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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 04-04-06CALL TO ORDER CITY OFATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 4, 2006 — 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Beraud called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Slane led the Pledge of Allegiance. Rr)l I r Al I Present: Commissioners Fonzi, Jones, Kelley, Slane, O'Keefe and Chairperson Beraud Absent: Commissioner Porter Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Public Works Director Steve Kahn, Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris, Associate Planner Kerry Margason, and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Vice Chairperson O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the agenda. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT None PC Minutes 04/04/06 Page 1 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON MARCH 21, 2006. Commissioner Kelley requested a change to Item #3, page 2 of the March 21St minutes, to reflect that the Planning Commission proceeded with the hearing and approved the tree removal request despite the applicant failing to submit a full application lacking a grading and tree protection plan. MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to approve Item #1 as amended. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. (Jones and O'Keefe abstained) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 2.2005 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Commissioner Jones stepped down from consideration of this item stating a conflict of interest as he works for Pacific Gas and Electric, which will be involved with an underground utilities project in the Capital Improvement Program. Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT — None MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0026 notifying the City Council that the Planning Commission has found the 2005 Five -Year Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan, based on findings. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Jones abstained) Commissioner Jones rejoined the meeting. PC Minutes 04/04/06 Page 2 of 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2006-0177, PATRIA CIRCLE Owners: Mark Owens, 919 Patria Circle, Atascadero, CA 93422 Karen Reed, 924 Patria Circle, Atascadero, CA 93422 Applicant: Dennis Reed, 2455 Reyna Drive, Hayward, CA 94541 Project Title: Conditional Use Permit 2006-0177 Project 919 Patria Circle, Atascadero, CA 93422, APN 045-357-016 Location: 924 Patria Circle, Atascadero, CA 93422, APN 045-357-013 General Plan Designation: HDR Zoning District: RMF-16/PD-7 Project The project is a request to amend an existing Master Plan of Development to allow enclosure of patio Description: areas and/or minor additions, on a case by case basis with Planning Commission approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit. Proposed Class 1 (e) Categorical Exemption — Addition to existing structure of less than 50% of the existing Environmental floor area, in an area served by public services. Determination: Associate Planner Kerry Margason gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Bob Shrimp, Patria Circle resident, expressed his support for the applicants and their request. Mark Owens, owner of 919 Patria Court, explained why there are no visual impacts from these improvements and that there is precedent for these additions. Karen Reed, owner of 924 Patria Circle, stated that when she purchased her home she was told she could add a room because it was part of the original plans. Dennis Reed, applicant, requested that the Commission look favorably on these requests as the additions are much needed. Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period. Vice Chairperson O'Keefe stated she sees real parking problems if these additions continue to be allowed. Chairperson Beraud expressed several concerns with this request including setting a precedent for future requests, pedestrian and bicyclist safety, poor visibility, and vehicles overhanging the driveways. She is uncomfortable approving this change to the PC Minutes 04/04/06 Page 3 of 6 Master Plan of Development as those areas were to be an open space amenity for the project. MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Slane to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2006-0029 approving Conditional Use Permit 2006-0177 allowing enclosure of patio areas for 919 and 924 Patria Circle and requiring a Minor Conditional Use Permit for future requests of additions within the Patria Circle Development, and adding the additional condition from staff to read: The characteristics of the use and the immediate surroundings do not necessitate the number of parking spaces the current parking code would require and the reduced parking will be adequate to accommodate on the site all parking needs generated by the use. Motion passed 4:2 by a roll -call vote. (O'Keefe, Beraud opposed) Commissioner Fonzi stated for the record that she had voted yes only because each new project would be individually reviewed for impacts through the minor CUP process. 4. RECONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2003-0040 Owner / Linda Kennedy, Maverick Construction, P.O. Box 4242, Paso Robles, CA 93447 Applicant: Phone: 239-0134 Project Title: 5516 Tunitas Avenue Colony House; Tentative Parcel Map 2003-0040 for a 4 -lot PD -7 Subdivision Project 5516 Tunitas Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 (Single -Family Residence) Location: (San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-081-003. Project The proposed project consists of a Reconsideration/Reinstatement of the Tentative Parcel Map (TPM Description: 2003-0040; AT 03-0108) for a Planned Development — 7 project which is currently under construction. The Tentative Parcel Map would allow for three new single-family lots and the retention of one lot with an existing historic single-family home. The project is currently being developed under the requirements of the PD -7 Overlay District within the Residential Multi -Family (RMF -10) Zoning District. The original approval of the Tentative Parcel Map expired, in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act, before the applicants could finish the Final Map process. General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential — MDR Zoning District: Residential Multiple Family — RMF -10 Proposed Consistent with Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2003-0034, certified by the Atascadero City Environmental Council on October 28, 2003. Determination: Associate Planner Kerry Margason gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PC Minutes 04/04/06 Page 4 of 6 PUBLIC COMMENT Tom Taylor, applicant's representative, spoke about the project and urged the Commission to approve the reconsideration. Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0030 approving reconsideration of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 2003-0040 subject to findings and conditions. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS Commissioner Jones spoke about Brown Act training for the Commission and asked about the upcoming class in Bakersfield and whether any other training opportunities are available. Community Development Director Warren Frace stated he would check into it and find out what city is proposing to do. Commissioner Fonzi asked about the progress on the affordable housing component to the Apple Valley project. Director Frace explained that these are the first units under the new equity sharing program, and staff is working on the final review, approval and signature on the documents. Chairperson Beraud inquired if the intersection of Viejo Camino and Halcon Road is in an intermediate stage. Public Works Director Steve Kahn stated he would have his inspector check on it. Chairperson Beraud also asked about a new fence on San Gabriel and Escondido Road and whether it should have been open rather than a solid fence. Director Frace stated he will have staff check on it. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Development Director Frace reported that staff is working with a local organization for a bicycle motocross track facility on the Water Company property; there will be a neighborhood workshop next Monday, 6:00 p.m. in conference room 4, City Hall. Director Frace reviewed the agenda for the next Commission meeting. He also reported that staff is working on getting the annual housing report to the Commission, and announced that the City Council passed a temporary moratorium on the condominium conversion issue. PC Minutes 04/04/06 Page 5 of 6 ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Beraud adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on April 18, 2006. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary \\Cityhall\cdvlpmnt\— PC Minutes\PC Minutes 06\PC Minutes 4-4-06.gp.doc PC Minutes 04/04/06 Page 6 of 6