HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 10-02-07CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 — 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson O'Keefe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner
Heatherington led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pr)l I rAl I
Present: Commissioners Heatherington, Jack, Marks, O'Grady, Fonzi and
Chairperson O'Keefe
Absent: Commissioner Slane (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, Senior Planner Kelly
Gleason, and Assistant Planner Callie Taylor.
Chairperson O'Keefe read the decorum guidelines.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Jack 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 Marks stated he visited the site on Item #2 and discussed the item
with his family.
■ Vice Chairperson Fonzi stated she visited the site for Item #2, but had no ex parte
communications.
■ Commissioner Jack stated he visited the site for Item #2.
■ Commissioner O'Grady stated he visited the site for Item #2 but had no
conversation with anyone about it.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2007.
MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Fonzi to approve Item #1.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
2. PLN 2007-1228, TREE REMOVAL FOR 5250 ARDILLA ROAD
Owner:
John Ferguson, 192 Country Club Dr., SLO, CA 93401
Certified
Arborist:
Steve Alvarez, A&T Arborists, PO Box 1311, Templeton, CA 93465
Project Title•
PLN 2007-1228/TRP 2007-0112/PPN 2007-0229
Project Location:
5250 Ardilla Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422
APN 030-251-023
Project
Description:
A request to remove 5 existing native trees totaling 70 inches DBH for the construction of a
single-family residence and access driveway.
Assistant Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ferguson, applicant, stated he worked hard to position the home on the property
to limit impacts to the site, and answered questions of the Commission.
Chip Tamagni, applicant's arborist, answered questions of the Commission.
Steve Clemeck, neighbor to this site, explained his concerns regarding animal
protection, drainage, and safety issues on Ardilla Road, and asked if this lot has had a
four corner survey.
Donald Cross, neighbor to this site, asked how Ardilla Avenue would look after this is
completed. He suggested adding curbing to channel water and inquired if the road
would be resurfaced after the trenches are repaired.
Julia Cochella stated she lives above this lot and expressed concern because there is a
culvert that runs across her yard and goes through the applicant's lot. She spoke about
severe water drainage and flooding issues in this area from the upper houses, and
asked about noise issues related to the tree cutting.
Chairperson O'Keefe closed the Public Comment period.
City Engineer Steve Kahn addressed the issue of the culvert and drainage on this
property.
Assistant Planner Callie Taylor addressed the issues of noise, wildlife habitat, and
construction vehicles on Ardilla Road.
Commissioner Marks expressed concern with the drainage and flooding issues raised
by the neighbors. He stated he cannot support the tree removals or the project as it is
not consistent with state law requiring a 100 foot separation between a significant water
course and a leach field.
City Engineer Steve Kahn read the definition of "water course" from the Basin Plan,
explained how staff had determined this was a swale, and stated the city's Plumbing
Code requires a 50 foot setback from swales.
MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Fonzi to adopt Resolution PC 2007-0081 approving the request
to remove 2 Live Oaks and 3 Valley Oaks subject to the
guidelines and mitigation required by the Atascadero
Municipal Code and Native Tree Ordinance.
Motion passed 4:2 by a roll -call vote. (Heatherington, Marks
opposed)
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Commissioner Heatherington stated for the record she voted against the motion
because she is not comfortable with the drainage situation and the impact to the
remaining trees.
3. APPEARANCE REVIEW FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
A STAFF PRESENTATION REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION
APPEARANCE REVIEW OF RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN
AND DEVELOPMENT IN ATASCADERO.
Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris, Senior Planner Kelly
Gleason, and Assistant Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
Chairperson O'Keefe recessed the hearing at 8:29 p.m.
Chairperson O'Keefe called the meeting back to order at 8:38 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. TO BE CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 16, 2007
PLN 2099-1108, 6575 SYCAMORE ROAD BMX TRACK
Applicant:
Atascadero BMX (ABMX)
Tom Jordan, Jordan Environmental Services, 8255 Graves Creek Rd, Atascadero, CA
93422
Owner:
Atascadero Mutual Water Company
5005 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title•
ZCH 2005-0108/CUP 2005-0168
Project Location:
6575 Sycamore Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, (San Luis Obispo County)
Lot 10, 4 -RM -80A (APN 028-111-003) and Lot 11 4 -RM -81 A (APN 028-121-001)
Project
The project consists of an application for a Zone Text Amendment, a Zone Map
Description:
Change, and a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Planned Development Overlay
Zone that would allow a dirt track for Bicycle Motocross (BMX) on an existing lot owned
by Atascadero Mutual Water Company adjacent to the Salinas River. The Planned
Development Overlay Zone Change would be site specific and include a Master plan of
Development (CUP) that would include the construction of a BMX Track, a registration
and concession building, portable restroom facilities, and a utility building. Overflow
parking is proposed within the Caltrans right-of-way under the existing Highway 41
bridge across the Salinas River. No lighting is proposed as part of this project.
General Plan Designation: Industrial (1)
Zoning District: Industrial Park (IP)
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
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p.m., Monday through Friday.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris reported on the progress of
the Fetyko PD along north EI Camino Real.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Warren Frace updated the Commission on the Eagle
Ranch project, the Wal Mart / Annex projects, the next City Council meeting, and
reviewed the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson O'Keefe adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on October 16, 2007.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
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