HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 12-07-04CITY OF A TASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
December 7, 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 and Chairperson
Kelley
Absent: Commissioners Jones and Porter
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Public Works
Director Steve Kahn, Deputy Community Development Director
Steve McHarris, Associate Planner Kelly Gleason, Assistant
Planner Lisa Wilkinson and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner
Beraud to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON NOVEMBER 16, 2004.
2. APPROVAL OF THE 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner
Beraud to approve Items #1 and 2.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
3. APPEARANCE REVIEW — EMERALD RIDGE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
PLAN REVIEW
Associate Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Peter Laughlin, applicant, spoke about the project and answered questions of the
Commission.
Lenny Grant, project Architect, spoke about the architecture of the project and
answered questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
There was Commission discussion regarding inclusion of a tot park in the project.
MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner
Peterson to approve the revised elevations and site plan with
the additional condition that a tot park with play equipment be
included when the design comes in for the second
development if the project moves along within a reasonable
length of time, or that it be included sooner if the project is
delayed.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
4. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2004-0065
Applicant:
City of Atascadero, Public Works Department, 6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6,
Atascadero CA 93422, Phone: 461-5000
Project Title:
Tree Removal Permit 2004-0065
Project
Bridge located between1365 and 1350 Garcia Road
Location:
Project
A request to remove six (6) Live Oaks, two (2) Valley Oaks, and one (1) Toyon, in
Description:
conjunction with the Garcia Road and Bridge expansion located between 1365 and
1350 Garcia Road.
Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson gave the staff report. Public Works Director Steve
Kahn provided a brief history of the project and requested tree removals, and answered
questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steven Alvarez, arborist, answered questions of the Commission.
Dan Dulitz, adjacent property owner, asked several questions including; does the tree
protection plan cover the entire project, were the calculations for tree removals based
on a designation of single family or a road project, can he provide input into where the
tree would be planted, and commented that he did not receive notification of tonight's
hearing.
Public Works Director Steve Kahn addressed the issues raised by Mr. Dulitz.
Chip Tamagni, arborist, spoke about the tree inventory and protection for the project.
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Beraud and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to adopt Resolution PC 2004-0133 to approve the
request to remove nine native trees subject to the guidelines
and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree
Ordinance with the following changes to the Conditions of
Approval:
1. Condition No. 1: The applicant shall pay $1,217 $2,434 as a
portion of the mitigation required for tree removal.
2. Condition No. 2: The applicant shall plant five (5) ten 10
15 -gallon non -deciduous native trees and three -(3) six 6
15 -gallon deciduous native trees at locations recommended
by the project arborist. In addition, the City is to work with
the adjacent property owners regarding the placement of
the replacement trees.
3. Condition No. 3: Monitoring shall be as per the Tree
Ordinance.
4. Condition No. 4: add to condition to also avoid impacts to
tree #8, 27, and 31 as identified by the arborist's report.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ZONE CHANGE 2004-0078, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2004-0126,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2004-0048, FOR A 12 -LOT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
Applicant:
Scott Griffin, 5310 Carrizo Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
Zone Change 2004-0078, Conditional Use Permit 2004-0126, Tentative Tract Map
2004-0048 for a 12 -lot Single -Family Residential Subdivision.
Project
5310 Carrizo Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-101-022
Project
The proposed project consists of an application for a Planned Development Overlay
Description:
Zone, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative Tract Map for a 12 -Lot Residential
Subdivision on a 3 -acre parcel under the requirements of PD -17 Overlay Zoning
District. The average lot size is 9,674 square feet. The new homes will range in size
from 1,248 square feet to 1,725 square feet. The project includes one home per lot
each with a two -car garage. One existing on-site colony house will be retained on
site.
General Plan Designation: Single Family Residential -X
Zoning District: Residential Single Family -X
Proposed
Based on the Initial Study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration
Environmental
is proposed. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public
Determination:
review at 6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6, Community Development Department, from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 .m., Monday through Friday.
Associate Planner Kelly Gleason provided the staff report and answered questions of
the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Russ Thompson, applicant's representative, discussed the changes made to the project
and answered questions of the Commission.
Scott Griffin, applicant, stated that he is willing to work with staff in any way required.
Robert Amor asked if the potential buyers of these houses would be required to sign a
disclosure that there are animals present in the neighborhood.
Jamie Warner stated he was pleased with the changes and questioned the
configuration of the driveway and whether it would ever be changed into a road.
Jon Loken indicated he hoped the project would go through as proposed.
Kay Loken stated she would like to be sure the driveway will be for pedestrian access
only and questioned the number of homes that would be affordable.
Bill Obermeyer said he appreciated the changes and questioned the type of fencing that
would adjoin his property and who would be responsible for its maintenance.
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
City Engineer Steve Kahn requested a change to Condition of Approval No. 43 to allow
phasing of the final map. Mr. Thompson indicated that this is acceptable to the
applicant.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jon Loken stated that the idea of feeling any sympathy for the applicant's hard work has
no merit.
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to adopt Resolution PC 2004-0123 recommending that
the City Council certify Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration 2004-0030; and, adopt Resolution PC 2004-0124
recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance
for first reading to approve Zone Change 2004-0078 based on
findings; and, adopt Resolution PC 2004-0125 recommending
that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit 2004-
0126 to include the Master Plan of Development based on
findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation
Monitoring; and, adopt Resolution PC 2004-0126
recommending the City Council approve Vesting Tentative
Tract Map 2003-0048 based on findings and subject to
Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring and with the
following added to Condition of Approval No. 43 (page 152): A
phased final map will be allowed. The phasing will be based
on lots that can provide access.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
6. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2004-0057, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2004-0141
AMENDMENT, TECORIDA AVENUE CONDOS
Applicant:
Kelly Gearhart, Atascadero Homeowners, LLC, 7025 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA
93422, Phone: 461-7504
Project Title:
TTM 2004-0057/CUP 2004-0141 Amendment: Tecorida Ave. Condos
Project
Tecorida Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-292-066, 030-213-008
Project
The proposed project consists of an application for a Conditional Use Permit
Description:
Amendment and Tentative Tract Map to establish 8 condominium units in a
proposed multi -family development. The project proposes an open space/tree
preservation easement over an existing drainage way on site.
General Plan Designation: High Density Multi -Family
Zoning District: Residential Multi -Family — 16 / PD -10
Proposed
Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration
Environmental
is proposed. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public
Determination:
review from 11/18/04 through 12/7/04 at 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 gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kelly Gearhart, applicant, answered questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner O'Keefe stated concern with the grading plan and its lack of tree
protection.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner
Peterson to adopt Resolution PC 2004-0134 certifying
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0046 and
approving the Master Plan of Development based on findings
and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation
Monitoring; and, adopt Resolution PC 2004-0135 approving
Tentative Tract Map 2004-0057 to establish 8 residential
condominium units based on findings and subject to
Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring.
Motion passed 4:1 by a roll -call vote. (O'Keefe opposed)
Commissioner O'Keefe stated for the record that she voted against the motion because
the tree protection plan was not included.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Beraud asked if there will be a report on the Tausig plan. Community
Development Director Warren Frace stated staff is not ready to bring that report before
the Commission at this time. Additionally, Commissioner Beraud reported on the
presentation made at Cal Poly and discussed the strategies they are promoting.
Commissioner O'Keefe read from a publication from the Atascadero Mutual Water
Company and commended their advocacy for the residents of Atascadero.
Commissioner Fonzi, thanked staff for the color copies in the staff reports.
Chairperson Kelley wished staff, the Commission and those present a happy New Year
and a merry Christmas.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Frace announced the City's Christmas Party will be held this Saturday at the
Lake Pavilion.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Kelley adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission on January 4, 2005.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
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