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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 05-06-03CITY OFATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting May 6, 2003 — 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Beraud, Jones, O'Keefe, Porter, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi Absent: Commissioner Bentz Staff: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Planning Services Manager Steve McHarris, Assistant Planner Kelly Davis and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was Commission consensus to approve the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON APRIL 15, 2003. MOTION: By Commissioner Jones and seconded by Vice Chairperson Kelley to approve the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting on April 15, 2003. AYES: Commissioners Jones, Beraud, Porter, O'Keefe, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 2. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2003-0049: 8380 ALTA VISTA AVE. Request to remove thirteen (13) native oak trees, one of which is in excess of 24 "dbh, in conjunction with the development of an 3,485 square foot new single-family home located at 8380 Alta Vista Ave. (APN 031-114-002) Staff recommends: The Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC 2003-0049 to approve the request to remove thirteen (13) native oak trees subject to the guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. Assistant Planner Kelly Davis provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Reninger, applicant, stated the main reason for requesting removal of the trees was to get the driveway in and create better off street parking. Mr. Reninger answered questions of the Commission. Eric Greening indicated that the primary impact to trees on the property is from the driveway rather than the house. He questioned if alternative configurations for the driveway had been explored, as a finding is required that the project cannot be reasonably designed to avoid the impacts. Jim Reninger reiterated that the driveway is needed for off street parking and that all the homes on Alta Vista have garages that face the street and similar driveways. Mr. Reninger answered additional questions of the Commission. Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period. Commissioner O'Keefe referred to Mr. Greening's question on a possible redesign of the driveway and stated that a finding must be made with regard to tree removal that the driveway could not be redesigned. She indicated that there was no information in the record that this issue had been discussed with the applicant. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt Resolution PC 2003-0049 to approve the request to remove thirteen (13) native oak trees subject to the guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. AYES: Commissioners Jones, Beraud, Porter, O'Keefe, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2003-0091: RESIDENTIAL SECOND UNIT AT 8875 CARMELITA AVE Applicant: Sean and Claudia Galbreath Project Title: CUP 2003-0091 Project Location: 8875 Carmelita Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County); APN 031-281-030 Project The proposed project, Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2003-0091), is a request to establish a Description: residential second unit at 8875 Carmelita Ave, consistent with the performance standards set forth in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Proposed CEQA Exemption by Statute Section 15303. The project will have no significant effect on Environmental the environment. Determination Staff The Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2003-0047, certifying the proposed environmental determination, and approving Conditional Use Permit 2003-0091, a request to Recommendation establish a residential second unit within the Residential Single Family -Y zone, based on findings and subject to conditions. Assistant Planner Kelly Davis provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Sean Galbreath, 8875 Carmelita Avenue, applicant, answered questions of the Commission. Chairperson Fond closed the Public Comment period. Vice Chairperson Kelley discussed Condition of Approval No. 13 and felt that because this was a single-family residence by itself that meets all the necessary setbacks required by the City, it is inappropriate to ask for landscaping. He expressed concern that the condition called for trees to be on the south and east side where all the utilities will run and felt it is a poor decision to plant trees along sewer and utility lines. Vice Chairperson Kelley requested the Commission omit that part of the condition. Commissioner O'Keefe asked staff why this condition was included. Assistant Planner Davis stated that in a single-family neighborhood with units pushed toward the back where yard space is generally private, staff felt that screening would be a good option. Commissioner Beraud inquired if the applicant were in agreement with the condition. Sean Galbreath, applicant, stated that he would prefer planting smaller more shrub type plants. He intends to have solid fencing around the property, which would serve as privacy screening. He is not agreeable to planting substantial trees over his sewer line. Commissioner Jones felt Condition of Approval No. 13 could be modified and still provide screening. He suggested leaving some form of screening language in Condition 13 but delete the tree requirement. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Porter to adopt Resolution No. PC 2003-0047, to approve Conditional Use Permit 2003-0091, to establish a residential second unit at 8875 Carmelita Avenue in the RSF-Y zone, subject to the findings, conditions and exhibits as attached, and modifying Condition of Approval No. 13 to read that trees be planted at 20 foot on center from the southeast corner for 120 feet in both directions to provide blockage of the house to neighbors. AYES: Commissioners Porter, Jones, Beraud, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi NOES: Commissioner O'Keefe ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 5:1 by a roll call vote. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS & REPORTS Vice Chairperson Kelley asked if telephone numbers of applicants could be included in Commission packets. Community Development Director Frace stated that staff would include phone numbers in the future. Commissioner Beraud inquired if there was such a thing as an unbuildable lot. Director Frace indicated that there are certain lots determined to be unbuildable based on conditions that prohibit compliance with building code regulations, i.e. setbacks from blue line creeks for septic systems, driveway slopes, etc. Chairperson Fonzi asked when the report on the Sombrilla property would be before the Commission. Director Frace said the City Engineer is looking at the corrections on the project and it should be back to the Commission in the next 30 days. Director Frace reminded the Commission of the special study session on affordable housing issues tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. Vice Chairperson Kelley asked for an update on the Dove Creek project. Director Frace indicated that staff has been working with the new property owners on a revised project description. The project application was formally submitted two weeks ago and there should be a joint study session of the City Council and Planning Commission for the project before the application is finalized. Commissioner Beraud inquired when the Woodland Project would be brought before the Commission. Director Frace stated there was not an exact timeline yet and reviewed the status of the project. He indicated that the affordable housing issue was key on this project and it will not go through the process until there are parameters set by the City Council on how affordable housing will be dealt with. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Fonzi adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on May 20, 2003. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary \\Cityhall\CDvlpmnt\— PC Minutes\PC Minutes 03\PC Minutes. 05-6-03.gp.doc