HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-21-09CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, July 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
Colamarino led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Jack, Vice Chairperson Moreno, Commissioners
Bentz, Colamarino, Sturtevant, and Ward
Absent: Commissioner Schmidt (excused)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Russ Thompson, and Senior Planner Kelly
Gleason.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Sturtevant to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
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PUBLIC COMMENT - None
Chairperson Jack closed the Public Comment period.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON JUNE 2, 2009.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Colamarino to approve the Consent
Calendar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
• Commissioners Colamarino, Ward, and Chairperson Jack went by the site.
2. PLN 2009-1332, VARIANCE FOR 6205 MARCHANT AVE.
Property
Jack R. Bridwell, 6205 Marchant Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Owner/Applicant:
Project Title:
PLN 2009-1332 / Variance 2009-0015
Project Location:
6205 Marchant Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
APN 030-222-032 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
Variance for front yard setback for an existing residence. The residence was converted
Description•
into a multi -family dwelling containing 4 units without permits. The applicant is applying
for permits to legalize the units, and must receive a Variance for the existing non-
conforming setback as the creation of 3 additional units is considered an expansion of
use.
General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential (MDR)
Zoning District: Residential Multi -Family (RMF -10)
Proposed
Exempt per Section 15305: Minor Modification to Land Use Limitations.
Environmental
Determination:
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Senior Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jack Bridwell, Property Owner/Applicant, stated that he has improved and cleaned up
the site as Section 8 Housing. The Section 8 office is San Luis Obispo said they would
support his effort in deed restricting the units to Section 8 housing, and he would be
willing to do a deed restriction to the City for this. He has already paid $21,000 in fees
and asked if the City would be willing to meet him halfway on the remainder of the fees
if he deed restricted it.
Chairperson Jack closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioners asked for explanation on fees from staff and asked if this is something
that might be considered by City staff in the future.
Senior Planner Kelly Gleason explained how the fees were calculated, and stated there
is currently not an RDA program that could allow for the payment of these fees.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Sturtevant to:
1. Adopt Resolution PC 2009-0025 approving PLN 2009-
1332, a Variance allowing a reduction in front yard
setback on APN 030-222-032, 6205 Marchant Ave.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Jack asked the Commission to support his effort in asking City Council to
review the Sign Ordinance. He would like a 3 -person subcommittee to look at the
current and prior Sign Ordinance, and he would like the Sign Ordinance to be
standardized. Doing this would require minimal staff involvement and support, and
would also include signs/banners for events. The Commission was in support of
Chairperson Jack's request and agreed to have his memo forwarded to the City Council
for consideration. (Exhibit A)
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
• Community Development Director Warren Frace announced that tonight's
meeting does not include the services of AGP Video, due to the fact there was
only one item on the agenda, and therefore, would be a cost savings.
• The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2009, and will
include a briefing on Solar Power Financing Program (AB 811) as well as a tree
removal permit.
• The Housing Element is moving forward and will be on the August 18, 2009,
agenda.
• The new State budget has cities very concerned. There will be a $ 2 -million take
away from the City of Atascadero which will significantly affect our operations.
(Commissioner Bentz encouraged local citizens to call their state legislature).
• Community Development Director Frace answered a question from
Commissioner Bentz on the status of Tractor Supply and explained that the
current plan is that the store will be open next year.
• Colony Square Update: Funding is in place. Galaxy Theatres will be the new
theatre operator.
• Walmart Update: The City is waiting for Walmart to submit a new application. We
cannot formally start the EIR until we get a current application. September is the
target date.
ADJOURNMENT - 7:40 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for August 4, 2009,
at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
The following exhibits are available for review in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Memo from Sandy Jack re: Sign Ordinance
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