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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 04-07-09CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting - Tuesday, April 7, 2009 — 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real Atascadero, California CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m. Chairperson Jack called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Sturtevant led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Jack, Vice Chairperson Moreno, Commissioners Bentz, Colamarino, Schmidt, Sturtevant and Ward Others Present: Recording Secretary Susanne Curtis Anshen Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Deputy Public Works Director David Athey, and Senior Planner Kelly Gleason APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Vice Chairperson Moreno to approve the agenda. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT - None. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS CONSENT CALENDAR PC Minutes of 04/07/09 Page 1 of 4 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON MARCH 3, 2009. Chairperson Jack stated on Page 2, paragraph 2, the word "Rules" should be deleted. Vice Chairperson Moreno stated on page 5, the name "Reagan" should be changed to "Vreeken" where it appears twice. MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to approve the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting on March 3, 2009, as corrected. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 2. PLN 2009-1321/TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR SAN ANDRES AVE. Property Owner: City of Atascadero, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 Applicant: Larry Clark, Public Works Department, City of Atascadero Certified Arborist: A&T Arborists, 1565 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2009-1321 / Tree Removal Permit 2009-0130 Project Location: San Andres Avenue between Navajoa and Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA (San Luis Obispo County) Project Description: A request to remove five native trees, including two Sycamores, and three Live Oaks. One of the Sycamore trees is over 24" DBH. The total diameter of the trees proposed for removal is 99 -inches DBH. The trees are proposed for removal in order to install a new pedestrian walkway along San Andres Avenue near Atascadero High School. Senior Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report. Senior Planner Kelly Gleason and Deputy Public Works Director David Athey answered questions of the Planning Commissioners. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Moreno and seconded by Commissioner Bentz to adopt Resolution PC 2009-0013 to approve the request to remove five (5) native trees in the San Andres right-of-way, subject to conditions of approval. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Minutes of 04/07/09 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. PLN 2009-1320, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 11250 VIEJO CAMINO Property Owner: Paloma Creek Market Inc., 5599 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117-3821 Applicant: Albert Solmon, Paloma Creek Market, 11250 Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2009-1320, Conditional Use Permit 2009-0239 Project Location: 11250 Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA 93422 APN 045-342-014 (San Luis Obispo County) Project Description: The project consists of a Conditional Use Permit to reduce the required number of parking spaces to allow for the elimination of the drive-through component and full enclosure of the existing store. General Plan Designation: GC (General Commercial) Zoning District: CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Proposed Environmental Exempt per Section 15305: Minor Modification to Land Use limitations. Determination: DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: • Commissioner Colamarino visited site, but did not speak with anyone. Senior Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report and answered questions of the Planning Commissioners. PUBLIC COMMENT: Albert Solomon, owner of the Paloma Creek Market, Inc., stated he is asking for the change to avoid thefts and for the safety of pedestrians walking into the store. Chairperson Jack closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to adopt Resolution PC 2009- 0014 approving PLN 2009-1320 (Conditional Use Permit 2009-0239) based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval. Discussion: Commissioner Schmidt commended the applicant for the change as an improvement. Chairperson Jack expressed appreciation for the applicant working with the City and Commission. Commissioner Colamarino stated eliminating the distinction of having the only drive-through liquor store in the County is a benefit to the City. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Minutes of 04/07/09 Page 3 of 4 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS The Commissioners and Community Development Director Warren Frace spoke on the recent conference which they all attended expressing their appreciation to the City for sending them and providing an opportunity for them to not only learn a great deal, but get to know each other as well. Chairperson Jack • Complimented staff on the special training sessions held after the conference and reviewed the training. • Asked to have a consensus of the Commissioners to put on the next agenda procedural changes to speaker slips for large meetings and posting various rules. After discussion, there was consensus of the Commissioners to put on the next Planning Commission Agenda a discussion on procedural changes. DIRECTOR'S REPORT • Next meeting's agenda for April 21st tentatively has two General Plan Amendments: Del Rio Specific Plan and the City is considering an access way to Stadium Park. • The Big Lots store at Mission Oaks has had a soft opening and will hold its Grand Opening April 17th • The Jack In the Box has broken ground. • Walmart's RFP for the EIR is out for bidding and there is a pre -proposal meeting this Thursday to answer questions. Bids are due by the end of April and the contract will be awarded at the May 26th City Council meeting. • The Tractor Supply Store was approved by the City Council and the second reading of the zone change will be held at the next City Council meeting. • The West Front project is scheduled for second reading next week. Thirty days must elapse after second readings before any zone changes are effective. ADJOURNMENT - 7:40 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for April 21, 2009, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Susanne Anshen, Recording Secretary PC Minutes of 04/07/09 Page 4 of 4