HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 05-03-05CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
May 3, 2005 — 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Porter called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and Commissioner
Peterson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Fonzi, Kelley, O'Keefe, Peterson, Beraud and
Chairperson Porter
Absent: Commissioner Jones
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Deputy
Community Development Director Steve McHarris, Deputy Public
Works Director Jeff van den Eikhof, Associate Planner Kelly
Gleason and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Beraud to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
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1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON APRIL 19, 2005.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Beraud and seconded by Commissioner
Fonzi to approve Item #1.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2004-0146, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2004-
0064, EMERALD RIDGE HOMES
Applicant:
Laughlin Development Co., 479 Pacific Street, Ste. 2A, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone 831-655-3142
Project Title:
CUP 2004-0146, TTM 2004-0064, Emerald Ridge Homes
Project
2555 & 2605 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-151-008, 009
Project
The proposed project consists of an application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish an 89 -unit
Description:
condominium development as an extension of an approved condominium development on the adjacent lot
to the south and the creation of a single-family residential parcel. The proposed project will connect to
Phase I of the Emerald Ridge development culminating in a total of 132 units on a combined 8 acre site.
The project will include 65 two-bedroom units and 24 three-bedroom units. Each unit will have a one -car
garage with one additional parking space located in the private driveway. The single-family residential
parcel will include the relocated Colony Home, a new detached garage, and new secondary unit. Twenty-
one native trees are proposed for removal.
General Plan Designation: High Density Residential
Zoning District: Residential Multi -Family — 16
Proposed
Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. The
Environmental
proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review at 6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6,
Determination:
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. A revised Draft Resolution (Exhibit A) and a letter from Marvis Jacobson
(Exhibit B) were distributed to the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Peter Laughlin, applicant, spoke about the project and the changes that have been
made since the first phase. Mr. Laughlin answered questions of the Commission.
Ken Chacon of KC Design Group, applicant's civil engineer, answered questions of the
Commission.
Cody Mc Glaughlin, applicant's architect, answered questions of the Commission.
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Jim Burrows, applicant's landscape architect, answered questions of the Commission.
Keith Miller, owner of property adjacent to Phase 1, submitted a petition from neighbors
requesting the Commission deny the project (Exhibit C) and expressed his concerns
regarding the high density of this project.
Mitch Culver spoke in favor of the project and commended staff for their efforts in
creating an affordable housing product.
Donna Gin stated that she lives near this project and was not approached to sign the
petition submitted earlier. She expressed her support for the project.
Mary Lee Torrey expressed her concerns about the original Colony home in Phase 1,
parking and liability issues.
Eric Greening spoke about the parking issue and suggested an additional condition to
create a bus stop for this area as it is within the urban core.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Beraud and seconded by Commissioner
Kelley to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0032 certifying Proposed
Mitigated Negative Declaration 2005-0021; and, adopt
Resolution PC 2005-0033 approving Conditional Use Permit
2004-0146 (Master Plan of Development) based on findings
and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation
Monitoring and that 1) the applicant will work with staff on a
garbage removal plan that is logical and creates no further
impact to the remaining trees, 2) regarding the historic Colony
House, there will be some delineation at the entrance onto that
property with staff approval, and that the home will be restored
to the Secretary of Interiors standards for keeping it in its
historical context, 3) applicant will create a designated bus
stop area along EI Camino Real, 4) there will be an additional
agricultural use deed notification 5) the applicant will provide
extra storage shelving in the garages, and 6) a mitigation
deposit will be required on tree no. 16; and, adopt revised
Resolution PC 2005-0034 approving Vesting Tentative Tract
Map 2004-0064 based on findings and subject to Conditions of
Approval and Mitigation Monitoring.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
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3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005-0154,8632 LA ESPUELA COURT
Applicant:
Alan Tremper, 8632 La Espuela Ct, Atascadero, CA 93422
Phone 466-4528
Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit 2005-0154
Project
8632 La Espuela Ct, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-400-052
Project
The proposed project consists of an application for a Conditional Use Permit to amend the Master Plan of
Description:
Development for Chalk Mountain Village and add an approximately 770 square foot patio within the
backyard area of a sloped property.
General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential
Zoning District: Residential Multi -Family — 10 / PD -6
Proposed
This project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption per CEQA Section 15303: New Construction or
Environmental
Conversion of Small Structures.
Determination:
Associate Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Alan Tremper, applicant, answered questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner
Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0031 to approve
Conditional Use Permit 2005-0154 based on findings and
subject to conditions of approval.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
Chairperson Porter recessed the hearing at 8:37 p.m.
Chairperson Porter called the meeting back to order at 8:46 p.m.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
4. CUP 2004-0127: PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF THE COLONY SQUARE MIXED
USE PROJECT (6905 EL CAMINO REAL). NO FORMAL ACTION WILL BE
TAKEN ON THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
Community Development Director Warren Frace introduced the applicant team and
explained the process for this item tonight.
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Jim Harrison, applicant, spoke about the issues they are working on at this time.
Bob Richmond, architect, gave the presentation and answered questions of the
Commission.
Commissioner concerns/suggestions included: parking and traffic flow, reciprocal
parking agreements or letters of intention in place when this project comes before the
Commission, some protection for pedestrians using off-site parking areas, parking for
employees and those visiting City Hall, important that the ground floor space be used
for either retail or restaurants, possibly eliminating 13 parking spaces in front of the town
square to create a walking square with no access for vehicles, use of diagonal parking
in the area where people are entering the project from EI Camino Real, safety issues at
the entrance/exit from the Cowgirl's Restaurant, and the use of public art in the town
square area.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening raised several issues including creating a parking district or structure, the
need for a lighting plan and traffic calming measures, scheduling of movie times to ease
traffic flow, and how a pubic art program would be handled.
Joanne Main stated that the applicant has been before the Chamber of Commerce
Board which is supportive of the project and would like to see it move forward. Parking
and traffic flow is a big issue but the Chamber believes it is being handled.
Maria Hooper spoke about parking and suggested the Commission go over the parking
figures to determine if they are accurate. She also is concerned that small businesses
are suffering in the rush to create these large projects.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner O'Keefe would like to see an opportunity for the public to see this project
and ask questions.
Chairperson Porter stated that it is important to not cut any corners when doing this, but
to make it easy for the applicant to get this done in an expeditious manner.
Vice Chairperson Beraud stated she supports having lighting and public art plans and, if
time permits, another public event would be appreciated.
Commissioner Fonzi indicated that she likes the project, but sees some concerns with
parking, traffic, and queuing lines in front of the theater. She would like to see
something on display in City Hall for this project so people could look at it and give their
input.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Kelley asked about the status of the Lube N Go project. Community
Development Director Warren Frace explained that the project will come back to the
Commission for a final site plan and architecture, two appeals were received but the
appellants are willing to stay the appeals as long as the project is returned to the
Commission to review improved architecture and landscape designs.
Commissioner O'Keefe questioned a tree removal on EI Camino Real. Director Frace
stated the tree fell during recent winter storms. Commissioner O'Keefe also asked for
an update on a Colony Home that has been lifted up. Director Frace stated a condition
of approval for the project requires the Colony House to be relocated to a front lot.
Commissioner Fonzi reported that there are cars on consignment again on the corner of
Curbaril and Morro Road.
Chairperson Porter thanked Commissioner Peterson for his service on the Planning
Commission.
Commissioner Peterson thanked staff for the quality of their work and commended the
Commission for their ability to work well together.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Warren Frace stated the new Planning
Commissioner, J.P. Patel, will attend the next meeting, and reviewed the agenda for
that meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission on May 17, 2005.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
The following exhibits are available for review in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Revised Draft Resolution PC 2005-0034
Exhibit B — Marvis Jacobson letter
Exhibit C — Neighborhood petition
Adopted 5-17-05
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