HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 11-18-03CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
November 18, 2003 — 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and Commissioner Bentz led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Bentz, Beraud, Jones, O'Keefe, Porter, Vice Chairperson Kelley
and Chairperson Fonzi
Absent: None
Staff: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Planning Services Manager
Steve McHarris, Associate Planner Kelly Gleason, Associate Planner Kerry
Margason and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Vice Chairperson Kelley to approve the
agenda.
AYES: Commissioners Bentz, Beraud, O'Keefe, Porter, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Jones
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
James Carpenter, 8200 Casita Road, questioned a Subdivision Review Board determination on
his property dating from 1982. Mr. Carpenter distributed a handout regarding his concerns to the
Commission. (Exhibit A)
Eric Greening 7365 Valle, asked about the schedule for the joint study session of the City
Council and Planning Commission to be held tomorrow.
Chairperson Fond closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON NOVEMBER 4, 2003.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Vice Chairperson Kelley to approve the
consent calendar.
AYES: Commissioners Bentz, Beraud, Porter, O'Keefe, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Jones
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.
2. Tentative Parcel Man 2003-0048: 9710 (old Santa Rosa Rd 2 -lot (Baldwin)
Applicant:
Loren and Margaret Baldwin, 8710 Old Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Owner:
Loren and Margaret Baldwin, 8710 Old Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
Tentative Parcel Map 2003-0048
Project
8710 Old Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero, CA
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 056-151-021
Project
The proposed project consists of a parcel map subdividing one existing parcel into two parcels.
Description:
Proposed parcel 1 is currently developed with two single-family dwellings and there would be no
further development on this lot. Proposed parcel 2 is currently developed with a single-family
dwelling and would be allowed an additional secondary unit, no greater than 800 square feet. The
project site is located within the Residential Single Family —Y (1 acre minimum) zoning district.
The project will continue to take access from Old Santa Rosa Road. Water service will be
provided by Atascadero Mutual Water Company and the property is served by the City's
wastewater facilities.
General Plan Designation: SFR -Y
Zoning District: RFS -Y
Proposed
This project is exempt from CEQA per CEQA Guideline 15315.
Environmental
Determination:
Planning Services Manager Steve McHarris provided the staff report and answered questions of
the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Skip Touchon, Twin Cities Surveys, applicant's representative, stated the applicant was in
agreement with the staff report. Mr. Touchon answered questions of the Commission.
Jerry McDaniel, 9119 San Gabriel Road, stated he was in favor of this proposal, but suggested
the area be zoned down to 1/2 acre or less as this would be more in line with the surrounding
properties.
Eric Greening raised several issues regarding the project: 1) help with placement for the
individual who currently resides in the second unit, which is considered to be affordable, and 2)
permitting showers in workshops should be re -considered by the Commission.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Jones agreed with Mr. Greening's comments regarding allowing showers in
workshops and stated he was in favor of the project.
Commissioner Beraud asked that a condition be added allowing the current tenant of the second
unit sufficient time to find housing.
Vice Chairperson Kelley indicated that 60 days notice must be given to the tenant if they have
been in the unit over one year.
MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt
Resolution No. PC 2003-0114 approving Tentative Parcel Map 2003-0048, a
request to subdivide one parcel totaling 2.064 acres into two parcels of 1 acre and
1.01 acres gross, based on findings and subject to conditions with the addition of
the clarification of Condition 8. b., and the addition of Fire Department Condition
No. 28.
AYES: Commissioners O'Keefe, Jones, Beraud, Porter, Bentz, Kelley and Chairperson
Fonzi
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote.
3. Conditional Use Permit 2002-0080 Revision: Atascadero Avenue and
Morro Road Mixed Use
Applicant: Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alcantara Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit 2002-0080 Amendment
Project
Southeast corner of Morro Road and Atascadero Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 031-052-024
Project
The project consists of the revision of the existing master site plan to replace the multi -family
Description:
residential component of the development with office commercial buildings. The commercial office
buildings will increase by 4,300 square feet for a total of 11,400 square feet. The previously approved
residential portion consisting of seven semi -attached multi -family dwellings will be eliminated from
the project. A single shared driveway will provide access to Morro Road (SR 41) and two driveways
are proposed onto Atascadero Avenue. The site will have coordinated architecture and 20,000 sf of
landscaping. The existing site is a vacant pasture with minimal slope and limited vegetation.
General Plan: General Commercial,
Zoning District Commercial Professional / PD -3.
Proposed
CERTIFIED MITOGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2003-0010:
Environmental
Based on the findings of the initial study, the Community Development Department recommends that
Determination
the Planning Commission find that no significant harm would come to the environment from
amendment of this project and re -certify the existing negative declaration.
Associate Planner Kelly Gleason provided the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alcantara, applicant, answered questions of the Commission.
Eric Greening agreed that the project was well designed and commented on staff analysis of
revenue benefits to the City. He questioned if there were an increase in total hard-scaping and
whether additional drainage would be needed if there were.
Chairperson Fond closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Beraud discussed the changes she had suggested to Mr. Gearhart regarding
methods for increasing green space and decreasing the encroachment into the residential area.
There was Commission discussion regarding Commissioner Beraud's suggestions.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Kelley and seconded by Chairperson Fonzi to adopt
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-0115 approving a revision to Conditional
Use Permit 2002-0080, to include an additional 4,560 square feet of commercial
office space and eliminate seven multi -family residential units at 7055 Morro
Road.
AYES: Commissioners O'Keefe, Jones, Beraud, Porter, Bentz, Kelley and Chairperson
Fonzi
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS & REPORTS
Vice Chairperson Kelley asked about the traffic study for the apartments on San Diego Road.
Director Frace indicated that this item is on staff s list of future reports to the Commission.
Commissioner Beraud asked if a date had been set for 3F Meadows. Director Frace stated that
there would be a presentation at the next Commission meeting regarding tree protection and
removals on the site.
Commissioner O'Keefe raised the issue of the 11:00 adjournment as discussed at the last
Commission Meeting. There was Commission discussion on the issue. No further staff action
was deemed necessary on this item.
Chairperson Fonzi asked if a homeless shelter has been approved for the north end of town.
Community Development Director Frace stated that this was not the case, but a Conditional Use
application has been submitted for a homeless shelter on this end of town.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Lube N' Go will make a brief presentation regarding possibility of submitting a Conditional Use
Permit application for development of an automotive oil & lube service facility at the vacant
service station site within the Rite-Aid shopping center following a brief staff presentation of
future planning within the site vicinity.
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave a brief report on this item and explained
the process for tonight's discussion.
Adam Scattini, owner of Lube and Go in Paso Robles, made a presentation on his proposal to the
Commission. Mr. Scattini answered questions of the Commission and asked for some feedback
from the Commission before he proceeds with the CUP application.
Commissioners made the following comments on the proposal:
Commissioner O'Keefe stated that this site was not an entertainment area, but rather a shopping
center; she indicated that this use is appropriate for a shopping center and with good design the
building could be buffered and tied in to the site.
Vice Chairperson Kelley commented that he would have no problem looking at the CUP
application, but there are some issues that should be addressed such as traffic, use of parking lot,
and placement of the building.
Commissioner Jones indicated that he has difficulty with this type of use in that area. His vision
is for retail/restaurant storefront type uses.
Commissioner Bentz stated that he is in support of staffs position and does not feel this is a
compatible use. He would prefer to see something more compatible with the existing businesses.
Vice Chairperson Kelley stated his agreement with Commissioner O'Keefe's comments
regarding this type of facility in a shopping center.
Commissioner Porter stated he has no problem with this type of use and that the design would be
the determining factor for any future decision. He feels this type of business is compatible in this
location.
Commissioner Beraud agreed with staff s comments regarding thinking in the long-term, and she
would like to see staff help the applicant find an alternate location.
Chairperson Fonzi would like to see all the facilities turned around and facing the back of the lot
rather than the front. She would prefer this to go through with a sunset clause on the CUP.
Director Frace reminded the Commission about the joint study session tomorrow on the Dove
Creek project and reviewed upcoming Planning Commission agendas.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Fonzi adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of
the Planning Commission on December 2, 2003.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
The following exhibits are available for review in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — James Carpenter, Packet on Lot Line Adjustment
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