HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-16-04CITY OFATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
March 16, 2004 — 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kelley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner O'Keefe led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Beraud, Fonzi, O'Keefe, Peterson, Porter, Jones and
Chairperson Kelley
Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, City Engineer Steve
Kahn, Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris,
Associate Civil Engineer Jeff van den Eikhof, Associate Planner Kelly
Gleason, Associate Planner Kerry Margason and Recording Secretary
Grace Pucci.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Porter and seconded by Commissioner Beraud to
approve the agenda.
AYES: Commissioners Porter, Beraud, Peterson, Fonzi, O'Keefe, Jones and
Chairperson Kelley
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON MARCH 3, 2004.
Commissioner Fonzi requested a revision to the Minutes of March 3, 2004 as follows: page 7,
paragraph 5, second sentence, typo corrected to read, "The perception is that if we don't take
care..."
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Jones and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to approve the
Minutes of March 3, 2004 as revised.
AYES: Commissioners Fonzi, Beraud, Peterson, Porter, Jones and Chairperson Kelley
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner O'Keefe
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Reconsideration of Tentative Parcel Map 2000-0003
Applicant:
William R. Safar an, 5100 Cascabel Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 Phone: 461-0674
Project Title:
Reconsideration of Tentative Parcel Map 2000-0003
Project
5100 Cascabel Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 054-092-015
Project
The proposed project is a reconsideration of a previously approved request to allow the
Description•
subdivision of one 6.02 -acre parcel into two lots of 2.58 acres and 3.44 acres at 5100
Cascabel Road.
General Plan Designation of RE (Rural Estate)
Zoning District of RS (Residential Suburban)
Proposed The project has been determined to be consistent with Mitigated Negative Declaration
Environmental #2000-0020, certified by the Planning Commission at the time of original approval for
Determination: TPM 2000-0003.
Associate Planner Kerry Margason provided the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Alan Volbrecht, applicant's agent, spoke about the project and addressed the applicant's concern
with the condition for further improvements of the unpaved driveway to the existing residence on
Parcel 1. He asked that the driveway be left as it was in the original conditions leaving it in its
currently approved status, which is red rock.
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
There was Commission discussion regarding the applicant's request to leave the driveway in its
current condition.
MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner Beraud to adopt
Resolution No. PC 2004-0034 approving the Reconsideration of Tentative Parcel
Map 2000-0003 consistent with Negative Declaration 2000-0020, based on
findings and conditions of approval with the change to Condition of Approval No.
10 to leave the driveway in its existing condition.
AYES: Commissioners O'Keefe, Beraud, Porter, Peterson, Fonzi, Jones and Chairperson
Kelley
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 7.0 by a roll -call vote.
3. Zone Change 2003-0065, Conditional Use Permit 2003-0113, Vesting Tentative
Tract Map 2003-0038 with a Planned Development Overlay.
Applicant:
Rodney Madruga, 5495 Olmeda Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Phone: 461-0565
Project Title:
Zone Change 2003-0065, Conditional Use Permit 2003-0113, Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2003-
0038 with a Planned Development Overlay.
Project
Location:
5690 Rosario Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 / 5495 Olmeda Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-292-044, 017
Project
The proposed project consists of an application for a Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, and
Description:
Tentative Tract Map. The proposed project consists of four new single-family homes and the
retention of one existing single-family home located on individual lots that will be developed
under the requirements of the PD -7 overlay district within the Residential Multi -Family (RMF -10)
zoning district. The project includes one home per lot each with a two -car garage and a single
guest parking space. No native trees will be removed.
General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential — MDR
Zoning District: Residential Multiple Family—RMF-10
Proposed
Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Negative Declaration is proposed. The
Environmental
proposed Negative Declaration is available for public review from 2/26/04 through 3/16/04 at
Determination:
6905 El 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. An addendum to this agenda item was distributed to the Commission. (Exhibit A)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Russ Thompson, applicant's representative, stated the applicant was in favor of the staff report,
but requested two changes to the Conditions of Approval: 1) revise Mitigation Measure 5.a.1. to
state "Project shall provide paver driveway consistent with arborists report." 2) Waive or
modify Conditions of Approval No. 51 and 52 and Tentative Tract Conditions No. 44 and 45,
applicant feels curb, gutter and sidewalks would be out of character with the neighborhood and
would like the block wall to remain.
Don Curl stated he lives across the street from this project and expressed his support.
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Peterson stated his opinion that curbs and gutters would be out of place in this
area.
Vice Chairperson Jones indicated that it is not consistent with the neighborhood to have curbs,
gutters and sidewalks.
Commissioner O'Keefe commented that applicants who put in a PD should provide some extra
features for the benefit received, and the pavers add to the appearance of the project.
Additionally, she would support the installation of a curb or some other feature that would
provide a safe area for pedestrians.
Commissioner Beraud expressed concern with the landscape plan stating that the landscaping
around the trees is inappropriate because it requires too much water. She supports moving the
retaining wall for better visibility.
City Engineer Steve Kahn commented on a compromise to the requirement for curbs, gutter and
sidewalks. He indicated a concrete curb and gutter would be reasonable.
Chairperson Kelley stated that pavers for entire driveway were not necessary; they could be used
around the tree only. He indicated the retaining wall should be relocated and should be the
owner's responsibility. Curb, gutter and sidewalk would become more of a hazard than a help,
and he would like to see an alternative plan that would accommodate drainage and widening of
Rosario.
The applicant was asked if he would consider designating a unit as affordable, eliminating the in
lieu fee. Mr. Madruga was unsure where he could make changes to make a unit affordable, and
would rather pay in lieu fees.
MOTION: By Commissioner Beraud and seconded by Commissioner O'Keefe to adopt
Resolution No. PC 2004-0030 recommending that the City Council certify
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0006; and, adopt Resolution No.
PC 2004-0031 recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance for
first reading to approve Zone Change 2003-0065 based on findings; and, adopt
Resolution No. PC 2004-0032, with revised language as provided by staff,
recommending that the City Council approve the Master Plan of Development
(CUP 2003-0113) based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and
Mitigation Monitoring and to modify the requirement for curb and gutter to
eliminate the sidewalk and to allow the applicant to use decomposed granite or
any other hard surface compatible; and, adopt Resolution No. PC 2004-0033 with
revised Condition No. 5 as provided by staff and to modify the requirement for
curb and gutter to eliminate the sidewalk and to allow the applicant to use
decomposed granite or any other hard surface compatible, recommending the City
Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2003-0038 based on findings and
subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring.
AYES: Commissioners Beraud, O'Keefe, Porter, Peterson, Fonzi, Jones and Chairperson
Kelley
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 7.0 by a Voll -call vote.
4. Conditional Use Permit 2003-0088/Tentative Tract Map 2003-0046: 8790 Morro
Road Creekside Commercial Center
Applicant:
Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alcantara Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Phone: 461-7504
Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit 2003-0088/Tentative Tract Map, Creekside Commercial Center
Project
Location:
8810 and 8850 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 031-291-021, 024
Project
The project consists of a master plan of development for a commercial office center on two legal
Description:
lots of record and associated 9 -lot tentative tract map. The site is currently graded and developed
with two commercial buildings along the Highway 41 frontage. The project, as proposed, will
establish building envelopes, design guidelines, landscaping, and a site master plan for future
commercial development. A single shared driveway will provide access to State Highway 41
(Morro Rd). The site is directly adjacent to Atascadero Creek, which is listed as a blue line creek.
General Plan Designation: General Commercial
Zoning District: Commercial Retail / PD 3
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 from 2/2/04 through 3/2/04 at
Determination:
6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6, Community Development Department, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday.
Vice Chairperson Jones stepped down from consideration of this item stating he has an
ownership interest in a commercial building within 150 feet of this project.
Associate Planner Kelly Gleason provided the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission. An addendum to this agenda item was distributed to the Commission. (Exhibit B)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kelly Gearhart, Applicant, requested Condition of Approval No. 26 be adjusted to remove the
requirement for full frontage improvements to San Diego Way. He also questioned the setback
change to 20 feet instead of 35.
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Beraud expressed concern with allowing applicants to do grading ahead of time,
which led to significant damage to an oak tree on this lot, causing its removal. She hesitates to
allow grading permits to be separated from the building permit process.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Peterson to adopt
Resolution No. PC 2004-0024 certifying proposed mitigated negative declaration
2004-0003 and approving Conditional Use Permit 2003-0088 subject to the
findings, conditions, and exhibits as attached with the revisions provided by staff,
and, adopt Resolution No. PC 2004-0029 approving Tentative Tract Map 2003-
0046 subject to the findings, conditions and exhibits as attached with revisions to
Condition of Approval No. 26 and Tract Map Condition of Approval No. 38 to
read:
1. Morro Road. Full frontage improvements are required with this development
AYES: Commissioners Fonzi, Peterson, Porter, O'Keefe and Chairperson Kelley
NOES: Commissioner Beraud
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5:1 by a roll -call vote.
Commission Beraud based her opposition vote on the fact that the 30 foot creek setback was
not upheld.
Vice Chairperson Jones rejoined the hearing.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Frace informed the Commission that the City Council will
hold a study session on second units at their next meeting the Commission is invited to attend.
Other items on the next Council agenda include hillside grading and mixed use. Commissioners
were reminded of the planning conference at the end of the month. Reservations are being
processed; let Annette Manier know of any changes. Director Frace discussed the agenda for the
next Commission meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 2004.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Vice Chairperson Jones requested a copy of the staff report on second units be forwarded to the
Planning Commission.
Commissioner Beraud requested a copy of the Minutes from the Strategic Planning meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Kelley adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting
of the Planning Commission on Wednesday, April 7, 2004.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace L. Pucci, Recording Secretary
The following exhibits are available for review in the Community Development Department.
Exhibit A — Addendum to Agenda Item #3
Exhibit B — Addendum to Agenda Item #4
Adopted 4/7/04