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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 01-03-06CALL TO ORDER CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2006 — 7:00 P.M. Vice Chairperson Beraud called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Fonzi, O'Keefe, Patel and Vice Chairperson Beraud Absent: Commissioners Jones, Kelley and Chairperson Porter 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, Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to approve the agenda. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None PC Minutes 01/03/06 Page 1 of 7 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON DECEMBER 6, 2005. MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner O'Keefe to approve Item #1. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 2. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2003-0042 Applicant Marius Manea, 734 Modesto Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Project Title Tree Removal Permit 2003-0042 Project 9365 Barranco Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 Location APN 054-311-058 Project A request to rernove three (3) native Blue Oak trees, one of which is 26 -inches in diameter at Description breast height (dbh), for the development of a Single -Family residence, PPN-2003-0098, BLD 2002-1525. Commissioner Fonzi stepped down from consideration of this item stating she has had a financial relationship with the applicant in the past. Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. Commissioner Jones joined the hearing at 7:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT None MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner Patel to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0007 to approve the request to remove three native oak trees subject to the guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. (Commissioner Fonzi abstained) Commissioner Fonzi rejoined the hearing. PC Minutes 01/03/06 Page 2 of 7 3. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2005-0082 Applicant Provost Engineering & Building, 2215 Idyllwild Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Owners Paula Freeman, 2716 La Purisima, Santa Maria, CA 93455 Al Provost, 2215 Idyllwild Pl., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Pete Curzi, 2210 Idyllwild PI., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Project Title Tree Removal Permit 2005-0082 Project 3931 San Anselmo Road (N/E Corner of San Anselmo & Location Seperado Ave.) APN 049-033-048 Project A request to remove two (2) native Live Oak trees, 56 and 41 -inch diameter at breast height Description (dbh), for the development of a Single -Family Residence. Assistant Planner Lisa Wilkinson gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Jack Brazeal, project arborist answered questions of the Commission. Vice Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0008 to approve the request to remove two (2) native oak trees subject to the guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Minutes 01/03/06 Page 3 of 7 PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. VARIANCE 2005-0008, 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 Description on a legal lot 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 Environmental proposed. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review at Determination 6907 El Camino Real, 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 PowerPoint presentation on the project and answered questions of the Commission. Steve Ruiz stated he lives across the street from the project and expressed concern regarding erosion from the hillside. He asked that his property be protected from future erosion. Jim Rossi, neighbor to the site, stated he does not see any problem with the project given the way the applicant proposes to pave the driveway, and offered to assist financially in the road improvement. There was Commissioner Discussion regarding maintenance of Linda Vista Road. Director Frace stated staff can work with the City Engineer to explore options for road maintenance with the neighbors and then report back to the Commission. Vice Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner O'Keefe and seconded by Vice Chairperson Beraud to adopt Resolution PC 2005-0097 approving Variance 2005-0008 based on findings and subject to Conditions and with the following two conditions added: PC Minutes 01/03/06 Page 4 of 7 1) Orange fencing be put up on both sides of EI Retiro. 2) Native shrubs be used for re -vegetation. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. 5. ZONE CHANGE 2004-0092, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2004-0139, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2004-0060 Owners Kinsey "Bud" Tanner, 5290 Barrenda Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422 Shawn Fragione, 7790 Aragon Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title Zone Change 2004-0092, Conditional Use Permit 2004-0139; Tentative Tract Map 2004- 0060 for a 5 -lot Planned Development subdivision Project 7705 Navajoa Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 (Single Family Residence) Location (San Luis Obispo County) APN 031-183-013, 031-183-032. Project The proposed project consists of an application for a Zone Change, Conditional Use Description Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map for the construction of five new detached single-family homes on individual lots that will be developed under the requirements of the Planned Development #25 Overlay District standards within the Residential Multi -Family (RMF - 10) Zoning District. The project includes one home per lot each with a two -car garage and one parking space in each driveway. The project will be served by City sewer. General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential — MDR Zoning District Residential Multiple Family— RMF -10 Proposed Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is Environmental proposed. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review at Determination 6907 El Camino Real, 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 Russ Thompson, applicant's representative, spoke about the project and answered questions of the Commission. There was Commission discussion regarding orientation and elevations of the houses along the Navajoa frontage. Bud Tanner, applicant, explained how this plan for the site was developed and answered questions of the Commission. Bob Stimpson stated he lives in this neighborhood and expressed his concerns regarding safety, the poor condition of the streets, the noise level with increased density, tree removals, and lack of compatibility with the neighborhood. Marilyn Stimpson expressed concern that future two story houses may encroach on her backyard privacy. PC Minutes 01/03/06 Page 5 of 7 Vice Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period. Deputy Public Works Director Jeff Van den Eikhof and Community Development Director Warren Frace addressed issues raised during the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Patel to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0009 recommending that the City Council certify Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2005-0058; and, adopt Resolution PC 2006-0010 recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance for first reading by title only, to approve Zone Change 2005- 0092 based on findings; and, adopt Resolution PC 2006-0011 recommending that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit 2004-0139 (Master Plan of Development) based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring; and, adopt Resolution PC 2006-0012 recommending that the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2004-0060 based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring, and adding a condition for changing the elevation of the houses that face Navajoa to look more like a front entrance, subject to staff approval. Motion failed 3:2 by a roll -call vote. (Commissioners O'Keefe and Beraud opposed) Commissioner O'Keefe stated for the record that she voted no because she is concerned that the city is losing affordable housing; this site is zoned for RMF 10 and apartments would have less impact. Turning these sites into PD's reduces affordable housing and the resulting housing is not as affordable as apartments. Additionally she does not think this is compatible with the neighborhood and she is concerned about the loss of parking. Vice Chairperson Beraud stated for the record that she voted no because she does not think this is compatible with neighborhood. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS Commissioner Fonzi asked for Commission discussion regarding conversion of multi- family zoned lots to PD's and the impact of this conversion on affordable housing. There was lengthy Commission discussion and it was suggested that the issue be discussed at a future joint session of the Planning Commission and City Council. PC Minutes 01/03/06 Page 6 of 7 Commissioner O'Keefe asked about the sign ordinance and if the City Council has changed its position regarding enforcement. Director Frace stated that the Council will review this issue at Strategic Planning. Commissioner O'Keefe asked what circumstances require a four vote majority. Director Frace stated zone changes and General Plan amendments require a majority vote of the entire Commission. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Development Director Warren Frace updated the Commission on the agenda for the City Council's Strategic Planning session scheduled for Saturday, January 28t" ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairperson Beraud adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on January 17, 2006. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary PC Minutes 01/03/06 Page 7 of 7