HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-15-06CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 — 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Beraud called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Porter
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Fonzi,
Chairperson Beraud
Absent: Vice Chairperson O'Keefe
Jones, Kelley, Porter, Slane and
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 and Recording
Secretary Grace Pucci.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
Porter 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 AUGUST 1, 2006.
MOTION: By Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner
Fonzi to approve Item #1.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave a report on tree protection for the
Las Lomas project.
Bruce Barnhart, applicant, spoke about the project, the condition of the existing trees
and current tree protection on the site. Mr. Barnhart answered questions of the
Commission.
Ted Elder, applicant's arborist, reported on the conditions of specific trees on the site
and the proposed tree protection plan. Mr. Elder answered questions of the
Commission.
There was Commission consensus that the applicant's arborist will provide a bi-
weekly report to staff and that there will be a quarterly report back to the Planning
Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. PLN 2006-1121/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2006-0085
Owner:
Kelly Gearhart, Mono Road Homes, LLC, 6205 Alcantara Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
PLN-2006-1121/Tentative Parcel Map 2006-0085
Project
8905 Montecito Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 056-071-012
Project
The proposed subdivision of a commercial property to create 3 commercial parcels.
Description:
General Plan Designation: GC
Zoning District: CT
Proposed
Categorical Exemption: CEQA Section 15315: Minor Land Divisions
Environmental
Determination:
Associate Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Jamie Kirk, applicant's representative, spoke about the project and stated in they are in
agreement with the Staff Report with the exception of Condition No. 7.
Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner
Jones to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0072 approving TPM 2006-
0085, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval,
and removing Item No. 7 of the Conditions of Approval and
adding a condition that would be a landscape maintenance
agreement between all the associated properties.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
3. PLN 2006-0109/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2006-0082
Owner:
David Graves, 4155 Carrizo Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
PLN 2099-0109/Tentative Parcel Map 2006-0082 (AT 05-0278)
Project
3625 Ardilla Road, Atascadero, CA 93422,
Location:
San Luis Obispo County APN 054-043-006
Project
A proposed subdivision of an existing 5.8 net acre lot into two individual parcels of 2.88 and
Description:
2.91 gross acres. The site is currently vacant and is proposed to be developed with 2 single
family residences. The lot split will provide 2 parcels with road frontage on Ardilla Road. The
parent parcel has an average slope of greater than 20% and both proposed building envelopes
have slopes of greater than 20%. There are several native trees on the property. Onsite septic
will serve the property and water is available from Atascadero Mutual Water Company.
General Plan Designation: Rural Estate (RE)
Zoning District: Residential Suburban (RS)
Proposed
Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is
Environmental
proposed. The proposed Negative Declaration is available for public review from 7/27/06
Determination:
through 8/15/06 at 6907 El Camino Real, Community Development Department, from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 .m., Monday through Friday.
Associate Planner Kerry Margason gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission. A revised arborist report was distributed to the Commission. (Exhibit A)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ken Wilson, applicant's representative, spoke about the project and asked the
Commission to consider making the open space easement on parcel #1 half of its
current size and on parcel #2 for the open space to remain the same but with the border
line angled. Mr. Wilson answered question of the Commission.
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David Graves, applicant, questioned the extent of the road given the cost factor and
whether it would be dedicated to the city.
Mark Ristow stated his concerns about drainage from the project, the fire truck
turnaround, the open space easement and paving of the road.
Carmen Lodise asked several questions regarding the proposed hammerhead, direction
of the septic field, restrictions on building heights, impacts to wildlife, and fencing of the
site.
Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period.
City Engineer Steve Kahn addressed questions raised in the Public Comment period.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mark Ristow restated his concerns regarding drainage from the site.
David Graves stated he did not think retention basins were necessary as the stream
does not back up.
Gordon Babcock stated he formerly owned the parcel in question and addressed the
issue of the culverts and drainage from the site.
Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period.
Chairperson Beraud expressed concern that the tree report was not complete. She
would like to include in the conditions that trees over 35% impacted would be bonded.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner
Porter to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0073 certifying Mitigated
Negative Declaration 2006-0025 and approving Tentative
Parcel Map 2006-0082 (AT 05-0278) dividing one parcel into
two parcels, based on findings and subject to conditions of
approval, and changing the condition regarding open space
and modify the division line as discussed from the top of the
map at an angle down through the intersecting point and along
the contours of the property and keeping it close to an acre.
Any drainage problems will be handled through the permit
application and through the grading plan, and that the
engineer of record addresses any drainage issues with that to
be approved by the city engineer. At time of building permit
there will be an amendment from the arborist addressing
mitigation for trees that are impacted greater than or equal to
40% (tree numbers 1, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26).
Motion passed 5:1 by a roll -call vote. (Beraud opposed)
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Chairperson Beraud stated for the record she had voted no because she feels the
trees should be bonded.
Chairperson Beraud recessed the hearing at 8:26 p.m.
Chairperson Beraud called the meeting back to order at 8:31 p.m.
4. PLN 2099-0922/ZCH 2005-0107/CUP 2005-0171/TTM 2004-0059
Owner:
Gary & Mary P. Tharp, 5255 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
Applicant:
Jim Beck, 8665 Morro Road Suite E, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
PLN 2099-0922/Zone Change 2005-0107, CUP 2005-0171, TTM 2004-0059
Project
2865 Ferrocarril, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-022-011
Project
An application for a Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative Tract Map for a 5
Description:
lot residential subdivision that will be developed under the requirements of the Planned
Development Overlay #16 which allows for a clustered development in exchange for
restricted open space areas. Chico Road is proposed for extension to access a cluster of four
(1) one -acre lots. The existing house and support structures (except the barn, proposed for
removal) will remain on proposed Lot 5. Proposed Lot 5 will continue to be accessed from
the existing driveway off Ferrocarril Road. The riparian area along northeast side of the
property will be preserved by an open space easement of approximately 1.57 acres. Project
design also includes a pedestrian and equestrian trail to access the River Parcel from the
Chico Road extension. No native trees are proposed for removal.
General Plan Designation: Suburban Estate (SE)
Zoning District: Residential Suburban (RS)
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 from
Determination:
July 27, 2006 through August 15, 2006 at 6907 EI Camino Real, Community Development
Department, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Ex Parte Communications
■ Chairperson Beraud stated she had met with a neighbor who lives at the end of
Chico.
Associate Planner Kerry Margason gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission. A letter from the Northern Chumash Tribal Council was distributed to the
Commission. (Exhibit B)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Beck, owner, spoke about the changes he has made to the original project and his
negotiations with the Water Company regarding their requirements. He expressed
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concern regarding the amount of room needed to meet all road requirements. Mr. Beck
answered questions of the Commission.
Oscar Munoz expressed concern regarding the proposed rise in grade and retaining
wall at the back of his property and how it may restrict access to his property.
Chuck Ditchfield stated his concerns that the rise in the grade of the proposed road
would significantly impact his property and asked that any new road be maintained at
the existing grade level.
Barak Miles, project surveyor, explained why the grade of the road must be raised and
retaining walls used.
Oscar Munoz reiterated his concerns about the access at the back of his property.
Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Chairperson
Beraud to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0074 recommending that
the City Council certify Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration 2006-0022; and, adopt Resolution PC 2006-0075
recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance
for first reading to approve Zone Change 2005-0107 based on
findings; and adopt Resolution PC 2006-0076 recommending
that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit 2005-
0171 to include the Master Plan of Development (EXHIBIT B)
based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and
Mitigation Monitoring: and, adopt Resolution PC 2006-0077
recommending the City Council approve Vesting Tentative
Tract Map 2004-0059 based on findings and subject to
Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring and that
prior to going to the City Council the applicant and the
adjoining neighbors come to a mutual agreement on any road
easements, or egress or ingress conditions for the Chico Road
extension, and to consult with both the Salinan and Chumash
tribes during the phase 2 process, and include the Water
Company and Fish and Game concerns regarding the negative
declaration.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Jones complimented staff on the exemplary housing report, and asked
for guidance on areas where certain housing categories are saturated. Community
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Development Director Warren Frace stated that he will be reporting on the issue at the
next City Council meeting and should get some feedback at that time.
Commissioner Kelley asked if any projects were going forward on the north end of town
near Home Depot. Director Frace stated the property in question is owned by Westar
Development but at this point they have not come to the City with a project.
Commissioner Fonzi inquired whether staff has received any applications for mobile
home conversions. Director Frace stated they have not, but there have been some
inquiries at the counter and reported that the City Council will deal with the condo
conversion issue and possibly mobile home park conversions on September 26t"
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Warren Frace reported that the next Planning
Commission meeting will be held on September 5t", and that there will be a joint session
with the City Council on September 26t"
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Beraud adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission on September 5, 2006.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
The following exhibits are available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Revised Arborist Report, 3860 Ardilla Road
Exhibit B — Northern Chumash Tribal Council, letter
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