HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 09-02-08CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 — 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Marks
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Heatherington, Jack, Marks, O'Keefe, and
Chairperson Fonzi
Absent: Commissioner O'Grady and Commissioner Moreno
Others Present: Recording Secretary Susanne Anshen
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, City Engineer /
Public Works Director Steve Kahn, Deputy Community
Development Director Steve McHarris, and Associate Planner
Callie Taylor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Jack seconded by Commissioner Marks
to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
• Commissioner Jack visited the 1205 EI Camino Real site (Item #2).
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2006-0088,
8255 SAN ANDRES (BARRE).
MOTION: By Commissioner Marks seconded by Vice Chairperson Jack
to adopt Resolution PC 2008-0045 thereby approving a One -
Year Time Extension of Tentative Tract Map 2006-0088 in
compliance with Section 11-4.23(a) and 11-4.33(b) of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. PLN 2007-1249, AMENDMENT TO CUP 1986-0013,1205 EL CAMINO REAL
Property Owner:
Escuela Del Rio, A California Non -Profit Corp., PO Box 6007, Atascadero, CA 93423
Applicant:
Joe Elkins, Architect, PO Box 550, Templeton, CA 93465
Project Title:
PLN 2007-1249, Amendment to CUP 1986-13
Project
1205 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
APN 049-042-011 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
The project consists of an application for a new facility and site improvements for an
Description:
existing daycare center for developmentally disabled adults. The existing structure
on-site is proposed to be demolished. A new 3,720 square -foot facility is proposed.
The proposed project includes a new passenger drop-off circle and eight (8) on-site
parking spaces. Approximately 745 cubic yards of cut and 407 cubic yards of fill will
be required. The project will impact twelve (12) native trees totaling 151 inches DBH;
no trees are proposed for removal. The project will take access from EI Camino Real
and be served by City sewer.
General Plan Designation: HDR
Zoning District: RMF -16
Proposed
Based on the Initial Study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is
Environmental
proposed. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review at 6907 EI
Determination:
Camino Real, Community Development Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
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Associate Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe Elkins and Debbie Aregano, applicant, explained the reason for the request and
answered questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioners asked staff questions on sewer connection and maximum occupancy.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Jack and seconded by Commissioner
O'Keefe to adopt Resolution PC 2008-0046 approving PLN
2007-1249, and Amendment to CUP 1986-0013 based on
findings and subject to Conditions of Approval.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Chairperson Fonzi stated that City Engineer / Public Works Director Steve Kahn will be
leaving the City of Atascadero to work as the Utilities Engineer for the City of Santa
Maria, and the Commission thanked him for his service to the City.
Commissioner Heatherington suggested we have a staff presentation from Parks and
Rec. at the Planning Commission meetings. Community Development Director Warren
Frace indicated that we could request someone report on trails and park facilities.
Vice Chairperson Jack suggested some type of recognition for retiring Planning
Commission members, such as a certificate signed by the then -serving members.
Commissioner O'Keefe requested it be on an individual basis as some may not want a
plaque or certificate.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Warren Frace stated Eagle Ranch's developer will
conduct a workshop on September 25, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Pavilion, and
official notices will go out.
At the last meeting of the Planning Commission, it was requested staff prepare a
presentation on storm -water runoff quality issues, which Mr. Frace hoped to have
scheduled on the next meeting.
The next Planning Commission meeting there is a Planned Development scheduled to
be presented for 7705 Navajoa, which will be a time extension only.
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Chairperson Fonzi asked Community Development Director Warren Frace if the
Planning Commission would be taking a physical tour of Eagle Ranch. Mr. Frace stated
once the project is farther along, the Planning Commissioners will be taking a tour of the
project.
City Engineer / Public Works Director Steve Kahn reported Streetscape Phase II has
begun, and answered questions of the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Fonzi adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission on September 16, 2008.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Susanne Anshen, Recording Secretary
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