HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 11-15-05CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 2005 — 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Porter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Kelley
led the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Fonzi, Jones, Kelley, O'Keefe, Patel, Beraud and
Chairperson Porter
Absent: None
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, Associate Planner Kerry Margason, Assistant Planner
Lisa Wilkinson and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson Porter announced that Item #3 has been continued.
MOTION: By Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Dean Coker introduced a project he has been working on in Atascadero and distributed
a handout showing its conceptual design. (Exhibit A)
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2005.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner
Kelley to approve Item #1.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
2. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2005-0071 RECONSIDERATION
Applicant:
Cori Flickinger, 7459 Valle Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
Tree Removal Permit 2005-0071
Project Location:
9096 La Canada, Atascadero, CA
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 050-021-041
Project
A request to remove one (1) 22 -inch native Live Oak tree for the development of a single family
Description:
residence.
Staff
Approve removal subject to mitigation.
Recommendation:
Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chip Tamagni, project arborist, spoke about the grading for this project and answered
questions of the Commission.
Steven Alvarez, arborist, spoke about the requested tree removal.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner
Kelley to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0094 to approve the
request to remove one (1) native tree subject to the guidelines
and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree
Ordinance and direct staff to work with the applicant to narrow
the driveway and attempt to preserve the tree.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
3. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2005-0079
Applicant:
Midland Pacific, 6955 El Camino Real, Ste. 200, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
Tree Removal Permit 2005-0079
Project Location:
Del Rio Road
Project
Description:
Request to remove 1- 12"Llive Oak and 1-3" Valley Oak for a total of 2 trees.
Staff
Recommendation:
Approve removal subject to mitigation.
This item has been continued.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2004-0059,3325 CHICO ROAD
Owner
Gloria & Harold Myers, Jr., 3325 Chico Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
Tentative Parcel Map 2004-0059
Project
3325 Chico Road, Atascadero, CA
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN Portion 049-072-004
Project
The proposed project consists of a parcel map subdividing one existing lot into two parcels. The
Description:
existing parcel is developed with a single-family residence and a large agriculture building. The
newly created parcel would be available for development of a single family home and a 1,000
square foot secondary residence. The project site is located within the Residential Single Family —
Y (RSF-Y) Zoning District. The new parcel will take access from Traffic Way. Onsite septic
systems will be used for wastewater and water service will be provided by Atascadero Mutual
Water Company.
General Plan Designation: RSF
Zoning District: RSF-Y (1 acre minimum)
Proposed
This project is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 15 Categorical Exemption.
Environmental
Determination:
Associate Planner Kerry Margason gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Harold Myers, applicant, answered questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to adopt Resolution No. PC 2005-0092 approving
Tentative Parcel Map 2004-0059 a request to subdivide one
parcel totaling 2.10 acres, into two parcels of 1.08 and 1.02
acres net, based on findings and subject to conditions.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005-0166,1215 EL CAMINO REAL
Owner:
Boneso Family Trust, P O Box 932, Paso Robles, CA 93447
Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit 2005-0166
Project
1215 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA (San Luis Obispo County)
Location:
APN 049-042-019
Project
An amendment to the original Conditional Use Permit for a mobile home park, established in 1968, to
Description:
facilitate a lot reconfiguration.
General Plan Designation: HDR
Zoning District: RMF -16
Proposed
The project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt according to the provisions of the California
Environmental
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Determination:
Commissioner Fonzi stepped down from consideration of this item stating she has a
mobile home listed for sale in this park.
Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jamie Kirk, applicant's representative, discussed the project and answered questions of
the Commission.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Kelley expressed concern that the mobile home owners in the park may
not have been informed about this request.
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Community Development Director Warren Frace stated that the project was noticed per
the city's code.
Commissioner O'Keefe stated she would like to hear from the owners that the costs
won't be passed on to the mobile home owners in the future.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to continue this item to a date certain of December 6,
2005, for the applicant to bring back evidence that all of the
renters within the park are aware of what is going on and of
any possible fee increases that may occur or a statement to
the fact that they don't plan on raising the fees for park rents.
Staff is directed to notify all tenants of the December 6th
meeting.
Motion passed 4:2 by a roll -call vote. (Jones, Porter opposed)
Commissioner Fonzi rejoined the meeting.
6. VARIANCE 2005-0006 BARRENDA AVENUE/PPN 2005-0188
Applicant:
Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alcantara Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
VAR 2005-0006 Precise Plan 2005-0188, Single -Family residence
Project
Barrenda Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 028-332-027
Project
The project consists of an application to construct one three-story single-family residence on a legal lot
Description:
of record. The applicant is proposing to locate the garage and residence a minimum of 5 -feet from the
front property line to minimize grading and tree impacts. One native tree is proposed for removal. The
residence will gain access from Barrenda Avenue.
General Plan Designation: SFR -Y
Zoning District: RSF-Y
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
Determination:
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
Jamie Kirk, applicant's representative, gave a brief overview of the project and
answered questions of the Commission. A handout was distributed showing the
elevations of the proposed homes. (Exhibit B)
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
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There was commission discussion regarding the setback and safety issues for the
driveway.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner
Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0095 approving Variance
2005-0006 based on findings and subject to conditions that 1)
that the setback be 20 feet from the property line, and 2) that
the applicant work with city staff and utilize something similar
to the three story plan that was shown to the Commission
tonight.
Motion passed 5:2 by a roll -call vote. (O'Keefe, Patel opposed)
Commissioner O'Keefe stated for the record that she voted against this motion because
she is concerned about the drainage and would like to have had that issue addressed.
7. VARIANCE 2005-0007 ROSARIO AVENUE/PPN 2005-0189
Applicant:
Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alcantara Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
VAR 2005-0007, Precise Plan 2005-0189, Single -Family residence
Project
Rosario Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 028-331-006, 028-332-001
Project
The project consists of an application to construct two three-story single-family residences on two
Description:
legal lots of record. The applicant is proposing to locate the garage and residence a minimum of 5 -feet
from the front property line to minimize grading and tree impacts. Eleven native trees are proposed for
removal. The residence will gain access from Rosario Avenue.
General Plan Designation: SFR -Y
Zoning District: RSF-Y
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
Determination:
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
Jamie Kirk, applicant's representative answered questions of the Commission.
Shelley and James Krause stated they live in the lot adjacent to the project site and
expressed concern about the drainage from this property, where the water would be
directed, and whether an EIR would be required.
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Vivian Whitsel indicated she lives down the street from this project and stated this site is
a seasonal riparian habitat with substantial water that remains on site through most of
the year. She is also concerned about traffic safety on the road.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
There was Commission discussion regarding drainage, traffic, setbacks, safety, the
driveway, tree impacts and the use of a three story home on the site.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0096 approving Variance
2005-0007 based on findings and subject to conditions and
adding that the garages have a 25 foot setback and that the
houses remain the same at 20.
Motion passed 6:1 by a roll -call vote. (Beraud opposed)
Vice Chairperson Beraud stated for the record that she believes this site should have a
three story house.
8. VARIANCE 2005-0008 EL RETIRO AVENUE;PPN 2005-0190
Applicant:
Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alcantara Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
VAR 2005-0008, Precise Plan 2005-0190, Single -Family residence
Project
El Retiro Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 031-112-004
Project
The project consists of an application to construct one three-story single-family residence on a legal lot
Description:
of record. The applicant is proposing to locate the garage and residence a minimum of 5 -feet from the
front property line to minimize grading and tree impacts. Three native trees are proposed for removal.
The residence will gain access from El Retiro Avenue.
General Plan Designation: SFR -Y
Zoning District: RSF-Y
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
Determination:
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
Jamie Kirk, applicant's representative, commented on Condition #8 and her concerns
with safety issues if the frontage is paved. Ms. Kirk answered questions of the
Commission.
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Steve Ross, EI Retiro resident, expressed concern regarding the condition of EI Retiro
Avenue especially when it rains and the safety of the driveway for the proposed house.
Larry Arnett, EI Retiro resident, stated that setting this project five feet from the property
line is a poor design and would be an eyesore. He was also concerned with the
condition of the road and drainage issues.
Mel Danielson, EI Retiro resident, spoke about the problem of rocks and mud coming
down the road during the rainy season.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
There was Commission discussion regarding the driveway setback, the possibility of a
development credit, abandonment of Linda Vista, and re -vegetation of the area for
erosion prevention.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to continue this project to a date indefinite and allow the
developer to come in with some alternatives to include
abandonment of the road.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
There was Planning Commission discussion of criteria for workshops on projects.
Commissioner comments regarding possible triggers for workshops included: square
footage and value of property particularly the commercial interchanges, 10,000 square
feet, if one of 10 sites in town designated as prime commercial comes up, an option in
the original application process for the applicant to request a workshop, a zone change
to the General Plan that creates a neighborhood impact, and a method where the
Commission could request a workshop if there is a project not triggered by the selected
criteria.
Community Development Director Warren Frace explained the three types of projects
that come before the Commission and suggested staff brings back workshop options
based on these three project types.
There was Commission discussion regarding receipt of staff reports, submittal
requirements for projects, and the importance of receiving all applicant documentation
on time.
Director Frace stated staff is letting developers know of the two week deadline for
project submittals and anything not in on Thursday, when agenda packets are ready for
the Commission, will be continued.
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Vice Chairperson Beraud asked about the San Anselmo CUP and if there is a timeline
for the applicant to remove the exit. Director Frace stated there will be a timeline, but
reported that the Commission's decision was appealed by a Council Member.
Vice Chairperson Beraud read a letter into the record regarding motorcycle use in the
city and would like to see the Council agendize this issue to address citizen's concerns.
Commissioner Jones asked about the special meeting for training on the Brown Act and
whether every trainer will be certified by the California Bar. Director Frace stated City
Attorney Patrick Enright would handle the training.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Frace reported on the special training session on
November 29th, and reviewed the agenda for the next regular meeting. Director Frace
inquired whether the Commission would like to cancel the December 20th meeting.
There was Commission consensus to cancel the December 20, 2005 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Porter adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission on December 6, 2005.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
The following exhibit is available for review in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Dean Coker, conceptual design
Exhibit B — Jamie Kirk, project elevations
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