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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 06-17-03CITY OFATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting June 17, 2003 — 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and Vice Chairperson Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Beraud, O'Keefe, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi Absent: Commissioners Bentz, Jones and Porter Staff: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry, 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. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON JUNE 3, 2003. MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Vice Chairperson Kelley to approve the Consent Calendar. AYES: Commissioners O'Keefe, Beraud, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 2. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2003-0037: 7400 ENCINAL AVE. Request to remove ten (10) native oak trees, three of which are in excess of 24 "dbh, in conjunction with the development of an 2,600 square foot new single-family home located at 7400 Encinal Ave. (APN 030-031-015) Staff recommends: The Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC 2003-0059 to approve the request to remove ten (10) 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 Ron Orcutt, 5305 Cascabel Avenue, applicant, addressed questions raised by the Commission. Mr. Orcutt stated that he will work with the arborist and builder to keep and protect as many trees as possible, only trees in very poor condition would be removed, and pruning, especially along the driveway, would be minimal. Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Kelley and seconded by Chairperson Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2003-0059 to approve the request to remove ten (10) native oak trees subject to the guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. AYES: Commissioners O'Keefe, Beraud, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. CUP 2003-0092 Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: CUP 2003-0092 Project Location: 5493 Traffic Way, Recreation Center, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County); APN 028-361-033 Project The proposed project is an indoor recreation use, Conditional Use Permit (CUP Description: 2003-0092), to establish a public youth recreation center, and community recreation center at 5493 Traffic Way. The General Plan Land, Use and Zoning District is Industrial. Proposed The project has been determined to qualify for a Class 1 Categorically Exemption Environmental under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA section Determination 15301; Class 1; Minor alteration of existing facilities.) Assistant Planner Kelly Davis provided the staff report and with Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT None MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Kelley and seconded by Commissioner O'Keefe to adopt Resolution No. PC 2003-0057 certifying proposed environmental determination and approving Conditional Use Permit 2003-0092 subject to the findings, conditions and exhibits as attached. AYES: Commissioners O'Keefe, Beraud, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. 4. ZCH 2003-0054 Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: ZCH 2003-0054 Zoning Text Amendment Project Location: CPK - Commercial Park Zoning District (San Luis Obispo County) Project The proposed project is a zoning text amendment to the City's Municipal Code Description: Article 12, Section 9-3.252 allowing: eating and drinking places of up to 2,000 square feet; office, business and health care services as permitted uses within the City's CPK - Commercial Park zoning district. Proposed The proposed project has been analyzed adequately in the 2002 General Plan EIR Environmental pursuant to applicable standards and impacts have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to the that EIR. Determination Planning Services Manager Steve McHarris provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Thomas McGee, 1341 Overall Road, explained that he and his daughter would like to open a restaurant in Atascadero and it has been difficult to find a location. They would like to have a sit-down restaurant serving wine and beer. Mr. McGee answered questions of the Commission. Charlotte Covington, 3000 El Camino Real, stated she has been working in the restaurant industry since her college graduation. She would like to have a restaurant with enough square footage to do events such as rehearsal dinners, meetings, etc. She has spoken with local businesses near her proposed site and has determined there is a need for a nice dining place in the area. Mrs. Covington discussed her feelings on the beer and wine issue. She is in support of this proposed zone change. Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period. There was Commission discussion regarding increasing the allowable square footage to 2,500, and allowing beer and wine in a restaurant or restaurant/bar setting. Chairperson Fonzi expressed concerned that this change might allow the establishment in the CPK Zone of bars serving alcohol only. MOTION: By Chairperson Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner O'Keefe to adopt Resolution 2003-0058, recommending that the City Council of the City of Atascadero adopt the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and change the words "Eating and Drinking Places" to "Restaurants," and increase allowable area to 2500 square feet. AYES: Commissioners O'Keefe, Beraud, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion Passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS & REPORTS Commissioner O'Keefe referred to her appeal of the project on Santa Ysabel and asked why people with addresses out of the area were noticed regarding the project. Community Development Director Warren Frace stated that the Municipal Code requires that property owners not occupants must be noticed. Commissioner O'Keefe questioned when the inclusionary ordinance would be coming back to the Planning Commission. Director Frace indicated that staff estimates it will most likely be toward the end of the year before an inclusionary ordinance would actually be in effect. Council will be asked at its next meeting to adopt an interim policy to deal with the planned developments and the specific plans and to set some general guidelines, which the Commission has requested, on inclusionary housing. Vice Chairperson Kelley commented that it would be helpful to get a synopsis of proposed projects prior to the staff report to better facilitate answering questions from the community when notices are published in the paper. Director Frace stated that staff keeps a running list of planning projects that are in house and in various stages of review. It would be possible to periodically run these lists by the Commission. Commissioner Beraud asked if the publication "Living Among the Oaks" is still available to the public. Director Frace indicated most likely they just ran out and are in the process of reordering, additionally, staff is speaking with ANTA regarding ordering new publication materials. Commissioner Beraud referred to the parking lot near Atascadero Lake and inquired why the trees were removed. Director Frace stated there is a Master Plan for the entire lake approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission that calls for the construction of a parking lot and a grand lawn along the road. The trees were removed for grading in this area. Commissioner Beraud expressed concern regarding the lack of tree protection for 7380 Encinal. Chairperson Fonzi thanked staff for their excellent presentations, and asked for a preview of upcoming Commission agendas. Commissioner O'Keefe referred to the trees removed on the Atascadero Lake parking lot and stated they probably could have been used for lumber. She indicated there is a business in San Luis Obispo that does this type of work. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Fonzi adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on July 1, 2003. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary