HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 11-01-05CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
November 1, 2005 — 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Porter called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and Vice Chairperson
Beraud led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Present: Commissioners Fonzi, Jones, Kelley, O'Keefe, Beraud and
Chairperson Porter
Absent: Commissioner Patel
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Steve Kahn, Deputy Community
Development Director Steve McHarris, Associate Planner Kelly
Gleason, Associate Planner Kerry Margason, Assistant Planner
Lisa Wilkinson and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner
Kelley 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 OCTOBER 18, 2005.
MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner
Fonzi to approve Item #1.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2000-0022 RECONSIDERATION
Owner:
Jimmie D. Shores, P O Box 216, Atascadero, CA 93423
Project Title:
San Anselmo Car wash - Reconsideration of Conditional Use Permit 2000-0022.
Project
6125 San Anselmo Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-225-024
Project
The proposed project is a reconsideration of an approved Conditional Use Permit to allow for an additional
Description:
ingress/egress on San Anselmo near the northwest corner of the site. The ingress/egress request includes
installation of a berm median that limits movement to right turns only.
General Plan Designation: GC (General Commercial)
Zoning District: (CT) Commercial Tourist
Proposed
CEQA Categorical Exemption Section 15301 — Existing Facilities.
Environmental
Determination:
Associate Planner Kerry Margason gave the staff report, City Engineer Steve Kahn
spoke about circulation issues for this project and both answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Russ Thompson, applicant's representative, spoke about the project and requested
several changes including: 1) Condition Nos. 7 and 10 amended to permit the option of
either constructing the median or removing the driveway if the median is not built, and
2) installation of a wooden planter or decorative urn to screen the air-conditioning
condensers. Mr. Thompson answered questions of the Commission.
Jim Shores, applicant, expressed concern with the Conditions of Approval for the
driveway, fencing, lighting, and monument sign. Mr. Shores answered questions of the
Commission.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
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There was Commission discussion regarding the driveway and median, fencing,
lighting, signage, screening of the air-conditioning equipment, curbing at back of
property, trees and landscaping, the shade structure, noise mitigation for dryers, and
the fairness of requesting the applicant to make further changes.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Chairperson Porter
to adopt Resolution PC 2005-78 approving Reconsideration of
Conditional Use Permit 2000-0022, subject to conditions of
approval and with the following changes to the Conditions on
Page 14 of the staff report:
■ Condition 1: Applicant has agreed to this condition—no
change.
■ Condition 2: Add that ornamental planters similar to what
the city has installed in the downtown redevelopment
agency could be put on either side of the air-conditioning
units.
■ Condition 3 : To be waived
■ Condition 4: To stand as written
■ Condition 5: Applicant has agreed to work with staff and
reduce the blowers from five to three.
■ Condition 6: Applicant advised to reduce driveway and did
so, therefore he met his responsibility, and it was done in
good faith, so Commission must accept that.
■ Condition 7: Fence will be an open one.
■ Condition 8: Applicant has agreed with this condition—no
change.
■ Condition 9: Lights okay as are.
■ Condition 10: Sign will be replaced between the two
masonry pillars that are in place.
■ Condition 11: Bicycle rack should be put in.
Motion failed 3:3 by a roll -call vote. (O'Keefe, Fonzi, Beraud
opposed)
MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner
Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2005-78 approving
Reconsideration of Conditional Use Permit 2000-0022, subject
to conditions of approval and with the following changes to
the Conditions on Page 14 of the staff report:
■ Condition 1: Site access will be limited to one driveway
and that's where the landscaping would be done.
■ Condition 2: Sidewalks must be removed and the details to
be worked out between staff and applicant.
■ Condition 3: With additional landscaping after closing off
the exit, won't need to do as many trees and the details
could be worked out with staff.
■ Condition 4: Native oak trees will be planted in the back.
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■ Condition 5: Carwash blowers will be reduced from five to
three to reduce noise.
■ Condition 6: Site access will be limited to one driveway on
San Anselmo.
■ Condition 7: Iron picket fence to be used to add
consistency to tie project together.
■ Condition 9: Lighting is okay as is—no changes to
condition.
■ Condition 10: Applicant can decide where to put sign as
long as it is attractive
■ Condition 11: No changes.
■ New shade structure.
■ Remove card -lock gas station.
■ Landscaping in driveway area will include trees.
Motion passed 4:2 by a roll -call vote. (Kelley, Porter opposed)
3. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2005-0072, 5155 ESCARPA AVE.
Owner:
Barak Miles, 5255 Traffic Way, Ste. 104, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
Tentative Parcel Map 2005-0072
Project
5155 Escarpa Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-161-008
Project
A proposed subdivision of an existing 3.37 gross acre lot into three individual parcels of 1.01, 1.15, and 1.21
Description:
gross acres. The site is currently contains a single-family residence that will remain on proposed parcel 1. The
parcels consist of moderate to steep slopes and contain native trees and vegetation. Onsite septic will serve the
property and water is available from Atascadero Mutual Water Company.
General Plan Designation: Single Family Residential (SFR -Y)
Zoning District: Residential Single Family (RSF-Y)
Proposed
Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. The
Environmental
proposed Negative Declaration is available for public review at 6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6, Community
Determination:
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. City Engineer Steve Kahn discussed drainage issues for the project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Shannon McCabe, applicant's representative, answered questions of the Commission.
Mark Davis, applicant's civil engineer, answered questions of the Commission.
Becky Rogers spoke about problems with mud flow from a property above this project
and expressed concern that runoff from this development would drain directly onto her
property.
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Doug Chisholm spoke about the history of this property and stated his concern
regarding the change in lot size from 2 '/2 to 1 acre, and the lack of notification to area
residents.
Bruce Rogers stated there should be no impacts from this development to the
surrounding area. He asked who is to be held responsible for drainage issues and any
future problems. Mr. Rogers submitted a picture (Exhibit A).
Mark Davis spoke about current drainage mitigations on single family homes, and
stated this should address the neighbors' concerns.
Becky Rogers questioned the process for approval of this project.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
There was Commission discussion regarding impacts from parcel no. three, slope of
driveway, impacts to trees, lack of performance standards and percolation tests, no
information on size of homes to determine septic requirements, drainage, retaining
walls, and view shed.
MOTION: By
Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to continue this item to some future date and for the
applicant to work with staff to provide additional details on:
1.
Drainage calculations.
2.
Septic proposed and location.
3.
Size of the homes.
4.
Retaining walls.
5.
Driveway locations.
6.
Site shall be limited to two building sites.
7.
Conditions to be attached so that whatever is built on
Parcel No. 2 takes into consideration the view shed,
including stem walls, low profile building, etc.
8.
Change of slope along the building.
9.
How the basins will be.
10.
Inclusion of a map showing the trees.
Motion
passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
Chairperson Porter recessed the hearing at 9:01 p.m.
Chairperson Porter called the meeting back to order at 9:11 p.m.
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4. AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2004-0144
Applicant:
Atascadero Enterprises, 2505 Theatre Drive, Suite A, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Owners:
Joe Simonin, 185 Pendleton Lane, Templeton, CA 93465
Project Title:
Adam Scattini, 2505 Theatre Dr. Ste. A, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Project
Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2004-0144
Title:
El Camino Real Quick Lube and Car Wash
Project
7095 El Camino Real, Atascadero
Location:
APN 030-081-008
Project
The proposed project consists of an Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that established a
Description:
2,114 square -foot 2 -bay automotive maintenance lube and oil garage with an attached waiting room
and drive-through car wash facility. The project amendment consists of a request to modify proposed
landscaping adjacent to the building and modify the height of the building including the service doors.
General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC)
Zoning District: Commercial Professional (CR)
Proposed
Consistent with the previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2005-0002.
Environmental
Determination:
Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris gave the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Adam Scattini, applicant, explained why the elevation of the building was raised.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0091 to approve CUP
Amendment 2004-0144 amending Master Plan of Development
(Conditional Use Permit 2004-0144) based on findings and
subject to conditions of approval.
Motion passed 5:1 by a roll -call vote. (Beraud opposed)
5. ZONE CHANGE 2004-0087, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2004-0133,
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2004-0065
Applicant/
Donald Vaughn, 605 Garcia Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Owners
Randy Young, P O Box 744, San Miguel, CA 93451
Project Title:
Zone Change 2004-0087, Conditional Use Permit 2004-0133; Tentative Parcel Map 2004-0056 for a
4 -lot Planned Development subdivision
Project
6910 Navajoa Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 (Single Family Residence)
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-373-020.
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Project The proposed project consists of an application for a Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, and
Description: Tentative Parcel Map for the construction of four new detached single-family homes on individual lots
that will be developed under the requirements of the Planned Development overlay district standards
within the Residential Multi -Family (RMF -10) zoning district. The proposed residences range in size
between 1,440 square feet and 1,894 square feet. The project includes one home per lot each with a
two -car garage and one parking space in each driveway. A seven (7) inch live oak is proposed for
removal.
General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential — MDR
Zoning District Residential Multiple Family—RMF-10
Associate Planner Lisa Wilkinson gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Don Vaughn, applicant, spoke about the discrepancy in the tree report and answered
questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Fonzi expressed her concerns including: orientation of house on
Navajoa, placement of windows not in keeping with Colony Homes, pillars, and the
need for additional landscaping and architectural features.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi to continue this application so applicant
can work with staff to refine architecture and orientation of homes.
Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris clarified the orientation of the
homes.
Commissioner Fonzi withdrew her motion.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0087 recommending that
the City Council certify Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration 2005-0052; and, adopt Resolution PC 2005-0088
recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance
for first reading by title only, to approve Zone Change 2004-
0087 based on findings; and, adopt Resolution PC 2005-0089
recommending that the City Council approve Conditional Use
Permit 2004-0133 (Master Plan of Development) with the
removal of Condition No. 23 and the removal of three native
trees based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval
and Mitigation Monitoring; and, adopt Resolution PC 2005-
0090 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative
Parcel Map 2004-0056 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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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Jones asked Chairperson Porter to consider agendizing a request to the
City Council to consider establishing a Planning Commission policy to have public
workshops for larger projects.
There was Commission discussion regarding the benefits and possible criteria for public
hearings and notification on large projects.
Chairperson Porter stated he would contact Mayor Scalise to inform her of the
Commissions desire for a study session on the Del Rio project.
There was Commission consensus to place an item on their next agenda to
discuss thresholds and criteria for public workshops.
Commissioner Kelley requested an update on Carl's Junior. Director Frace stated that
staff is working with the applicant's consultant and traffic engineer on a revised traffic
mitigation plan for the project.
Commissioner Jones asked for an update on the Principal project. Director Frace
reported that staff has asked the applicant for more information and an arborists report.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Warren Frace reviewed the agenda for the next
Planning Commission meeting and reported that there will be a study session regarding
affordable housing on the City Council's next agenda; Commissioners are asked to
attend. Director Frace also announced that the next Planning Commission meeting will
be held at the new City Hall building, and reported on the Safe Neighborhoods Program.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission on November 15, 2005.
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Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
The following exhibits are available for review in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Bruce Rogers, Picture
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