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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 11-06-01CITY OF A TASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 — 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Eddings called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Fonzi led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Bentz, Blaser, Fonzi, Kelley, O'Malley, Norton and Chairman Eddings Absent: None Staff: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Associate Planner Jamie Kirk and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS A. ELECTION OF NEW VICE CHAIRPERSON NOMINATION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Kelley of Commissioner Bentz for the position of Planning Commission Vice Chairperson. NOMINATION: By Commissioner Blaser and seconded by Commissioner Bentz of Commissioner Kelley for the position of Planning Commission Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Kelley withdrew his name from nomination. Nomination of Commissioner Bentz for the position of Planning Commission Vice Chairperson passed 7:0 by a voice vote. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 2 of 14 PUBLIC COMMENT Joan O'Keefe, 9985 Old Morro Road East, distributed pictures to the Commission of good and bad tree protection during construction and read from a prepared statement regarding the pictures. Mrs. O'Keefe stated that she would be happy to speak to any interested developer on advice or direction for tree protection. (Attachment 1) Chairman Eddings stated that he agreed with Mrs. O'Keefe's comments and asked staff for comments regarding this issue. Community Development Director Warren Frace indicated that one of the biggest challenges for staff and the development community in Atascadero is dealing with the oak trees. Staff's policy is to enforce the Tree Ordinance as required. In most cases developers are cooperative in working with the Tree Ordinance, however, there are cases where staff has problems with enforcement and compliance. Staff is aware of the cases pointed out by Mrs. O'Keefe and are working with the property owners and developers to try to obtain compliance. In cases where trees are damaged or destroyed, mitigation is required as well as penalty fines. Director Frace answered questions of the Commission regarding tree protection. Commissioner O'Malley suggested that the "Sensitive Tree Area" sign, as shown in Mrs. O'Keefe's picture, with an appropriate telephone number appended, be required on construction sites. Director Frace stated that projects subject to Commission approval might have the sign requirement added. This may be appropriate for some of the larger development projects. Director Frace suggested that a study session be planned to go over the specifics of the Tree Ordinance and at that time the Commission would have the opportunity to address some of the ideas mentioned at the meeting such as signage, which could then be recommended to the City Council. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON OCTOBER 2, 2001. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON OCTOBER 16, 2001. 3. TIME EXTENSION REQUEST: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 99008: EL CENTRO OAKS: A request for a one-year time extension for an approved Tentative Tract Map in the Residential Multi Family (RMF -16 / PD7) zoning district. Applicant: Andrew Charnley, 200 S. Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465. Project Address: 8605 El Centro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Staff Recommends: Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 3 of 14 Adoption of Resolution No. PC 2001-056, thereby granting a one-year extension for Tentative Tract Map 99008, extending the entitlement to October 12, 2002, based on finding the time extension consistent with the subdivision regulation, the Subdivision Map Act and the General Plan. MOTION: By Vice Chairman Bentz and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to approve Consent Calendar Item #1. AYES: Commissioners Bentz, Fonzi, Kelley, Norton and Chairman Eddings NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners O'Malley and Blaser Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. Commissioner O'Malley requested that his questions on Public Hearing Item #2 from the October 16, 2001 meeting be entered into the Minutes: 1. Questioned if applicant, Kelly Gearhart, planned to remove the visible non -natural materials such as wire, tires, old culverts and left over building materials from the site. Applicant indicated that he planned to do that. 2. Questioned if applicant would be able to use some of the existing dirt or gravel on the site to restore some of the natural slope of the hill separating the building lot from the De Anza trail that had been excavated or eroded. The applicant believed that this could be done while constructing the building sites. MOTION: By Vice Chairman Bentz and seconded by Commissioner Norton to approve Consent Calendar Item #2 with the addition of Commissioner O'Malley's requested changes. AYES: Commissioners Bentz, Norton, Fonzi, O'Malley, Kelley and Blaser NOES: None ABSTAIN: Chairman Eddings Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. Commissioner O'Malley asked that for future time extension requests there be a short discussion of the reason for the extension. Director Frace stated that it is not required under the Map Act to justify a reason for an extension request, however staff could provide that information but it would not be a basis for denying the request. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 4 of 14 MOTION: By Vice Chairman Bentz and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to approve Consent Calendar Item #3. AYES: Commissioners Bentz, Fonzi, Kelley, Norton, Blaser, O'Malley and Chairman Eddings NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. Chairman Eddings announced that Warren Frace is now the Community Development Director for the City of Atascadero and congratulated him on the appointment. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. CUP 2001-0037: Pine Mountain Telecommunications Site Applicant: Owner: Atascadero Mutual Water Company Applicant: Alpine PCS & Cellular One of San Luis Obispo Project Location: South east corner of Serena Court and Mercedes Avenue (no address) Atascadero Mutual Water Company property, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN 028-221-007, 029-105-041 Project Description: The project proposes the establishment of a co -location telecommunication wireless cellular facility on Atascadero Mutual Water Company property near the existing water tank on Serena Court. The facility will include the installation of eight 20 -foot tall monopoles and associated above ground equipment shelters including one 8 -foot x 12 - foot utility structure and several smaller utility cabinets. General Plan Designation: Rural Residential, Zoning District: Rural Residential Environmental PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2001-035: Based on the findings of the initial study, the Community Development Determination Department recommends that the Planning Commission find that no significant harm would come to the environment from approval of this Conditional Use Permit, with the incorporation of the proposed mitigation measures. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review through November 6, 2001 at 6500 Palma Avenue, Community Development Department, Room 104, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Staff Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2001-055 certifying the Recommendation: proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Conditional Use Permit 2001-0037 and approving Conditional Use Permit 2001-0037, a request to establish two telecommunication facilities on APN 028-221- 007 and APN 029-105-041. Associate Planner Jamie Kirk provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 5 of 14 PUBLIC COMMENT Trish Knight, representing applicant Alpine PCS, gave a presentation on the project and answered questions of the Commission. Commissioner Kelley inquired into the impact to the trees in the area from the tower and its foundation. Ms. Knight replied that there is a 2 to 4 -foot footing on the pole but it will be outside of the existing drip lines and root barriers of the trees. The poles are approximately five to ten feet from drip lines of the trees. Commissioner O'Malley asked how far from the base of the tree the tower would be. Ms. Knight stated that the distance would be about 25 feet and that signals would broadcast around or over the trees. Commissioner Norton asked for a construction timeline for the project. Ms. Knight stated that for Alpine PCS it would take approximately three to four weeks for the entire project. Dino Patrino, representing applicant Cellular One, stated that the timeline for their part of the project would be about five weeks due to the fact that their equipment must be pit -set. He also indicated that Cellular One was in agreement with the staff report and would be able to meet the mitigation measures and agreed with the conditions of approval. Commissioner Fonzi asked about the reflective qualities of the antennas. Ms. Knight stated that the antennas would be painted in a non -reflective color. Chairman Eddings closed the Public Comment session. Commissioner Kelley commented that this is one the best applications of this sort that has come before the Commission and he supports the project. MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner O'Malley to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2001-055 certifying the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Conditional Use Permit 2001-0037 and approving Conditional Use Permit 2001-0037, a request to establish two telecommunication facilities on APN 028-221-007 and APN 029-105-041. AYES: Commissioners Kelley, O'Malley, Norton, Blaser, Fonzi, Bentz and Chairman Eddings NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7: 0 by a roll -call vote. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 6 of 14 6555 Atascadero Avenue Single Family Planned Development, ZCH 2001-0014, CUP 2001-0048, TTM 2001-0007 Applicant: Jim Shores, PO Box 216, Atascadero, CA 93423 Project Location: 6555 Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-201-001, 002 Project Description: The proposed project consists of an application for a zone change, conditional use permit (CUP) and tentative tract map. The zone change request would establish a Planned Development #7 overlay on the site subject to a master plan of development (CUP) that would allow seven (7) single family residences to be constructed. The tentative tract map would create a seven (7) lot subdivision. The project would be subject to architectural and landscape standards. The project site is a flat lot with one existing single family house and is adjacent to Atascadero Creek. General Plan Designation: LDMF (Low Density Multi-Family)Zoning District: RMF -10 (Residential Multi -Family 10 -bedrooms per acre) Environmental PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2001 -044 - Based on the findings of the initial study, the Community Development Determination Department recommends that the Planning Commission find that no significant harm would come to the environment from approval of this project, with the incorporation of the proposed mitigation measures. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review through November 6, 2001 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 2001-0057, recommending that the City Recommendation: Council certify Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration ; and, 2. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2001-0058, recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance for first reading to approve Zone Change 2001-0014 based on findings; and, 3. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2001-0059, recommending that the City Council approve the Master Plan of Development (CUP 2001-0048) based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring.; and, 4. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2001-0060, recommending the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2001-0007, based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring. Community Development Director Warren Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 7 of 14 PUBLIC COMMENT Russ Thompson, R. Thompson Consulting representing the applicant Jim Shores, stated that this type of project is in demand in Atascadero as it is considered affordable for new construction as well as providing upgraded architecture and extensive landscaping. Regarding maintenance of the sedimentation basin, this could be covered in the C.C.& R.'s or the road maintenance agreement. Mr. Thompson expressed two concerns with the staff report. 1. Condition #12: Request that the pathway easement be dedicated to the City of Atascadero. It is felt that it would be difficult to ask the property owners to accept the liability and maintenance associated with a public pathway. 2. Condition #15: Request to not exclude the use of turf areas in the backyards of those lots that front on the creek, but rather to limit the use of turf to about 50% and incorporate native plants compatible with the riparian habitat. The turf is an important component of the sedimentation basin and will help get oils and sediment to drop out of the storm water runoff. Commissioner Kelley asked if there are plans for fencing of the yards. Mr. Thompson indicated that perimeter fencing along the creek and Atascadero Avenue would be low fencing, perhaps split rail, to give an open feeling. The lower two lots would most likely have standard wood fencing in the back yards to provide privacy. Commissioner O'Malley asked if the project excludes the use of chain link fencing. Mr. Thompson assured the Commission that the owner has no intention of using chain link fencing. Commissioner Kelley suggested that privacy fencing be allowed along lots one and four as their property is close to an active walkway. Mr. Thompson was agreeable with this suggestion. Director Frace advised the Commission that in placing a six-foot fence there it would not possible to see what is on the other side of the fence, which might promote loitering, graffiti, etc., where if it were more open, people would be less likely to loiter. If a homeowner wanted a privacy fence within the lot, this could be worked out providing they were not fencing the whole property line. Additionally, these units which are on a raised foundation so they will be a little above the path. Commissioner O'Malley expressed concern with allowing lawn and the impact to trees and creek by the additional watering required. Director Frace stated that staff was concerned that the chemicals, fertilizers and water required of turf might have impacts on the native plants in that area. However, it might be possible to have some small turf areas, and Condition 15 could be reworded to say, "minimize turf lawn area." Commissioner O'Malley asked about ongoing maintenance for the basin area. Mr. Thompson stated that there would be C.C. & R.'s or a maintenance agreement stating that the property owners would contribute to the maintenance of the road and the common utilities. The maintenance of the basin area should it fall into disrepair could be easily be added to the agreement. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 8 of 14 Commissioner Bentz asked why the applicant is objecting to adding sidewalks into the maintenance or CC&R agreements. Mr. Thompson stated that if it were an internal walkway used exclusively by the people who live there it would be appropriate to include the sidewalks, however as this is a component part of a future walkway that the public would be utilizing up and down the creek, it should be maintained in a public condition by the City. Commissioner O'Malley stated that he is inclined to support the project because of the walkway, and he feels there might be a way to compromise so that the applicant could put it in and maintain it until such time as the City completes its plan of a continuous pathway at which time the City would take over maintenance. Joan O'Keefe, 9985 Old Morro Road East, felt it would be advisable to have the arborist's tree protection plan when the Commission is making the decision on this project. She feels this would provide a baseline for the project. Regarding the easement, Mrs. O'Keefe agrees with the applicant and could envision not having a pathway there but rather vegetating it and have it as an open space easement. She can see having the City take over maintenance of the pathway because of its public access. She would like to ensure that the live oaks being planted are part of the landscaping plan and not being considered as mitigation because these trees are a different species from the trees being removed. She does not feel oak trees fit into an area where there is not a lot of room due to the dropping of the acorns. Chairman Eddings closed the Public Comment session. Commissioner Kelley agreed with Mrs. O'Keefe regarding the easement. He does not think a public walkway should go through private property, and that this walkway when developed the way the City wants it to be will be similar to a city park and should be maintained by the City. If maintained by the City it will be taken care of uniformly, and he feels this should be submitted to the City Council suggesting that the property be deeded over to them and they can put the walkway in whenever they want to and maintain it. Additionally, regarding the turf and the fencing, there is the possibility of young families moving into these houses and the creek will pose a hazard to children; homeowners should have the option to protect their families, dogs and property from the public walkway as well as the creek. Commissioner Kelley feels this is a top quality project and much needed in the City. Chairman Eddings also agreed with Mrs. O'Keefe regarding the pathway and the hazards of low fencing. However, he cannot see delaying the project over the arborist's report. In the past the Commission has asked to receive the arborist's report for the public hearing, and he recommends that in the future an arborist's report be submitted at the time of the hearing. Perhaps the report could be submitted to the City Council when they consider this project. Chairman Eddings feels this is a well designed, quality project that will provide badly needed new housing in a moderate price category. He agrees with allowing some turf for its cleansing quality. Commissioner Blaser suggested that the turf for the backyards not exceed 50% of the space of the yard. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 9 of 14 Commissioner Fonzi was concerned over the issue of public benefit. If the project is to be approved as a PD -7, it must provide some kind of public benefit and if the walking path is taken out, the Commission must consider denying the PD -7. Commissioner Kelley stated that it is not the intent to remove the creek way access, but rather to transfer the responsibility of its maintenance and ownership to the City. Commissioner Eddings felt it was unfair to ask the future homeowners to assume the liability for that pathway. Commissioner Blaser suggested that the project be conditioned so that the applicant deeded the six-foot easement over to the City and then leave the easement as status quo until such time that the pathway could be laid from start to finish. Commissioner Fonzi felt the sidewalks are out of character with the neighborhood as there are no other sidewalks along Atascadero Avenue except in front of the school offices on the opposite side of the street. Director Frace stated that there is the option to pay in -lieu fees and defer it, and the City Engineer commonly does that where the sidewalk would be the only one on the block. However, in this project because it is so near the school, this is an area where sidewalks make sense. Commissioner O'Malley, felt there would be no continuity in placing the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street from the bridge where the pedestrian area actually is. This would encourage people to cross the street to get to the sidewalk. He does not see a need for sidewalks now and likes the idea of waiting until the City gets to a point where they are doing sidewalks in other areas along the street, they could then come back and add it to the tax bill. Commissioner O'Malley likes the decomposed granite walkway along the creek, which could be deeded over to the City. Commissioner Kelley stated that the idea of the General Plan is to maintain the rural atmosphere of the town and he could go along with entering into an agreement in the future when the sidewalks would become part of the neighborhood. He also raised the issue of eliminating some parking along the street if there was a sidewalk in the area. Director Frace asked the Commission to be clear on their recommendation as the City Engineer is strongly recommending the project do frontage improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk and road widening. Commissioner Norton stated that she favors the curb, gutter and sidewalk recommendation and would like to see it remain. She feels that this would provide better drainage and a safer route to school for the children. If these items were removed, she would like to consult the Superintendent of Schools who is working on the Safe Route to School project. Commissioner Kelley indicated that the Commission would only be deferring the construction of a sidewalk to such time as other projects come along. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 10 of 14 Director Frace stated that in a deferred agreement the City would ask the developer to pay an in - lieu fee that the City would bank and likely spend somewhere else. He feels that if this project does not put the sidewalks in they will never be put in. Commissioner O'Malley asked if it were possible in the future to add a walkway to the bridge that would connect to this sidewalk. Director Frace suggested that the Commission recommend that the City Engineer look at the pedestrian continuity and how the bridge would be designed to connect prior to this project going to the City Council for final approval. Commissioner Bentz asked if the frontage improvement includes widening of the street and does the improvement go all the way to the centerline of the street, and, if this is the case, perhaps it is time to force some of these improvements to be done when the construction occurs as there are safety and traffic issues on this street that must be addressed. Commissioner Norton asked if the school district would sign off on projects like this that are within a certain radius of the school. Director Frace stated that there is the Safe Route to School program that the School District works with the Public Works Department on. He is uncertain if this is one of the routes, but feels that it most likely is and that this is one of the reasons the City Engineer is recommending a sidewalk be placed there. Commissioner Blaser questioned whether the oak trees should be replaced with other trees per Mrs. O'Keefe's suggestion. Director Frace referred to Master Plan of Development, page 71. Condition # 18, is the call out for mitigation, so the nine trees requested for removal translates into a replacement of 20 five - gallon trees. On the staff report, page 54, is the mitigation requirement, so it is either 20 trees or $1,000. Mitigation can be done in any combination the Commission prefers or it can be referred to the applicant and staff to determine. Commissioner Fonzi wants the issue of the sidewalks to be looked at by the City Engineer. Commissioner Kelley would like as part of the motion that the curb, gutter and sidewalk not be a part of the resolution and that the City Engineer and the applicant's engineer work out a resolution to an alternative way to provide for bicycle paths and pedestrian traffic, and that if curb, gutter and sidewalk be required at a future date that a deferred improvement agreement be in place to address that issue. Commissioner O'Malley felt that this could be approved as recommended by staff with the request that staff or the applicant do the additional research as discussed and pass that research on to the City Council. The recommendation could be as the applicant and staff have agreed upon with the change on items number 12 and 15 of the Conditions with some more research done so that the City Council had some options to consider. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 11 of 14 Commissioner Bentz felt that the Commission should approve the project as submitted by staff. Chairman Eddings poled the Commission as to whether they preferred to recommend that the sidewalk, curb and gutter work be deferred or to recommend the project as submitted by staff. Commissioner Norton: Approve as drawn with a recommendation that other options be looked at as well. Commissioner Bentz: Agrees with Commissioner Norton. Commissioner Fonzi: Agrees with Commissioners Norton and Bentz as long as the wording is that the City Engineer consider other options and present them to the City Council. Commissioner O'Malley: Agrees with Commissioner Fonzi. Commissioner Kelley: Agrees with the Commissioners as long as there is strong wording on the recommendation. Commissioner Blaser: Agrees and would word it to say that the City is to revisit the transition from the bridge sidewalk area and consider the character of the neighborhood in the sidewalk recommendation. Chairman Eddings suggested that the project be approved as is with the language that the Commission "strongly recommend" the City Council consider deferring the curb, gutter and sidewalk. Commissioner O'Malley stated that he did not hear the majority of the opinion expressing "strongly recommend." Chairman Eddings poled the Commission on use of the word "strong." Commissioner Norton: Did not like the word. Commissioner Bentz: Did not support it. Commissioner Fonzi: Prefers using the term "due consideration." Commissioner O'Malley: Don't need the word "strong." Commissioner Kelley: Abstain. Commissioner Blaser: Can support "due consideration." MOTION: By Vice Chairman Bentz and seconded by Commissioner O'Malley to approve the application as submitted by staff with a request to City Council to give due consideration to the curb, gutter, sidewalk requirement being revised by the City Engineer and/or other alternatives being submitted by him specifically as it pertains to the sidewalk across the creek bridge, the dedication of the six foot trail City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 12 of 14 to the City after completion of construction, the allowance of up to 50% turf in the back yard of lots 1 and 4, and for the staff and developer to work together on tree mitigation. AYES: Commissioners Bentz, O'Malley, Blaser, Kelley, Fonzi, Norton and Chairman Eddings. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7.0 by a Voll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 6. Tree Removal Permit 2001-0014: 3900 Traffic Way Tract 2317 Request to remove a 30 -inch live oak tree located in the future alignment of Orillis Way. Staff Recommends: The Planning Commission considers the removal of the native oak trees subject to the mitigation as required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance and specified within the project conditions. Community Development Director Warren Frace provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. Russ Thompson, applicant, stated that the survey information as received was not verified and the trees were plotted incorrectly. It is not possible to squeeze the road between the trees and have it be safe. Additionally, the tree is not particularly aesthetic as 2/3 of the canopy is on one side of the tree and this presents a safety concern as to the long-term health of the tree. PUBLIC COMMENT Joan O'Keefe, 9985 Old Morro Road East, is concerned that the tree may have already been so impacted by heavy equipment that it will die and there is no sense in attempting to save it as it presents a safety hazard. Chairman Eddings closed the Public Comment session. Director Frace stated that the mitigation fee as stated in the Resolution was incorrect. The fee is $716.00 not $358.00. MOTION: By Chairman Eddings and seconded by Commissioner O'Malley to allow the removal of this tree with the payment of proper mitigation. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 13 of 14 Commissioner O'Malley questioned whether the median was necessary given the removal of the tree, and asked if the median requirement was deleted would this permit moving the road farther away from the remaining tree. MOTION: By Chairman Eddings and seconded by Commissioner O'Malley to allow the removal of this tree with the payment of proper mitigation, removal of the median, and to move the road away from the existing tree. AYES: Commissioners O'Malley, Norton, Blaser, Fonzi, Kelley, Bentz and Chairman Eddings. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS & REPORTS Commissioner Norton asked about a special meeting to address sewer issues and a tour of the sewer plant. Director Frace stated that the City Engineer would be making a presentation to the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on December 4th. At that time a tour could be scheduled for the sewer plant. Commissioner Norton also requested that the Commission discuss the 300 -foot radius for contacting residents regarding proposed projects at their next study session. Commissioner Norton asked for an update on how the City Council was progressing on the creek setback issue. Director Frace referred to the Council endorsed Draft Land Use Plan included in the Commission's packet. This is what is now before the consultant who is preparing the Draft General Plan text document as well as the EIR. The Council did endorse the 10 policy options as forwarded from the Commission. The Council has also endorsed the Commission recommendation for creek setbacks. The major change that occurred was the density for multi- family, which they changed back down to 16 units per acre, but did provide for additional density bonuses for affordable projects and projects with high quality design that would allow a project to get back to the 22 units. Commissioner Kelley asked whether the Main Street organization would be providing direction to the Commission on downtown zoning as requested by the Commission. Associate Planner Kirk stated that staff had just received a signature on that resolution from Chairman Eddings and they will be forwarding it to Main Street to be agendized for their next meeting. Chairman Eddings asked about the outcome of the Ensenada Street issue. Director Frace stated that the City Council directed the City Engineer to close off that segment of the street. Commissioner Fonzi requested more information regarding the Safeway to School program. th Director Frace will ask the City Engineer to address this issue on December 4 City of Atascadero Planning Commission Minutes ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting November 6, 2001 Page 14 of 14 Chairman Eddings adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on November 20, 2001. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary Attachment 1 — Joan O'Keefe Adopted l l -20-01 Cdvlpmnt/PC Minutes 01/PC Minutes 11-2006-Ol.gp.doc