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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 07-19-05CALL TO ORDER CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting July 19, 2005 — 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Porter called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and Commissioner Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Fonzi, Jones, Kelley, O'Keefe, Beraud and Chairperson Porter Absent: Commissioner Patel 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. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS Commissioner Patel joined the meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairperson Porter suggested Item #2 be moved to the end of the agenda. MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to approve the agenda amended to move Item #2 to the end of the agenda. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Minutes 07/19/05 Page 1 of 9 PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON JUNE 21, 2005. MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Kelley approve Item #1. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2002-0076 AMENDMENT Applicant: Gary Bang, 7935 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, Phone: 461-1818 Project Title: Conditional Use Permit 2002-0076, 21,840 square foot Harley-Davidson commercial building Project 7935 San Luis Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: (San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-241-066 Project The proposed Conditional Use Permit Amendment consists of a request to increase pole sign area from 76 Description: square feet to 109 square feet, while eliminating a smaller sign on the existing sign pole, which has a sign area of 26 square feet. In addition, the applicant also requests to add non -illuminated lettering on the south side of the building and illuminated lettering on the west side of the building. General Plan Designation: Service Commercial Zoning District: Commercial Service Proposed Environmental Consistent with Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2002-0076 and Initial Study. Determination: Associate Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Gary Bang, applicant, explained why he is requesting the amendment and answered questions of the Commission. Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period. PC Minutes 07/19/05 Page 2 of 9 MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0053 to approve the amendment to CUP 2002-0076 modifying the building and pole sign standards. Motion passed 6:1 by a roll -call vote. (O'Keefe opposed) Commissioner O'Keefe stated for the record that though the new building is an enhancement to the corner, she is voting against the amendment because she thinks it is important to follow the sign ordinance. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2003-0090 AMENDMENT Applicant: D. A. Fetyko, P.O. Box 1999, Atascadero, CA 93423, Phone: 547-1103 Project Title: Conditional Use Permit 2003-0090 Amendment Project 5460 Mariquita Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: (San Luis Obispo County) (APN 029-292-024) Project The proposed Conditional Use Permit Amendment consists of a request to remove the window trim Description: condition for the three new homes as approved with the original Master Plan of Development and subsequent building permits associated with the Planned Development No. 7 residential project. Zoning District: RMF -10 (Residential Multiple Family)/PD 7 Proposed Environmental Consistent with Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2003-0011 Determination: Deputy Public Works Director Steve McHarris gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT D.A. Fetyko, applicant, answered questions of the Commission. Fred Carrington stated he owns property adjacent to the project and expressed his concerns regarding the applicant not carrying through with the original plans. Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period. Several Commissioners expressed concern regarding the applicant's failure to comply with the original conditions of approval. MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Jones to deny Resolution PC 2005-0041 to approve CUP 2003- 0090 amending Master Plan of Development (Conditional Use Permit 2003-0090) to eliminate window trim on the three new PC Minutes 07/19/05 Page 3 of 9 homes on parcels A, B, and C, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005-0160: CHURCH STEEPLE Applicant: Corp. of Presiding Bishop of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phone: 466-8103 Project Title: Conditional Use Permit 2005-0160 Project 2600 Ramona Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 APN 049-201-027 Location: Project The proposed project consists of a Conditional Use Permit application for a church steeple to exceed Description: the 50'-0" height limit for uninhabited structures in the Residential Suburban zone. The existing church is 31'-0" in height. The proposed steeple will bean additional 40'-4", totaling 71'-4" from ground level. The church fronts Ramona Road and is visible from US Highway 101. The steeple will not be illuminated. General Plan Designation: Suburban Estate (SE) Zoning District: Residential Suburban (RS) 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 from 6/28/05 through 7/17/05 Determination: at 6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6, Community Development Department, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT — None MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Kelley to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0042 to approve Conditional Use Permit 2005-0160 based on findings and subject to conditions of approval, with the words "matte finish" applied for the steeple. Motion passed 5:2 by a roll -call vote. (O'Keefe, Beraud opposed) Vice Chairperson Beraud stated for the record that she does not think the steeple should exceed the height limit and she does not want to set a precedent. 5. ZONE CHANGE 2005-0099:1155 EL CAMINO REAL, OAKHAVEN Applicant: Wehn Group LLC, 934 Sycamore Canyon, Paso Robles, CA 93446, Phone: 239-2475 Project Title: Zone Change 2005-0099, CUP 2005-0157, TTM 2005-0067, The Village at Oakhaven Project Location: 1565 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-042-018 PC Minutes 07/19/05 Page 4 of 9 Project The proposed project consists of an application for a Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, and Description: Tentative Tract Map for the construction of 62 new single-family attached homes on individual lots that will be developed under the requirements of a custom Planned Development Overlay District within the RMF -16 Zoning District. Proposed homes range in size from 1100 to 1510 square feet. The project includes one home per lot each with a one -car garage and one parking space in each driveway. Four native trees are proposed for removal. The project will take access off of El Camino Real. General Plan Designation: High Density Residential (HDR) Zoning District: Residential Multi -Family -16 (RMP -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 from 6/29/05 through 7/19/05 Determination; 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. A letter from Ralph and Adrienne Larsen was distributed to the Commission. (Exhibit A) PUBLIC COMMENT Mike Bertachini, applicant's representative, spoke about the applicant and their goal for this development. He explained that the applicant would like to keep Lot 25 a three story unit if possible and asked that language be added that the deed restrictions be reviewed by the City Attorney. Mr. Bertachini answered questions of the Commission. Chip Tamagni, applicant's arborist, spoke about the tree protection plan for this project and answered questions of the Commission. Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period. Chairperson Porter recessed the hearing at 8:22 p.m. Chairperson Porter called the meeting back to order at 8:32 p.m. MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0044 recommending that the City Council certify Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2005-0028; and, adopt Resolution PC 2005-0045 recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance for first reading by title only to approve Zone Text Change 2005-0099 establishing a Planned Development 26 Overlay District based on findings; and, adopt Resolution PC 2005- 0046 recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance for first reading by title only, to approve Zone Change 2005-0101 based on findings; and, adopt Resolution PC 2005-0047 recommending that the City Council approve Conditional Use permit 2005-0157 (Master Plan of Development) based on findings and subject to Conditions of PC Minutes 07/19/05 Page 5 of 9 Approval and Mitigation Monitoring; and, adopt Resolution PC 2005-0048 recommending that the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2005-0067 based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring with the following changes to the conditions of approval: 1. The plans submitted shall stay as they are for lot 25, which shall remain a three story structure. 2. The applicant will work with staff to maximize pedestrian walkways and to add speed tables and cross walks to all open space areas for public safety. 3. The architect will work with staff regarding the enhancements of the buildings facing EI Camino Real (units 55 through 46) to verify and certify that they have a good appearance towards EI Camino Real. 4. The applicant will work with the City Engineer to look at the entry and exit onto EI Camino Real to verify that it is safe and whether there is any additional grading or elevation changes that can be made to make it as safe as possible. 5. The inclusionary housing to be corrected to City Council recommendations. 6. Vertical tubing to be used per the arborists report. 7. Outdoor equipment (park benches, etc.) will be included on the site improvement plans and maintained by the homeowners association to the approval of city staff. 8. Oak trees will be incorporated into the plan for the drainage area toward EI Camino Real. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2003-01121 TTM 2003-0037 AMENDMENT Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6, Atascadero, CA 93422, Phone: 461-5000 Project Title: Conditional Use Permit 2003-0112 and Tentative Tract Map 2003-0037 Amendment Project 1325 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: (San Luis Obispo County) (APN 049-101-009, 049-10 1 -010) Project The proposed Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Tract Map Amendment consists of a request to Description: eliminate conditions prohibiting the sewer from extending to future adjacent projects. Zoning District: RSF-X (Residential Single Family — X / PD -17) Proposed Environmental Consistent with Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0010 Determination: PC Minutes 07/19/05 Page 6 of 9 Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT — None MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner O'Keefe to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0052 to approve the proposed amendment. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. 7. ZONE CHANGE 2005-0100, TITLE 9 PLANNING AND ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6, Atascadero, CA 93422, Phone: 461-5000 Project Title: Zone Change 2005-0100, Title 9 Planning and Zoning Text Amendments Project Minimum Landscape Areas: All Residential Multi -Family and Commercial Zones Location: Reference Title 1 1 Chapter 6 into Title 9 Chapter 1 under Lot Line Adjustment: Citywide Fencing and Screening Standards: Citywide Project The project consists of a revision to portions of Title 9 Planning and Zoning, of the Atascadero Description: Municipal Code (AMC). The amendments include the following: define a minimum landscaping area applied to Residential Multi -Family and Commercial Zoning designations (AMC 9-4.125); incorporate existing portions of Title 11 Subdivisions, Chapter 6 Flag Lots (deep lot subdivisions) into Title 9- 1.118 and Title 9-4 for Lot Line Adjustments; and update fencing and screening standards (AMC 9- 4.128). Proposed Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Negative Declaration is proposed. The proposed Environmental Negative Declaration is available for public review from 6/28/05 through 7/17/05 at 6905 El Camino Determination: Real, Suite 6, Community Development Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT — None MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Vice Chairperson Beraud to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0043, recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance for first reading, by title only, to approve Zone Change 2005-0100 based on findings. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS PC Minutes 07/19/05 Page 7 of 9 Commissioner Kelley stated he is uncomfortable negotiating for the Water Company because it is a private company, and suggested in the future they just provide a will serve letter for the Commission. Community Development Director Warren Frace indicated that staff has similar concerns to Commissioner Kelley's and can do more research on this issue to provide a more appropriate mechanism to let the developers know what to expect. Vice Chairperson Beraud asked several questions including the August 4th High Density Workshop, the strong odor at Santa Rosa and Morro Road, Metro Scan, the lack of bike -safe zones, and requested a progress report on the San Gabriel light. Director Frace and Public Works Director Steve Kahn addressed the questions. Commissioner Kelley informed the Commission that he will not be at the next Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Jones asked several questions including the progress on the Lewis Street Bridge, the West Pac projects on Principal, and enforcement of the sign ordinance for a restaurant on EI Camino Real. Directors Frace and Kahn addressed the questions. Commissioner O'Keefe questioned the Elks "Bingo on Sunday" sign. Director Frace stated he would notify code enforcement of the Elks sign as well as the EI Camino Real restaurant sign. Vice Chairperson Beraud asked about sandwich board signs on EI Camino Real. Director Frace indicated he would notify code enforcement. She also questioned the rotation of signage at the bottom of the large Weyrich billboards. Director Frace stated he would get more information on the billboards from Redevelopment Specialist Marty Tracey. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Development Director Warren Frace reviewed the agenda for the next Commission meeting as well as projects scheduled for future meetings and provided an update on the new city hall facilities. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on August 2, 2005. PC Minutes 07/19/05 Page 8 of 9 MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary The following Exhibit is available for review in the Community Development Department: Exhibit A — Ralph and Adrienne Larsen, letter \\Cityhall\cdvlpmnt\— PC Minutes\PC Minutes 05\PC Minutes 7-19-05.gp.doc PC Minutes 07/19/05 Page 9 of 9