HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 12-06-05CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 6, 2005 — 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Porter called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and Commissioner Fonzi
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Fonzi, Kelley, O'Keefe and Chairperson Porter
Absent: Commissioners Jones, Patel and Vice Chairperson Beraud
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Public Works
Director / City Engineer Steve Kahn, Deputy Community
Development Director Steve McHarris, Associate Planner Kerry
Margason, Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson and Recording
Secretary Grace Pucci.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON NOVEMBER 15, 2005.
2. APPROVAL OF THE 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner
Fonzi to approve Items #1 and 2.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
3. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2005-0081
Applicant
Jeff Dillon, AIA, P O Box 15339, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Project Title
Tree Removal Permit 2005-0081
Project
9705 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location
APN 030-472-009
Project
A request to remove one (1) native Live Oak tree 26 -inches in diameter. 1t has been determined that the
Description
oak tree is damaged beyond reclamation by a certified arborist.
Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMENT
Jeff Dillon, applicant's architect, stated the applicant's agreement with the staff report
and answered questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner
Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0099 to approve the
request to remove one (1) native oak tree subject to the
conditions of approval, those being the payment of the
mitigation fee as well as the planting of four 15 gallon Live
Oaks.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. 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 to reconfigure an existing lot line. The proposed
Description:
lot reconfiguration will separate the existing mobile home park and provide access way in fee to El
Camino Real. The proposed lot configuration will require connection to the City's sewer system.
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 that she has
a mobile home listed for sale in this mobile home park.
Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson gave the staff report and with City Engineer Steve
Kahn answered questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMENT
Jamie Kirk, applicant's representative, stated that the applicant had fulfilled the
Commission's requirement to notify the tenants in the mobile home park and answered
questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner O'Keefe asked for confirmation that the mobile home tenants will not
have to absorb any of the initial capital costs of hooking up to the sewer. City Engineer
Steve Kahn stated that the owner/developer of the property will be billed for the initial
fee of $180,000.
Commissioner Kelley expressed concern that the fees will eventually get transferred
onto the mobile home tenants.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0093 to approve
Conditional Use Permit amendment 2005-0166 based on
findings and subject to conditions of approval.
Motion passed 3:0 by a roll -call vote.
Commissioner Fonzi rejoined the hearing.
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5. ROAD ABANDONMENT 2004-0015, EL CAMINO REAL & PRINCIPAL
Owner:
Westpac Investments, Inc., 805 Aerovista Place, Suite 302, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Project Title:
Vacation (to vacate) a Paper Alley
Project
The project is located north of Principal Avenue, west of Pino Solo Road, east of and adjacent to El
Location:
Camino Real, Atascadero, CA (San Luis Obispo County)
Location:
Crosses APNs 030-491-013, 015, 016, 017, and 018
Project
Request to summarily vacate an unconstructed alley, originally created by Map ADS Additional No. 1
Description:
as recorded in Book 5 at Page 1 of Maps, County Recorder's Office, San Luis Obispo County.
General Plan Designation: MDR/GC
Zoning District: RMF-10/CR
Proposed
Consistent with Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0024, adopted by the City Council on October 12,
Environmental
2004.
Determination:
Associate Planner Kerry Margason gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMENT
Brad Breckwald, applicant's representative, answered questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Porter closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to adopt Resolution 2005-0100 recommending the City
Council summarily vacate an unconstructed alley right-of-way
based on findings and subject to conditions of approval.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
6. ZONE CHANGE 2005-0106
Owner:
Robert Bennet, c/o Fence Factory, 2419 Palma Drive, Ventura, CA 93003
William Norris, 4580 Farousse Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Project Title:
Zone Text Change 2005-0106 Indoor Recreation
Project
All Commercial Park Zoning District within the City of Atascadero, County of San Luis Obispo. (See
Location:
attached map).
Project
Request to expand the conditionally allowable uses within the Commercial Park Zoning District to
Description:
allow for indoor recreational uses with Planning Commission review.
General Plan Designation: CPK
Zoning District: CPK
Proposed
Categorically exempt.
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Environmental
Determination:
Associate Planner Kerry Margason gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMENT
William Norris, 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 2005-0101, recommending that
the City Council introduce an Ordinance for first reading, by
title only, to approve Zone Change 2005-0106 based on
findings.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner O'Keefe spoke about the variances considered at the last Commission
meeting, her subsequent visit to the site and her resulting questions to staff. She read
staff's written response to her questions into the record and spoke of the need to get
more information and that the information is submitted on time.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Warren Frace reviewed the agenda for the January
3, 2006 meeting, updated the Commission on guidelines for workshops, and spoke
about a project on Chico Road and Ferrocaril that may need a workshop. The City
Council minutes on the inclusionary housing study session will be out this week as part
of their agenda packet. A tourist assessment report was handed out to the Commission.
There was Commission discussion regarding affordable housing and condominium
conversions. Director Frace stated staff is working on a report regarding the conversion
of existing affordable rental units to an ownership type product.
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Porter adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission on January 3, 2006.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
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