HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 04-21-09CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, April 21, 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 Ward 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, Public Works
Director / City Engineer Russ Thompson, and Senior Planner Kelly
Gleason
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Community Development Director Warren Frace stated Item No. 3 (PLN 2009-1324
General Plan Amendment Cycle 2009-1 Update of General Plan Table II -5 (Master Plan
of Development Areas) and Diagram II -4 to include properties surrounding the Del Rio
Specific Plan Area) will be continued at staffs' request in order to do more research on
the issues as pertains to some of the property owners.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Vice
Chairperson Moreno to approve the amended agenda,
continuing Item No. 3.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
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PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
Vice Chairperson Moreno reported on attending the ribbon cutting for the Big Lots store
and stated it was nice to see more and more variety of retail in Atascadero. Vice
Chairperson Moreno invited everyone to visit the Big Lots store.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON MARCH 17, 2009.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Sturtevant to approve the Consent
Calendar.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS - None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. GENERAN PLAN AMENDMENT CYCLE 2009-1:
PLN 2009-1325. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION FOR
THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ZONE
CHANGE. AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR STADIUM PARK
ACCESSWAY
Property Owners:
Gary I Renzaglia & Sandra E. Hughes, 6900 Valle Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
City of Atascadero, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Applicant:
City of Atascadero, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
PLN 2009-1325, General Plan consistency determination for the purchase of property,
General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Lot Line Adjustment for Stadium Park
access way.
Project Location:
Stadium Park
San Luis Obispo County (APN 029-105-004, 029-105-028)
Project
The project consists of General Plan consistency determination for the purchase of
Description:
property as part of a Lot Line Adjustment between a (RSF-Y) residential property and
Stadium Park (L -Recreation) to add additional land to the Stadium Park property. The
application includes a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to change the land
designation and zoning from Residential to Recreation for General Plan consistency.
Proposed
Exempt per Section 15305: Minor Modification to Land Use Limitations.
Environmental
Determination:
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DISCLOSURES OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
• Commissioner Schmidt had discussions with staff on lot -line adjustments and
flag lots.
Senior Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Planning Commissioners.
Chairperson Jack provided some background on the Stadium Park.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eric Greening asked if this general plan amendment is exempt from environmental
review and if not, when that review would take place. He expressed concern the green
tunnel will be destroyed. He also stated the resultant grading would be horrendous.
Chairperson Jack closed the Public Comment period.
Community Development Director Warren Frace stated the project does not require
environmental review because no physical construction or improvements will be made.
If physical improvements are required, the review will happen as we go through
process.
MOTION: By
Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner
Sturtevant to:
1.
Adopt Resolution PC 2009-0018 recommending that
City Council approve General Plan Amendment 2009-
0024 between amending a portion of APN 029-105-
028 from SFR -Y (Residential Single-Family—Y) to REC
Recreation) consistent with the proposed Lot Line
Adjustment.
2.
Adopt Resolution PC 2009-0018 recommending that
the City Council introduce an ordinance for first
reading, by title only, to change the zoning
designation of a portion of APN 029-105-028 from
RSF-Y (Residential Single-Family—Y) to L
(Recreation).
3.
Adopt Resolution PC 2009-0015 finding that the
purchase of a portion of the Renzaglia/Hughes
property for inclusion as part of Stadium Park is
consistent with the General Plan as proposed for
amendment.
4.
Adopt Resolution PC 2009-0016 recommending that
City Council approve Lot Line Adjustment 2009-0098
between the Renzaglia/Hughes property and Stadium
Park.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
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3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CYCLE 2009-1:
PLN 2009-1324, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR MASTER PLAN OF
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENT FOR PROPERTIES SURROUNDING WAL-
MART / ANNEX PROJECT
Item No. 3 was CONTINUED by Approval of the Agenda above.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS - None
4. DISCUSSION OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PROCEDURES
Chairperson Jack stated although meetings are running fine, there are couple items
when there are large meetings that would provide a smoother process as follows:
1. Incorporate a buzzer at the lectern indicating when time is up, but this
would be cost -prohibitive at this time.
2. Alternating lecterns at large meetings.
3. Speaker slips to get a feel for the number of citizens wishing to speak.
4. Use of a maximum time level for initial Community Forum comments,
making sure there is continuation period after completing the Planning
Commission business, providing an opportunity for additional speakers
that did not get a chance to speak.
Discussion:
Commissioners discussed the four items and it was determined the Chairperson has the
discretion to set parameters for running the meeting, subject to objection of the other
Planning Commissioners. Community Development Director Warren Frace answered
questions of the planning commission.
It was also suggested staff put on the website and at the back table a sheet listing the
rules of conduct expected from speakers and Chairperson Jack handed out to the
Planning Commissioners and staff a draft of possible guidelines (Exhibit A). Community
Development Director Warren Frace indicated he would take the suggestions on this
form to the City Clerk and will come back to the Commission with comments.
Commissioner Colamarino stated next week the City Council may discontinue
broadcasting the Planning Commission meetings and City Council meeting webcasting
and archiving.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
• Next meeting, May 5, 2009, holds an amendment to the water project and a
custom house on a hillside grading and design approval.
• The City has a serious budget situation and the need to eliminate $3.5 million.
With $1 million from the City's reserves and cost cuts, there is still a $700,000
gap. Possible layoffs maybe eminent and the taping and broadcasting of
Planning Commission meetings may be eliminated.
ADJOURNMENT - 8:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for May 5, 2009, at
City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero.
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Susanne Anshen, Recording Secretary
The following exhibits are available for review in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — What to expect at a Public Meeting from Chairperson Jack
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