HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 05-01-07CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 — 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson O'Keefe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Vice Chairperson
Fonzi led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Heatherington, Marks, O'Grady, Slane, Fonzi, and
Chairperson O'Keefe
Absent: Commissioner Jack (excused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Grace Pucci
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Public Works
Director / City Engineer Steve Kahn, Deputy Community
Development Director Steve McHarris, Assistant Planner Callie
Taylor, and Planning Technician Mathew Fawcett.
Chairperson O'Keefe read the decorum guidelines.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Fonzi to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
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DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
■ Commissioner O'Grady: Visited all sites, when visiting the site for Item #5 he spoke
with the applicant Mr. McGrath. Regarding Item #2, he received an email from
David Low to which he replied.
■ Vice Chairperson Fonzi: Visited all sites and received an email from David Low, to
which she did not reply.
■ Commissioner Slane: Received an email from David Low to which he did not reply.
■ Commissioner Marks: Visited all sites and spoke with the applicant on Item #5.
Received an email from Mr. Low and responded as an acknowledgement.
■ Commissioner Heatherington: Visited all sites and received an email from David
Low to which she did not respond.
■ Chairperson O'Keefe: Visited the site on San Gabriel and spoke with the owner
Jennifer Monson.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON APRIL 17, 2007.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner
Marks to approve Item #1.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. PLN 2099-0792, SANTA YSABEL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD 25,
Owners:
Paritosh Patel, 930 Wigeon Way, Arroyo Grande CA 93420 &
Niral Patel, 175 S. Mesa Road, Nipomo CA 93444
Project Title•
PLN -2099-0792, Zone Change 2005-0110, CUP 2005-0174, TTM 2005-0081, PD -25
Project
7298 & 7312 Santa Ysabel Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
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Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-121-003 & 004
Project
An application for a Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative Tract Map for
Description:
the construction of 12 new single-family attached homes on individual lots that will be
developed under the requirements of Planned Development 25 overlay district within the
RMF -16 Zoning District. Proposed homes range in size from 1512 to 1602 square feet of
living space plus one or two -car garages. The project includes attached units with one
home per lot. Additional parking is included in each driveway and four guest spaces are
also provided on site. There are no native trees on site. The project includes a parking
court which will take access off of Santa Ysabel Ave.
General Plan Designation: High Density Residential (HDR)
Zoning District: Residential Multi -Family -16 (RMF -16
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 EI Camino Real, Community Development Department, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Assistant Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and with City Engineer Steve Kahn
and Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris answered questions of
the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gil Rodriguez, project designer, spoke about their opposition to modifying the street
parking to accommodate additional parking due to the increased cost and the change to
the aesthetic value of the project.
Brian McMillan, project civil engineer, answered questions of the Commission.
David Low stated he owns property across the street from this project and explained
how he has been impacted by the traffic calming, why he thinks there is insufficient
parking for this project, and why the project should include a sidewalk.
Chairperson O'Keefe closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Chairperson O'Keefe and seconded by Commissioner
Slane to adopt Resolution PC 2007-0011 recommending that
the City Council certify Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration 2006-0036; and, adopt Resolution PC 2007-0012
recommending that the City Council introduce an ordinance
for first reading to approve Zone Change 2005-0110 based on
findings; and, adopt Resolution PC 2007-0013 recommending
that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit 2005-
0174 based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval
and Mitigation Monitoring; and, adopt Resolution PC 2007-
0014 recommending the City Council approve Tentative Tract
Map 2005-0081 based on findings and subject to Conditions of
Approval and Mitigation Monitoring, and adding that the street
remain as is, and that utilities be included for additional
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lighting by the dumpster as well as the pole for the dumpster
for the lighting.
Motion passed 5:1 by a roll -call vote. (O'Grady opposed)
Commissioner O'Grady stated he voted against the motion because of the parking and
what he believes is furthering a negative impact to the neighborhood.
3. PLN 2007-1191, AMENDMENT TO PPN FOR 8380 EL CAMINO REAL,
FOOD 4 LESS CENTER
Owner:
Romaldo Martin, 1192 Fallon Road, Hollister, CA 95023-9411
Applicant:
Dale Anderson, PO Box 12160, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Project Title:
PLN -2007-1191, Amendment to PPN 1987-42
Project
8380 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 056-041-046
Project
An application for an Amendment to the Master Plan of Development at the Food 4 Less
Description•
Shopping Center. The center was originally approved in 1987 for a drive thru restaurant at
the vacant pad along EI Camino Real in the south corner of the shopping center. The
proposal includes adding a canopy over the drive -up window for a proposed bank.
General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC)
Zoning District: Commercial Retail (CR)
Proposed
Environmental
Consistent with the Negative Declaration previously certified for the Food 4 Less
Shopping Center.
Determination:
Planning Technician Mathew Fawcett gave the staff report and with City Engineer Steve
Kahn and Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris answered
questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dale Anderson, applicant, addressed concerns raised by the Commission and
answered their questions.
Chairperson O'Keefe closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Heatherington and seconded by Vice
Chairperson Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2007-0034 and
approve the Amendment to Precise Plan 42-87 (PLN 2007-
1191) based on findings and subject to Conditions of
Approval, and moving the ADA parking space closer to the
ATM subject to building official approval, adding a bike rack,
and working with staff and the City Engineer to change the
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drive-through window exit to be more accommodating to
traffic.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
4. PLN -2007-1193, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 6849 SAN GABRIEL ROAD
Owner:
Jennifer Monson, 6849 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title•
PLN -2007-1193, Minor CUP 2007-0205
Project
6849 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 054-131-004
Project
An application to add onto an existing barn / detached accessory structure where the total
Description•
area will exceed 50% of the size of the main residence. The new shop will add 480
square feet onto an existing 800 square foot barn/ accessory structure.
General Plan Designation: Rural Estate (RE)
Zoning District: Residential Suburban (RS)
Proposed
Environmental
Categorical Exemption
Determination:
Planning Technician Mathew Fawcett gave the staff report and answered questions of
the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric and Jennifer Monson, applicants, explained the reason they are asking for the
Conditional Use Permit and answered questions of the Commission.
Chairperson O'Keefe closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Heatherington expressed concern that the proper permitting procedures
were not followed from the beginning.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner
Slane to adopt Resolution PC 2007-0035 to approve
Conditional Use Permit 2007-0205 based on findings and
subject to conditions of approval.
Motion passed 5:1 by a roll -call vote. (Heatherington opposed)
5. PLN 2007-1204, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 8394 EL CAMINO REAL
Owner:
Geraldine C. Norton, 1520 Country Club Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446
Applicant:
Michael McGrath, PO Box 1321, Atascadero, CA 93423
Project Title:
PLN 2007-1204/Minor Conditional Use Permit 2007-0212
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Project
Location:
8394 EI Camino Real, Atascadero
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 056-041-032
Project
An application for a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for a business use of vehicle
Description:
and equipment storage in a Commercial Service Zone.
General Plan Designation: SC
Zoning District: CS
Proposed
Environmental
Categorical Exemption
Determination:
Planning Technician Mathew Fawcett gave the staff report and with Deputy Community
Development Director Steve McHarris answered questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael McGrath, applicant, addressed concerns raised by the Commission and
answered their questions.
Chairperson O'Keefe closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Chairperson
O'Keefe to adopt Resolution PC 2007-0036 approving
Conditional Use Permit 2007-0212 based on findings and
subject to Conditions of Approval.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner O'Grady complimented Mr. Fawcett on his inaugural presentation.
Commissioner Heatherington asked what happens when people build without the
proper permits, and whether there was a mechanism to raise the permit fees.
Community Development Director Warren Frace explained the 2 -step process staff
follows.
Vice Chairperson Fonzi asked for clarification from the City Attorney regarding quasi-
judicial decisions versus legislative decisions made by the Commission. Director Frace
stated he would check with the City Attorney and report back.
Chairperson O'Keefe announced that she would not be present at the next Planning
Commission meeting.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Warren Frace reviewed the agenda for the next
meeting, and announced a special site meeting on May 11 at 3:00 p.m. for the EI Corte
Project. Director Frace answered questions of the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson O'Keefe adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m. to the Special Planning
Commission Meeting and Site Visit on May 11, 2007.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
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