley and Chairman Eddings
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4:2 by a Noll -call vote.
POLICY OPTION #5: AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Principal Planner Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission.
Option #5A: Affordable Housing Second Units
Commissioner Kelley suggested that the Conditional Use Permit process be used during the trial
period to allow for public input.
Commissioner Norton asked about street repair and parking. Mr. Frace indicated that street
repair could be considered as part of the CUP process. Staff is recommending covered off-street
parking for guest homes.
Commissioner Fonzi felt there should be a time frame for the trial period.
MOTION: By Vice -Chairman Jeanes and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi that the
Planning Commission recommend to the City Council Policy Option #5A for
affordable housing on second units to begin with a pilot program and include all
of the recommended options as set forth for the public's information which
include staff looking at lot size, size restrictions, sewer connection, covered
parking, maximum slope, native tree impacts, architectural appearance, setbacks,
neighborhood compatibility, and a Conditional Use Permit process, and that the
program would also include a timeframe for pilot program review, would
eliminate Guest Houses in the SFR -Y land uses and continue to allow Guest
Houses in the SFR -X, SFR -Z and SSF land uses.
Commissioner Norton requested an amendment to the Motion to include road improvement on
the list of recommended options.
Chairman Eddings felt that roads should not be included in the Motion, but rather should be dealt
with during the Conditional Use Permit process and suggested any road improvements should be
limited to the frontage of the parcel to the centerline of the street.
MOTION: By Vice -Chairman Jeanes and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi that the
Planning Commission recommend to the City Council Policy Option #5A as
follows:
Recommended Options
1. Develop Second Unit standards that address the following:
• lot size (1 ac min)
• size restriction
• sewer connection
• covered parking
• maximum slope
• native trees impacts
• architectural appearance
• setbacks
• neighborhood compatibility
• Conditional Use Permit approval process
2. Begin with a pilot program to allow second units in the SFR -Y (1 - 1.5 acre lot min)
land use with annual program report to the Planning Commission.
3. Eliminate Guest Houses in the SFR -Y land uses.
4. Continue to allow Guest Houses in the SFR -X, SFR -Z and SSF land uses.
AYES: Commissioners Jeanes, Fonzi, Kelley, Norton, Blaser and Chairman Eddings.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
MOTION: By Commissioner Norton and seconded by Commissioner Blaser to amend the
Motion to include roads in the developing of the second unit standards and to
limit the road improvement to the front of the property to the centerline of the
street.
AYES: Commissioners Norton, Blaser, Jeanes
NOES: Commissioners Fonzi, Kelley and Chairman Eddings
ABSTAIN: None
Motion nullified 3:3 by a roll -call vote.
Policy Option #5B: Affordable Housing - Mixed Use Multi -Family Residential in Retail
District
Principal Planner Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Blaser to recommend
adoption of the Policy Option 5B as follows:
Recommended Options
Allow mixed use multi -family residential projects within the Commercial Retail and
Commercial Professional zoning districts as a conditionally allowed use.
2. Require mixed use residential to be attached, multi -family type development.
3. Require all residential projects along Morro Road to include a commercial or office
storefront along the street frontage with parking to the rear.
4. Allow exclusive multi -family residential development along El Camino Real.
AYES: Commissioners Kelley, Blaser, Fonzi, Norton, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
Policy Option #5C: Affordable Housing — Multi -Family Density (units vs. bedrooms)
Principal Planner Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission.
Chairman Eddings felt that allowing a density of 16 units was too low and suggested a figure of
24 units per acre and maintaining the density bonus for affordable housing as currently written.
Commissioner Kelley would like to see the density at 22 units while encouraging the low-income
density bonus and an architectural design bonus.
MOTION: By Chairman Eddings and seconded by Vice -Chairman Jeanes to recommend
adoption of Policy Option #5C as follows:
Recommended Options
1. Recommend that multi -family densities be calculated by units rather than bedrooms.
2. Recommend increasing the maximum allowable multi -family density to 22-units/ac in
certain areas.
AYES: Commissioners Jeanes, Kelley, Fonzi, Norton, Blaser and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a Noll -call vote.
Policy Option #51): Affordable Housing — Senior Housing
Principal Planner Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission.
Chairman Eddings would recommend allowing 26 to 28 deed restricted senior apartments per
acre and allow the density bonus and reduce the parking to one parking space per unit with
consideration for less if it is along a bus route.
Commissioner Fonzi would like a statement as to what specifically the incentive bonus would
be.
MOTION: By Chairman Eddings and seconded by Commissioner Kelley to recommend the
General Plan provide density bonus incentives for deed restricted senior housing
development allowing 24 senior units per acre with an additional 25% density
bonus for affordable senior housing, with a minimum of one parking space per
unit and one guest parking space per five units.
AYES: Commissioners Kelley, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings
NOES: Commissioners Fonzi, Norton and Blaser
ABSTAIN: None
Motion nullified 3:3 by a roll -call vote.
MOTION: By Vice -Chairman Jeanes and seconded by Commissioner Norton to recommend
Policy 5D as follows:
Recommended Option
1. Recommend that the General Plan provide a density bonus incentive for deed -restricted
senior housing development projects and that staff look into various options for such.
AYES: Commissioners Jeanes, Norton, Fonzi, Kelley and Blaser
NOES: Chairman Eddings
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5:1 by a roll -call vote.
Policy Option #5E: Affordable Housing — Inclusionary Housing
Principal Planner Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission.
MOTION: By Vice -Chairman Jeanes and seconded by Chairman Eddings to recommend
Policy Option 5E as follows:
Recommended Option
1. Consider the adoption of an inclusionary affordable housing program similar to the City of
San Luis Obispo.
AYES: Commissioner Jeanes, Blaser, Norton, Kelley, Fonzi and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
Chairman Eddings called a recess at 9:25 p.m.
Chairman Eddings called the meeting back to order at 9:35 p.m.
POLICY OPTION #6: SERVICE COMMERCIAL LOCATIONS
Principal Planner Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission.
Commissioner Fonzi stated that she felt it was important to have a Conditional Use Permit
process attached to this option. Mr. Frace indicated that within the General Commercial the
Planning Commission has already made this recommendation. This would simply create more
General Commercial areas.
MOTION: By Vice -Chairman Jeanes and seconded by Commissioner Kelley to recommend
Policy Option 6 as follows:
Recommended Option
1. Re -designate Service Commercial land uses on the east side of El Camino to General
Commercial.
AYES: Commissioners Jeanes, Kelley, Norton, Blaser, Fonzi and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
POLICY OPTION #7: UNINCORPORATED AREAS
Principal Planner Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission.
Commissioner Fonzi felt that in the future when recommending annexation policies, the
emphasis be placed on cost/benefit to the City.
MOTION: By Commissioner Blaser and seconded by Commissioner Norton to recommend
Policy Option 7 as follows:
Recommended Option
1. Area A:
Develop Future Annexation Policies
2. Area B:
Remote: Leave in County
3. Area C:
Developed: Leave in County
4. Area D:
400 undeveloped lots: City Control via Annexation
Develop Future Annexation Policies
5. Area E:
Developed: Leave in County
AYES: Commissioners Blaser, Norton, Fonzi, Kelley, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
POLICY OPTION #8: LOT SIZE INCONSISTENCIES
Principal Planner Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission.
Commissioner Norton indicated that in walking many of these lots she has noticed that most
have a rural atmosphere, which she feels must be preserved, and she agrees with option no. 3
where the process is applied to individual lots.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Vice -Chairman Jeanes to adopt Option
No. 8 as follows:
Recommended Option
1. Develop a customized Planned Development (PD) overlay process that could be applied to
individual lots that are inconsistent with surrounding lots.
AYES: Commissioners Fonzi, Jeanes, Kelley, Norton, Blaser and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
MOTION: By Vice -Chairman Jeanes and seconded by Commissioner Norton to add an
additional Policy Option 9 as follows.
Recommended Option
1. Review the parking standards for mixed use residential development within the Downtown
land use designation as part of the General Plan Update.
AYES: Commissioners Jeanes, Norton, Fonzi, Kelley, Blaser and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
Commissioner Norton expressed concern that there was nothing in the General Plan Update,
which addressed historic preservation for the Colony homes that may be affected by the
proposed zoning changes.
MOTION: By Commissioner Norton and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to recommend
an additional Policy Option 10 as follows:
Recommended Option
1. The General Plan will include policies for the historic preservation of Atascadero Colony
homes.
AYES: Commissioners Norton, Fonzi, Kelley, Blaser, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
REFINED DRAFT LAND USE PLAN MAP RECOMMENDATION RESOLUTION
Principal Planner Frace reviewed the process to date, provided the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission. The Commission agreed to deliberate on the map by reviewing
specific sub areas one by one.
San Benito Area (LUA 11)
Commissioner Kelley discussed the lots on Traffic Way and the proposals submitted by the
property owners over the last several years. He felt their proposals should be included in the
General Plan Update. He recommended one -acre minimums with septic systems.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Vice -Chairman Jeanes to recommend
one -acre minimum lots with septic systems for the area along Traffic Way in the
San Benito School area (LUA-11).
AYES: Commissioners Kelley, Jeanes, Blaser, Fonzi and Chairman Eddings
NOES: Commissioner Norton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5:1 by a roll -call vote.
Commissioner Fonzi expressed concern regarding loss of the Transient Occupancy Tax if the
approved R.V. Park in the current recreation zone at the north end of town goes.
North End
A discussion ensued regarding the north end zoning changes. The Commission felt that they
would like this area at the north end to remain Recreational with access to the proposed bicycle
trail and the de Anza trail and with an adjacent area going to residential. It was decided to
separate this area out of the Motion and return to it separately.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Blaser to recommend
acceptance of that portion of the North End Draft Land Use Map exclusive of the
Rochelle Property area north of Home Depot.
AYES: Commissioners Kelley, Blaser, Norton, Fonzi, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
Rochelle Property
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Chairman Eddings that the property
previously zoned for an R.V. Park be changed to Single -Family Residential, 50
unit maximum, and change the designation to Suburban Estate to the south of this
area and leave the existing Suburban designation with no change to the other
property as indicated on the map, and the bike path to be built along the Mackey
parcel as a condition of approval for the zone changes on the other property.
AYES: Commissioners Kelley, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings
NOES: Commissioners Fonzi, Norton and Blaser
ABSTAIN: None
Motion nullified 3:3 by a roll -call vote.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Norton that the property
to the north be retained as Recreational zoning and the property south of that
between it and Ferrocaril be designated as Suburban Estates.
AYES: Commissioners Fonzi, and Norton
NOES: Commissioners Blaser, Kelley, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings
Motion failed 4:2 by a roll -call vote.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Chairman Eddings that the R.V. Park
be zoned for Single -Family Residential 50 units maximum, change the
designation to Suburban Estates for the property to the south of there, leave the
existing Suburban designation to the one triangle lot and let the bike path to be
built along the Mackey parcel be a condition of approval of the zone change with
the developer improving that parcel as seen fit by the City.
Commissioner Blaser proposed an amendment to the Motion to provide for equestrian access to
the river, which would enable trucks with horse trailers to get to the river.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Chairman Eddings that the R.V. Park
be zoned for Single -Family Residential 50 units maximum, change the
designation to Suburban Estates for the property to the south of there, leave the
existing Suburban designation on the one triangle lot and let the bike path to be
built along the Mackey parcel be a condition of approval of the zone change with
the developer improving that parcel as seen fit by the City, and providing
equestrian access to the river.
AYES: Commissioners Kelley, Blaser, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings
NOES: Commissioners Fonzi and Norton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4:2 by a roll -call vote.
Central Core
Commissioner Kelley suggested a change to the map: the lot at Morro Road and Atascadero
Avenue (Lot 14), currently zoned Multi -Family, be rezoned to Commercial Professional to make
it compatible with surrounding properties.
Chairman Eddings indicated that there was a request before the Commission to rezone a lot on
Capistrano Avenue to High Density Multi -Family. Principal Planner Frace stated that staff feels
the Low Density Multi -Family zoning is appropriate for that site given the slope and oak trees on
the property as well as the access to Stadium Park.
Commissioner Kelley felt that the request for the change to High Density Multi -Family should
be shown on the map.
MOTION: By Vice -Chairman Jeanes and seconded by Commissioner Kelley that the
Commission recommend to the City Council the refined land use plan in the
central area of town as proposed by staff with the change to Office for lot 14
located between Morro Road and Atascadero Avenue.
AYES: Commissioners Jeanes, Kelley, Norton, Fonzi, Blaser and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
Principal Planner Frace asked if the intent of the Motion was to include the recommendation on
the Curbaril/El Camino site. Commissioner Jeanes stated that it was.
South End
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Blaser to accept the
South End proposal as is.
AYES: Commissioners Kelley, Blaser, Fonzi, Norton, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
MOTION: By Vice -Chairman Jeanes and seconded by Chairman Eddings to adopt
Resolution 2001-026 with the all of the amendments to the land use map as
approved by the Commission.
AYES: Commissioners Jeanes, Kelley, Fonzi, Blaser, Norton and Chairman Eddings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
Community Development Director Lori Parcells announced that the elevators will be out of
operation beginning next week and therefore, both July meetings will be held at the Lake Park
Pavilion. Director Parcells asked about Commission attendance at the next meeting, which is
scheduled for the evening before the 4th of July. A poll was taken and it was determined that a
quorum would be possible and the meeting will proceed as scheduled.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS & REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Eddings adjourned the meeting at 11:00 to the next regularly scheduled meeting on
July 3, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Pavilion.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
Warren Frace, Planning Services Manager
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