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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 11-07-06CALL TO ORDER CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 7, 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. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Fonzi, Kelley, Slane, O'Keefe and Chairperson Beraud Absent: Commissioner Porter Others Present: Recording Secretary Grace Pucci Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris, Associate Planner Kelly Gleason and Deputy Public Works Director David Athey. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Vice Chairperson O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner Kelley to approve the agenda. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Minutes 11/07/06 Page 1 of 7 PUBLIC COMMENT Rick Mathews, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson, spoke about the ad hoc committee forming to select a location for the proposed Veteran's War Memorial. Chairperson Mathews explained that Commissioner Fonzi had volunteered to serve on the committee and requested a 2nd Planning Commissioner be appointed to the Committee. Chairperson Beraud stated this request would be discussed during the Commissioner Comments period of the agenda. Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON OCTOBER 3, 2006. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON OCTOBER 17, 2006. Commissioner Fonzi requested the Recording Secretary check the tape from the October 3, 2006 meeting to clarify Commissioner Porter's comments regarding the use of the term "workshop" on Page three, Paragraph 4 under Commissioner Comments and Reports. MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Slane to approve Item #1 as amended when the tape is checked. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. (O'Keefe abstained) MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner Kelley to approve Item #2. Motion passed 3:0 by a roll -call vote. (Slane, Beraud abstained) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 3. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR COLONY SQUARE Owners: Colony Square, James Harrison, 143 Beachcomber Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Peter Hilf, 205 E. Carillo, 2" d Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Certified Steven Alvarez, A&T Arborists, 1615 Lupine Lane, Templeton, CA 93465 Arborist: PC Minutes 11/07/06 Page 2 of 7 Project Title Tree Removal Permit 2006-0097/PLN 2006-1164 Project 6905 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (Colony Square Project CUP 04-0127) Location (San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-361-018 Project A request to remove one 72" (dbh) Valley Oak Tree located in the Colony Square Project due to Description safety hazards associated with the tree's poor condition, and 2 black walnut trees (16" and 14" dbh) located along the rear property line of the Rancho Tee Motel property which need to be removed due to grading requirements of the project. Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris gave the Staff Report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Harris, applicant, explained that it had been their intention to preserve the Valley Oak tree, however as this is a pedestrian -oriented project, and because the condition of the tree could present a hazard, they are requesting its removal. Mr. McHarris answered questions of the Commission. Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period Vice Chairperson O'Keefe questioned what would happen if the replacement tree died within a year of being planted given the existing tree has historical significance. Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris suggested addressing this possibility by incorporating Attachment 8 into the Master Plan of Development. MOTION: By Commissioner Kelley and seconded by Commissioner Slane to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0091 to approve the request to remove one 72 inch (dbh) valley oak tree and two black walnuts subject to the guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero Municipal Code and Native Tree Ordinance, and that the proposed 72 -inch box oak tree is anticipated to cover 100% of the tree mitigation fee, and that Attachment 8 will be incorporated into the Master Plan of Development for the Colony Square project. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Minutes 11/07/06 Page 3 of 7 PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. 8315 MORRO ROAD TRACT MAP (PLN 2006-1115) Owner & Kelly Gearhart, Morro Road Homes, LLC, 6205 Alcantara Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Applicant: Project Title: PLN 2006-1115/TTM 2006-0087 Project 8315 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 Location• (San Luis Obispo County) APN 031-242-012 Project The project consists of a proposed condominium map to create seven (7) airspace units on Description: one common lot. The lot is currently under construction. General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC) Zoning District: Commercial Professional (CP) Proposed Consistent with previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0015. Environmental (GPA 04-0013) Determination: Associate Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Mandi Raike, applicant's representative, explained the reason for their request and answered questions of the Commission. Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period MOTION: By Commissioner Slane and seconded by Commissioner Kelley to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0089 approving Tentative Tract Map 2006-0087 Amendment, to establish seven (7) airspace units on one legal lot of record, 3 residential units, 3 commercial units, and 1 mixed-use unit all on one common lot, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Minutes 11/07/06 Page 4 of 7 5. TIME EXTENSIONS PINO SOLO (PLN 2099-0995) & PRINCIPAL (PLN 2099- 0989 Owner: Principle Partners, 805 Aerovista PI., Ste. 202, SLO, CA 93401 Applicant: Wallace Group, 4115 Broad St., Ste. B-5, SLO, CA 93401 Project Title: PLN 2099-0995/TTM 05-0068 and PLN 2099-0989/TTM 03-0044 Project 9300 Pino Solo , Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: (San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-491-001, 013, 015, 016, 017, 018 9105 Principal Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-491-001, 013, 015, 016, 017, 018 Project The project consists of a one-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map 2005-0068 and Description: TTM 03-0044. General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC) Zoning District: Medium Density Residential (MDR) Proposed Class 3(b) Categorical Exemption. Environmental Determination: Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris gave the staff report. Deputy Public Works Director David Athey answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Brad Breckwald, Wallace Group, applicant's representative, answered questions of the Commission. Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period MOTION: By Vice Chairperson O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0086, thereby approving a one-year Time Extension of Tentative Tract Map 2003-0044 in compliance with Sections 11-4.23(a) and 11-4.33(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance; and adopt Resolution PC 2006-0087, thereby approving a one-year Time Extension of Tentative Tract Map 2005-0068 in compliance with Sections 11-4.23(a) and 11-4.33(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Minutes 11/07/06 Page 5 of 7 6. 8350 SAN CLEMENTE ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (PLN 2006-1123) Owner: Ariane V. Leiter, 8350 San Clemente, Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2006-1123/CUP 06-0187 Project 8350 San Clemente, Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: (San Luis Obispo County) APN 031-201-003 Project The project consists of a request for a 3' accessory structure. Description: General Plan Designation: SFR -Z (Single Family Residential, 'h acre Minimum) Zoning District: RSF-Z (Residential Single Family) Proposed A Categorical Exemption has been prepared for the project. Environmental Determination: Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Ariane Leiter, owner/applicant, explained the reason for her request. Tim Beacher, applicant's architect, answered questions of the Commission, pointed out that this structure cannot be seen from the street and stated the neighbors had been contacted and there were no objections to the structure. Ex Parte Communications ■ Vice Chairperson O'Keefe stated she had visited the site. Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period MOTION: By Vice Chairperson O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0090 to approve Conditional Use Permit 2006-0187 based on findings. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS Chairperson Beraud suggested that Chairperson Mathew's request be agendized for the next Planning Commission meeting. MOTION: By Chairperson Beraud and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi that at the next Planning Commission meeting the Commission bring up the appointments to the ad hoc PC Minutes 11/07/06 Page 6 of 7 committee for the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Veteran's Memorial project. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Development Director Warren Frace asked about anticipated attendance at the next Commission meeting as a quorum will be needed, spoke about the December 7th Ethics Training and announced there will also be an ethics training meeting in San Luis Obispo on December 13th. Director Frace reviewed the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Beraud adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on November 21, 2006. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary \\Cityhall\cdvlpmnt\— PC Minutes\PC Minutes 06\PC Minutes 11-7-06.doc PC Minutes 11/07/06 Page 7 of 7