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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 12-16-08CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2008 — 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Jack called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner O'Grady led the Pledge of Allegiance. _7S1■tiTAt■ Present: Commissioners Heatherington, O'Grady, Moreno, and Vice Chairperson Jack Others Present: Recording Secretary Susanne Anshen Staff Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson, Community Development Director Warren Frace, Interim Public Works Director / City Engineer David Athey, Senior Planner Kelly Gleason, Associate Planner Callie Taylor, and Planning Intern Scott Kaiser APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Commissioner O'Grady and seconded by Commissioner Moreno to approve the agenda. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Minutes of 12/16/08 Page 1 of 6 PUBLIC COMMENT - None. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS A. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Marcia Torgerson, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the new Planning Commissioners, Brian Sturtevant and David Bentz, and returning Planning Commissioner Sandy Jack. B. SELECTION OF INTERIM CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON MOTION: By Commissioner Heatherington and seconded by Commissioner O'Grady to select Commissioner Sandy Jack as Interim Chairperson until February 1, 2009, when a permanent Chairperson will be selected as required by Section 2-9.08 of the Atascadero Municipal Code. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. MOTION: By Commissioner Moreno and seconded by Commissioner Heatherington to select Commissioner Daniel O'Grady as Interim Vice Chairperson until February 1, 2009, when a permanent Chairperson will be selected as required by Section 2-9.08 of the Atascadero Municipal Code. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. CONSENT CALENDAR: - None. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED BUSINESS DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: • Commissioner Moreno spoke with Robert Friedrichsen on the telephone. • Interim Chairperson Jack visited the property on two occasions and spoke with Mr. Friedrichsen; and spoke with him again today. • Interim Vice Chairperson O'Grady spoke with Mr. Friedrichsen on the telephone to get permission to do a self -guided tour of the site. • Commissioner Sturtevant spoke with Mr. Friedrichsen while at the site last Friday. PC Minutes of 12/16/08 Page 2 of 6 1. PLN 2008-1299, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 8600 SANTA CRUZ RD. Property Robert & Johanna Friedrichsen, 8600 Santa Cruz Rd., Atascadero, Owner: CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2008-1299 / Conditional Use Permit 2008-0235 Project 8600 Santa Cruz Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: APN 050-081-015 (San Luis Obispo County) Project The proposed project includes an application to construct a two-story Description: 1,456 sq. ft. workshop with a loft, which exceeds the 50% of the size of main residence. The project was continued from the October 21, 2008, Planning Commission hearing for clarification and is now rescheduled for hearing. General Plan Designation: Rural Estate (RE) Zoning District: Residential Suburban RS Proposed Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Section Environmental 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) exempts construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or Determination: structures, including accessory structures such as garages. Associate Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and answered questions of the Planning Commissioners. PUBLIC COMMENT Rodney Collins spoke on behalf of Mr. Friedrichsen, who could not attend, and answered questions of the Planning Commissioners. Interim Chairperson Jack closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Interim Vice Chairperson O'Grady and seconded by Commissioner Bentz to adopt resolution PC 2008-0051 to allow a 1,456 square -foot workshop based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Minutes of 12/16/08 Page 3 of 6 NEW BUSINESS 2. PLN 2008-1294 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR 5455 BAJADA AVE. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: • Interim Vice Chairperson O'Grady visited the site, but did not speak with anyone. • Commissioner Moreno visited the site and spoke with Matt Cameron. • Commissioner Sturtevant visited the site and spoke with Matt Cameron. • Interim Chairperson Jack visited the site and spoke with Matt Cameron. Property Owner: Matt & Sarah Cameron, 5455 Bajada Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2008-1294 / Tentative Parcel Map 2008-0094 Project Location: 5455 Bajada Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 APN 028-311-038, 040 (San Luis Obispo County) Project The project consists of an application to subdivide an existing 2.03 Description: gross acre lot into two (2) lots, approximately one (1) acre each. Parcel 1 is proposed at 1.02 gross acres and 0.96 net acres. Parcel 2 is proposed at 1.01 gross acres and 0.95 net acres. Proposed Parcel 1 has a 14.25% average slope and is currently developed with a single-family residence, detached garage, and barn. The existing residence is designated as a Historic Colony Home. This home is proposed to remain and will not be physically affected by the proposed lot split. Proposed Parcel 2 has average slope of approximately 15.26% and is currently undeveloped. Both sites contain multiple native oak trees. No native trees are proposed for removal. A building envelope is included on Proposed Parcel 2 towards the rear of the property. The subject site will be served by City sewer. General Plan Designation: SFR -Y Zoning District: RSF-Y Proposed This project qualifies for a Class 15 categorical exemption which Environmental exempts Minor Land Divisions. Determination: Senior Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report and answered questions of the Planning Commissioners. PC Minutes of 12/16/08 Page 4 of 6 PUBLIC COMMENT Pamela Jardini, with Planning Solutions, agent for the applicant Matt and Sarah Cameron, answered questions of the Planning Commissioners. Interim Chairperson Jack closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner Moreno and seconded by Commissioner Heatherington to adopt Resolution PC 2008-0054 approving Tentative Parcel Map 2008-0094 (AT 08-0076), based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS: None. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Commissioner O'Grady asked staff for an update on the light poles Cal Trans has been stockpiling near San Gabriel on Highway 41. Interim Public Works Director / City Engineer David Athey stated Cal Trans has found a new location for the light poles and will be moving them soon. Commissioner Heatherington asked Community Development Director Warren Frace about a special meeting to replace her position and that of the former Chairperson of the Planning Commission; and if so, what the time frame would be for that process. Community Development Director Warren Frace stated the City Council has directed the City Clerk to advertise for those two at -large positions. Mr. Frace stated the time frame has not been defined, but Commissioner Heatherington has been asked to stay on until the two new positions are appointed. Commissioner Moreno asked staff about two large boxes on Highway 101 southbound just north of Traffic Way, and Community Development Director Warren Frace stated he would check into this situation. Commissioner Moreno asked staff if there would be a representative from the Regional Water Quality Control Board at the workshop tomorrow evening on the storm water management plan. Interim Public Works Director / City Engineer David Athey stated he has not been informed there will be a representative attending; however, everyone is welcome to attend this workshop tomorrow, December 17, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. PC Minutes of 12/16/08 Page 5 of 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT • There is a fifth Tuesday in December, and there is no meeting scheduled for that date. The next meeting of the Planning Commission is January 6, 2009. • Staff will be working with the new Commission on some training over the next six to eight months. • The new City Council will conduct their strategic planning session in late January, which will establish goals for not only staff, but for the different commissions as well. • City Council will also be starting on the next budget cycle process, and the Commission will be kept updated. • Community Development Director Warren Frace wished everyone Happy Holidays. ADJOURNMENT Interim Chairperson Jack adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission on January 6, 2009, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA. 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