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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-06-04CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting July 6, 2004 — 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Kelley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Vice Chairperson Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance. Rr)l I rAl I Present: Commissioners Beraud, Fonzi, O'Keefe, Porter, Jones and Chairperson Kelley Absent: Commissioner Peterson Staff Present: Public Works Director Steve Kahn, Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris, Associate Planner Kelley Gleason, Associate Planner Kerry Margason and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Jones and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to approve the agenda Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON JUNE 15, 2004. MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Porter to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 15, 2004. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Beraud abstain) PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2004-0125,14595 EL MONTE WATER TANK Applicant: Atascadero Mutual Water Co. , 5005 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, Phone: 466- 2428 Project Title: CUP 2004-0125, New Water Storage Tank Project 14595 EI Monte Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: (San Luis Obispo County) APN 050-361-005 Project The proposed project consists of a new water storage tank on a vacant lot. The site contains Description: several native oak trees and native vegetation. No native trees are to be removed; however, seven oak trees will be impacted. Onsite grading will require approximately 701 cubic yards of cut and 644 cubic yards of fill. The lot contains a shared access easement from EI Monte Road. General Plan Designation: RS Zoning District: SE Environmental Begins: May 20, 2004 Review Dates: Ends: June 8, 2004 Proposed Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. Environmental The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review at 6905 EI Camino Determination: Real, Suite 6, Community Development Department, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Commissioner Jones stepped down from consideration of this item as he is Director of Atascadero Mutual Water Company. Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. An addendum containing a revised Landscape Exhibit (Exhibit A) as well as a letter from a neighbor expressing her concerns with the project (Exhibit B) was distributed to the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT John Neil, Atascadero Mutual Water Company, reviewed the issues and concerns raised at the last Commission meeting in addition to those raised by neighbors and indicated how the water company would handle those items. Mr. Neil answered questions of the Commission. Karen Vaughan explained the requests she had made of the Water Company and why she had raised those issues. Ms. Vaughan answered questions of the Commission. Steve Rayburn stated he was supportive of this project, but expressed concern regarding fire safety issues. Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period. Chairperson Kelley suggested adding a condition that the water company would supply Ms. Vaughan the same water pressure in the future as she has today. MOTION: By Chairperson Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2004-0069 approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2004-0125) based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and adding a condition that Mrs. Vaughan's water pressure always be maintained at a minimum of 45 PSI, any cost incurred would be the responsibility of the Water Company, and adding the staff addendum regarding the oak trees. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. Vice Chairperson Jones rejoined the hearing. 3. ZONE CHANGE 2003-0046, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2003-0096, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2003-0031, 2325 EL CAMINO REAL OUTLETS PHASE 2 AMENDMENT 22 -LOT PD -7 Applicant: Jeff Borges, 625 Wild Oats Way, Templeton, CA 93465; Phone: 434-3738 Project Title: Zone Change 2003-0046, Conditional Use Permit 2003-0096, Tentative Tract Map 2003- 0031 for a residential and commercial subdivision with a Planned Development #7 Overlay Zone. Project Location: 2325 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, (San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-151- 037 Project The proposed project consists of an application for a Zone Change, Conditional Use Description: Permit, and Tentative Tract Map for a planned development 22 -lot subdivision consisting of 16 single-family homes, a small neighborhood park, and 5 commercial lots, each with a 2 -story commercial building on a 4.0 -acre site. General Plan Designation: Commercial Retail, Medium -Density Residential Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. A letter from the Rottman Group was distributed to the Commission (Exhibit C). PUBLIC COMMENT Russ Thompson, R. Thompson Consulting, applicant's representative, explained the meetings held since the last Commission meeting and the subsequent changes that have been made to the project. He indicated the applicant's preference is to move forward the original plan and he is ready to go today. Jim Silver, partner in the project, stated they are anxious to get started with this project and encouraged the Commission to help them move forward. Keith Mathias, Rottman Group, representing the property owners to the north and south of the project, reviewed the meetings he has had with the applicant and his representative regarding changes to the project. Maury Froman, President Rottman Froman Communities, owner of the properties adjoining this project, stated he is here to insure that this project doesn't impact his ability to improve his property as he would like. Mr. Froman discussed the issues he would like to see addressed. Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period. Several concerns were raised by the Commissioners including: changing the Master Plan and the potential loss of commercial retail zoning, important that the residential and commercial are built at the same time, traffic flow, ensure that Phase 2 and Phase 1 line up at the northern and southern entrance to the property, location of the pocket park in the commercial area of the project reduces the amount of commercial retail and should be located in the residential area, loss of commercial zoning to office, conceptual development of commercial retail and loss of reciprocal access. Chairperson Kelley asked Mr. Mathias if his company could move forward as quickly as possible with the escrow on an adjoining property in order to proceed with granting the easement and whether Mr. Thompson felt the applicant would be in favor of a continuance to allow this to happen. Mr. Mathias stated they could close earlier, but the final decision will be up to the property owner Mr. Messer. Mr. Thompson indicated the applicant present tonight would be in favor of a continuance. Zoning District: General Commercial, Residential Multifamily -10 Environmental Begins: May 24, 2004 Review Dates: Ends: June 14, 2004 Proposed Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is Environmental proposed. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available at 6905 EI Camino Determination: Real, Suite 6, Community Development Department, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. A letter from the Rottman Group was distributed to the Commission (Exhibit C). PUBLIC COMMENT Russ Thompson, R. Thompson Consulting, applicant's representative, explained the meetings held since the last Commission meeting and the subsequent changes that have been made to the project. He indicated the applicant's preference is to move forward the original plan and he is ready to go today. Jim Silver, partner in the project, stated they are anxious to get started with this project and encouraged the Commission to help them move forward. Keith Mathias, Rottman Group, representing the property owners to the north and south of the project, reviewed the meetings he has had with the applicant and his representative regarding changes to the project. Maury Froman, President Rottman Froman Communities, owner of the properties adjoining this project, stated he is here to insure that this project doesn't impact his ability to improve his property as he would like. Mr. Froman discussed the issues he would like to see addressed. Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period. Several concerns were raised by the Commissioners including: changing the Master Plan and the potential loss of commercial retail zoning, important that the residential and commercial are built at the same time, traffic flow, ensure that Phase 2 and Phase 1 line up at the northern and southern entrance to the property, location of the pocket park in the commercial area of the project reduces the amount of commercial retail and should be located in the residential area, loss of commercial zoning to office, conceptual development of commercial retail and loss of reciprocal access. Chairperson Kelley asked Mr. Mathias if his company could move forward as quickly as possible with the escrow on an adjoining property in order to proceed with granting the easement and whether Mr. Thompson felt the applicant would be in favor of a continuance to allow this to happen. Mr. Mathias stated they could close earlier, but the final decision will be up to the property owner Mr. Messer. Mr. Thompson indicated the applicant present tonight would be in favor of a continuance. MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner O'Keefe to continue this item into the near future with a date to be expedited by staff to be considered. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2002-0054, ATASCADERO CHRISTIAN HOME RECONSIDERATION (CUP 89-008) Applicant: Atascadero Christian Home, 8455 Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, Phone: 466-0281 Project Title: Reconsideration of Conditional Use Permit 89-008; Senior Assisted Living Facility Expansion Project 8455 Santa Rosa, Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: (San Luis Obispo County) APN 056-301-030 Project An application to expand the existing use at a senior assisted care living facility in Atascadero. Description: The proposal includes construction of 19 new individual cottages, a one-story 10 -unit building, grading and landscaping for associated access and parking areas. The proposed locations would be within the existing 15.25 -acre development for senior living that has been in existence since 1989. The project is located on the north side of Santa Rosa Road approximately'/ mile west of U.S. Highway 101. The project will require the removal of several native trees. The proposed building sites are slightly sloped and occur in a semi -rural primarily grassland setting within a single-family residential vicinity. The project will gain access from an existing driveway to Santa Rosa Road. General Plan Designation: Single Family Residential Zoning District: Residential Single Family -Y Environmental Begins: May 14, 2004 Review Dates: Ends: June 4, 2004 Proposed Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. Environmental The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review at 6905 EI Camino Determination: Real, Suite 6, Community Development Department, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Associate Planner Kerry Margason provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Scott Hurley, Atascadero Christian Home, spoke about the project and the need for this type of facility. Mr. Hurley stated he agreed with the conditions of approval and answered questions of the Commission. Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period. Commissioner O'Keefe asked the applicant if he would have some flexibility in moving the position of the driveway if it affects the trees. The applicant stated they would be open to moving the driveway if needed, but would like to go with what is proposed. MOTION: By Commissioner Porter and seconded by Chairperson Kelley to adopt Resolution No. PC 2004-0078 certifying the Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving the amendment to Conditional Use Permit 89-008 a request to amend the site plan subject to the findings, conditions and exhibits as attached to the resolution. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS None DIRECTOR'S REPORT Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris reviewed the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting and the special starting time of 5:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Kelley adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on July 20, 2004. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary The following exhibits are available for review in the Community Development Department: Exhibit A — Addendum, Revised Landscape Exhibit D Exhibit B — Karen Vaughan, Letter Exhibit C — Rottman Group Letter Adopted July 20, 2004