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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 02-03-04CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting February 3, 2004 — 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and Commissioner Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Bentz, Beraud, Jones, O'Keefe, Porter, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi Absent: None Staff: Community Development Director Warren Frace, City Engineer Steve Kahn, Planning Services Manager Steve McHarris, Associate Planner Kelly Gleason, Associate Planner Kerry Margason, Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson, Civil Engineer Jeff van den Eikhof and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner O'Keefe to approve the agenda. AYES: Commissioners Bentz, O'Keefe, Beraud, Jones, Porter, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7:0 by a Noll -call vote. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS A. ELECTION OF NEW CHAIR AND VICE -CHAIR Chairperson Fonzi thanked the Commission for their support during her tenure as Chairperson. MOTION: By Chairperson Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Jones to elect Vice Chairperson Kelley to the position of Planning Commission Chairperson. AYES: Commissioners Jones, Bentz, Beraud, Porter, O'Keefe, Kelley and Chairperson Fonzi NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote. MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Bentz to elect Commissioner Jones to the position of Planning Commission Vice Chairperson. AYES: Commissioners Fonzi, Bentz, Jones, Beraud, Porter, O'Keefe and Chairperson Kelley NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote. Chairperson Kelley thanked the Commission for electing him as Chairperson and commended Commissioner Fonzi for the excellent job she had done in the position. PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON JANUARY 20, 2004. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Jones and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to approve the Consent Calendar. AYES: Commissioners Fonzi, Bentz, Beraud, Porter, O'Keefe, Jones and Chairperson Kelley NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 2. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2004-0044,1215 EL CAMINO REAL Request to remove one (1) native oak tree, over 24 -inches in diameter located adjacent to mobile space #1258 at 1215 El Camino Real. Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Rob Boneso, applicant, questioned the mitigation cost of $800 for the tree removal. He stated this fee was too high given the tree is dead and a danger to the public. There was Commission discussion regarding requiring replanting in lieu of the mitigation fee. The applicant stated that it would be difficult to plant additional trees in the park given the close proximity of the mobile homes and the encroachment of existing trees. It was explained to the applicant that the Planning Commission does not have the latitude to waive the mitigation fee if replanting is not an option. There was discussion regarding the health of the tree. Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi the adopt Resolution PC 2004-0003 to approve the request to remove one native oak tree subject to the guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. AYES: Commissioners O'Keefe, Fonzi, Beraud, Porter, Bentz, Jones and Chairperson Kelley NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote. 3. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2004-0045,1205 EL CAMINO REAL Request to remove one (1) Valley Oak tree over 24 -inches in diameter located at 1205 El Camino Real. Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. City Engineer Steve Kahn stated that the City is concerned about the hazardous condition of the tree. Staff has worked with the property owner and it was decided that the City would take care of the mitigation fee and the applicant would remove the tree. PUBLIC COMMENT — None MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner Porter to adopt Resolution PC 2004-0006 to approve the request to remove one Valley Oak tree subject to the guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. AYES: Commissioners Bentz, Porter, Beraud, Fonzi, O'Keefe, Jones and Chairperson Kelley NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7.0 by a Noll -call vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2003-0049,9149 SAN DIEGO RD. Applicant: Joe Jordan, 9149 San Diego Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: Tentative Parcel Map 2003-0049 Project 9149 San Diego Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422, San Luis Obispo County Location: APN 045-353-003 Project A proposed subdivision of an existing 7.47 -acre lot into two individual parcels of 2.50 and 4.97 Description: gross acres. The site is currently developed with a single-family residence, which will be confined to one lot. The new lot will be developed with a new single-family residence. The parcels are slight to moderately sloped and contain one native oak tree. The newly created parcel averages slopes of less than 10%. City sewer will serve the property, and water is available from Atascadero Mutual Water Company. General Plan Designation: RE Zoning District: SFR -Y Proposed Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. Environmental The proposed Negative Declaration is available for public review through 2/3/04 at 6905 El Determination Camino Real, Suite 6, Community Development Department, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Associate Planner Kelly Gleason provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Paul Jordon, applicant's representative, requested Condition of Approval #10 be modified to allow for a 16 foot wide all weather surfaced driveway with 12 feet of paved surface and two feet of gravel shoulder on either side. Mr. Jordon answered questions of the Commission. Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period. There was Commission discussion regarding utilizing an all-weather surface for the entire driveway. MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner O'Keefe to adopt Resolution PC 2004-0004, certifying the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2003-0072 and approving Tentative Parcel Map 2003-0049, a request to subdivide one lot totaling 7.47 -acres into two individual parcels of 2.50 and 4.97 gross acres, based on findings and subject to conditions, and to eliminate Condition of Approval No. 37, and to modify Condition No. 10 to 16 foot wide including two foot shoulders and it be an all-weather road. AYES: Commissioners Bentz, O'Keefe, Porter, Beraud, Fonzi, Jones and Chairperson Kelley NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote. 5. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2003-0053,3210 TRAFFIC WAY Applicant: Blair Gillespie, 3210 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422 Owner: Same Project Title: Tentative Parcel Map 2003-0053 Project 3210 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA Location: (San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-071-013 Project The proposed project consists of a parcel map subdividing one existing lot into two parcels. Description The existing parcel is developed with a single-family residence. The newly created parcel would be available for development of a single family home and an 800 square foot secondary residence. The project site is located within the Residential Single Family — Y (RSF-Y) zoning district. The new parcel will take access from Traffic Way. Onsite septic systems will be used for wastewater and water service will be provided by Atascadero Mutual Water Company. General Plan Designation: SFR -Y Zoning District: RS Proposed Environmental Determination: This project is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 15 Categorical Exemption. Planning Services Manager Steve McHarris provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT — None MOTION: By Commissioner Porter and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to adopt Resolution No. PC 2004-0005 approving Tentative Parcel Map 2003-0053, a request to subdivide one parcel totaling 2.21 acres, gross, into two parcels of 1.07 and 1.14 acres gross, based on findings and subject to conditions. . AYES: Commissioners Porter, Fonzi, Bentz, Beraud, O'Keefe, Jones and Chairperson Kelley NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS & REPORTS Commissioner O'Keefe asked several questions of staff, topics included: 1) inclusionary housing, 2) State density bonus, 3) zoning ordinances and Planned Developments, 4) Tree Ordinance and trigger for "consideration of practical design alternatives," and 5) Strategic Planning Session and information on the City Council's guidelines for public benefits for Planned Developments. Community Development Director Warren Frace addressed Commissioner O'Keefe's questions. Commissioner Beraud inquired if there were information available for the public regarding tree issues. Director Frace stated there is a handout that shows how to do a tree protection plan; copies will be forwarded to the Commission. Chairperson Kelley asked for an update on the Homeless Shelter. Director Frace discussed the status of the shelter project. Commissioner O'Keefe complimented former Chairperson Fonzi on her responsiveness to questions from the public, she is hopeful this will continue. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Development Director Frace reported on the next Planning Commission agenda and stated the Pine Mountain transfer of development rights project will be considered at that time. Director Frace informed the Commission of the 2004 Planners Institute Conference scheduled for March 31 through April 2. He encouraged Commission members to attend. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Kelley adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on February 17, 2004. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary Adopted 2/17/04 \\Cityhall\CDvlpmnt\— PC Minutes\PC Minutes 04\PC Minutes. 2-03-04.gp.doc