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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 12-05-06CALL TO ORDER CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 5, 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, 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 Assistant Planner Callie Taylor. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS A. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Deputy City Clerk Grace Pucci administered the Oath of Office to new Planning Commissioner Sandy Jack. Commissioner Jack joined the meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Community Development Director Warren Frace stated that staff had received an Appeal on Item #7 and recommended continuing that item to a date uncertain. PC Minutes 12/05/06 Page 1 of 6 MOTION: By Vice Chairperson O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner Fonzi to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening commented on the student presentations given earlier in the evening and suggested a joint tour of the downtown for the Planning Commission and City Council as there are newly elected and appointed individuals on both. Ann Fletcher spoke about agenda Item #7, which had been continued, and stated her concerns about the safety and health issues for children playing on artificial turf. Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006. 2. APPROVAL OF THE 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Chairperson Beraud to approve Items #1 and 2. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 3. REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING ISSUE FOR 2007 City staff will be soliciting the Planning Commission's ideas for land use and zoning topics for the City Council to consider during its Strategic Planning Session. City Manager Wade McKinney spoke to the Commission about the Strategic Planning Workshop and asked the Commission to review with him issues they believe should come before the City Council for their strategic planning effort. PC Minutes 12/05/06 Page 2 of 6 Commissioner Issues: Vice Chairperson O'Keefe ■ Fence height and variances Commissioner Fonzi ■ Moving forward with the condominium conversion policy ■ In reference to the housing study, a correlation between what is needed and what is already in place Commissioner Jack ■ Formalization of the role of communication between the Commissions and Council. Chairperson Beraud ■ Appearance review for multi -family projects ■ Process or incentive program for developers to request changes to previously approved projects before the changes are made. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening suggested several changes to the public comment format at the Strategic Planning Session including holding the meetings in a space large enough to accommodate those who want to attend, and allowing a public comment period for each agenda item. Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period. 4. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 2006-0098 Owner: Christopher Austin, 1194 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Certified Arborist: E. Wesley Conner, Consulting Arborist, 216 Albert Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Project Title: Tree Removal Permit 2006-0098 / PLN 2006-1172 Project Location: 6200 Marchant, Atascadero, CA 93422, San Luis Obispo, APN 030-221-026 Project Description: A request to remove one 40" Valley Oak and one 7" Live Oak for the construction of two new detached residential units on a multi -family lot. An existing residence is proposed to remain. Associate Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Christopher Austin, applicant, answered questions of the Commission. Commissioner Jack commented that this is a very old tree and he is uncomfortable with its removal. PC Minutes 12/05/06 Page 3 of 6 Chairperson Beraud stated it was difficult to make a decision as no alternate plans were submitted, and she would like to find a way to save the tree. Vice Chairperson O'Keefe commented that the report lacks the type of information needed to make a decision, i.e. what percent of the drip line will be impacted by construction. Commissioner Slane indicated that because the Arborist's Report states the tree is in poor condition and could be a hazard in the future, the applicant should have the right to remove it. Eric Greening suggested a continuance would be appropriate as the Commission doesn't have the information in the record to make a finding that the tree is in unsalvageable decline. Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period. There was Commission discussion regarding continuing this item to allow the applicant to rework his design to save the oak tree, and to direct staff to bring back information on different design alternatives for the site including consideration of a duplex design. MOTION: By Commissioner Fonzi and seconded by Vice Chairperson Beraud to continue this item. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. MORRO ROAD COFFEE CLASSICS Owner/Applicant: Brent & Laura Rechtfertig, 5045 Via Colonia Court, Atascadero, CA, 93422 Project Title: Conditional Use Permit 2006-0194 / PLN 2006-1147 Coffee Classics Project Location: 6570 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, San Luis Obispo, APN 030-282-029 Project The proposed project consists of an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a drive - Description: through and pedestrian walkup commercial coffee shop located on 0.24 acres. This site is currently vacant. The proposal includes a 346 square foot building with four parking spaces (including one handicap space) and a drive-through facility with two windows located on the same side of the building. The project is designed around a Chevron easement located at the front of the property which contains four currently unused pipelines. Frontage improvements are proposed per Cal Trans and City standards. General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC) Zoning District: Commercial Professional (CP) 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 10/31/06 through 11/29/06 at 6907 EI Camino Real, Community Development Department, Determination: from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. PC Minutes 12/05/06 Page 4 of 6 Assistant Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Brent Rechtfertig, applicant, gave a brief history of the project and answered questions of the Commission. Chairperson Beraud commented that she has a problem with finding No. 4 as she believes this project is contrary to orderly development; it is not pedestrian friendly and she suggested having a few outdoor seating areas for pedestrian walk ups. Eric Greening raised several questions including: 1) where will the drainage go once the basin fills, 2) will some of the drainage be changed due to the freeway project to the west, and 3) what are the safety impacts especially for left turns given this is located in the middle of the block on a busy street. Chairperson Beraud closed the Public Comment period. Public Works director Steve Kahn addressed questions raised during the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner Slane and seconded by Vice Chairperson O'Keefe to adopt Resolution PC 2006-0099 certifying Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2006-0035 and approving the Master Plan of Development (CUP 2006-0194) based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring, with the added condition that storm water detention facilities shall be designed as in accordance with the city engineering standards, maximum depth of open basin shall be two foot. Motion passed 4:1 by a roll -call vote. (Beraud opposed) 6. ROSARIO BANKER HOUSE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO BE CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 19, 2006 Owners: Gregory Ravatt & Tina Mayer, 5735 Rosario Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 James Barton Albrecht & Natalie Mejia, 4518 Hummel Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455 Applicant: Gregory Ravatt, 5735 Rosario Ave., Atascadero CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2099-0789/ZCH 05-0109/CUP 05-0173/TTM 05-0078: Banker House Planned Development Overlay Project Location: 5715/5735 Rosario Avenue, (San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-252-001 Project The proposed project consists of an application for construction of 9 new single family Description: attached and detached homes on individual lots that will be developed under the requirements of a custom Planned Development Overlay District within the RMF -10 Zoning District. One existing Historic Colony Home will be restored as part of the PC Minutes 12/05/06 Page 5 of 6 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS 7. REVIEW OF ARTIFICIAL GRASS DETERMINATION ON MARCHANT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT — PLN 2099-0775/CUP 2005-0156 This item was continued to a date uncertain. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Development Director Warren Frace reminded Commissioners that the mandatory Ethics Training is scheduled for Thursday, December 7t", reported on the tree inventory project, and reviewed the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Slane recognized Chairperson Beraud for her contributions and the effort she put forth while on the Commission. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Beraud adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on December 19, 2006. Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary \\Cityhall\cdvlpmnt\- PC Minutes\PC Minutes 06\PC Minutes 12-5-06.gp.doc PC Minutes 12/05/06 Page 6 of 6 project and the existing carriage house will be restored and retained on-site for use by the residents of the Colony Home. Proposed homes range in size from 1426 square feet to 1565 square feet. Lot sizes range from 1,711 square feet to 14,388 square feet. Three (Live Oak) trees are proposed for removal. The project will take access Rosario Avenue and will be served by City sewer. General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zoning District: Residential Multi -Family -10 (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 from 11/6/06 through 12/5/06 at 6907 EI Camino Real, Community Development Determination: Department, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS 7. REVIEW OF ARTIFICIAL GRASS DETERMINATION ON MARCHANT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT — PLN 2099-0775/CUP 2005-0156 This item was continued to a date uncertain. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Development Director Warren Frace reminded Commissioners that the mandatory Ethics Training is scheduled for Thursday, December 7t", reported on the tree inventory project, and reviewed the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Slane recognized Chairperson Beraud for her contributions and the effort she put forth while on the Commission. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Beraud adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on December 19, 2006. Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary \\Cityhall\cdvlpmnt\- PC Minutes\PC Minutes 06\PC Minutes 12-5-06.gp.doc PC Minutes 12/05/06 Page 6 of 6