HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 10-19-04CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
October 19, 2004 — 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kelley called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and Commissioner O'Keefe
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rr)l I r Al I
Present: Commissioners Beraud, Fonzi, Jones, O'Keefe, Peterson, Porter
and Chairperson Kelley
Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Assistant Planner
Lisa Wilkinson and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson Kelley announced that staff has presented an additional item for inclusion
in tonight's agenda.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to approve the agenda with the addition of Tree
Removal Permit 2004-0063.
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 OCTOBER 5, 2004.
MOTION: By Commissioner Beraud and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to approve Item #1.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Fonzi, Porter abstained)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
2. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2004-0060
Applicant
Paul Norton, P O Box 1107, Atascadero, CA 93423, Phone: 466-4776
Project Title
Tree Removal Permit 2004-0060
Project Location
3872 Seperado Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
APN 049-033-049
Project
The applicant is proposing to remove one Live Oak tree on property zoned Single -
Description
Family Residential (SFR -X). The site is currently under construction for a 1906
square -foot residence. According to the arborist, the 48 -inch oak tree is decayed
and injured beyond reclamation.
Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ted Elder, applicant's arborist, explained the damage to the tree and answered
questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to adopt Resolution PC 2004-0118 to approve the
request to remove one 48 -inch Life Oak tree subject to the
guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native
Tree Ordinance.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
4. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2004-0063 (Exhibit A)
Applicant
Atascadero Christian Home, Inc., 8455 Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero, CA
93422 Attn: Blue Bevly
Project Title
Tree Removal Permit 2004-0063
Project Location
Atascadero Christian Home, Inc., 8455 Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero, CA
93422
Project Description
Request to remove one (1) Live Oak tree (20 inch) and one (1) 12 -inch
native Blue Oak tree.
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ted Elder, applicant's arborist, discussed the problem with the trees on this site and
answered questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Porter to approve the request to remove one Live Oak tree, 20
inches, and one 12 -inch native Blue Oak and provide
mitigation for one Live Oak subject to the guidelines and
mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner O'Keefe spoke of several construction sites she has visited where there
were impacts to the trees and suggested staff monitor those sites. She thanked Mr.
Elder for his straightforward comments earlier and stated ANTA is always willing to work
with arborists to protect the trees.
Commissioner Jones spoke of the project on the south side of Principal, where there
was no erosion control, and suggested staff inspect the site. He requested from staff an
inventory on where we are on the housing goals stated in the General Plan. Director
Frace stated there would be a report to Council on this topic for 2003 and 2004 in
February.
Commissioner Fonzi informed staff of a car lot being formed on the property on Curbaril
and Morro Road and asked if there were any code enforcement that could be done.
Director Frace stated he would refer this to the new Code Enforcement Officer.
Commissioner Fonzi also questioned the resolution of the property on Seperado.
Director Frace updated the Commission on the project.
Chairperson Kelley inquired if the Planned Development on Carrizo would be coming
back to the Commission. Director Frace stated it would be and explained. Chairperson
Kelley asked if Staples was coming to the Home Depot site. Director Frace said that it
was.
Commissioner O'Keefe asked for an explanation of the city's noticing process. Director
Frace explained the process.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Frace reviewed the next Planning Commission
agenda and announced that the meeting would be held on a Wednesday due to the
election. Director Frace reviewed the last City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Kelley adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission on Wednesday, November 3, 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 — Agenda Item #3