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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 02-01-11CI TY OF A TA SCA DERO PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES Regular Meeting — Tuesday, February 1, 2011 — 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m. Vice Chairperson Bentz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairperson Bentz, Commissioners Colamarino, Schmidt, and Ward Absent: None Others Present: Recording Secretary Annette Manier Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Associate Planner Callie Taylor, Assistant Planner Alfredo Castillo, City Clerk Marcia Torgerson, and Deputy Director of Public Works David Athey APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Colamarino to approve the agenda. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Action Minutes of 2/1/11 Page 1 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENT None PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS A. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Marcia Torgerson, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Commissioners Christian Cooper, Beth Wingett, Mark Dariz, Chuck Ward, Len Colamarino, and Dennis Schmidt. Vice Chairperson welcomed the new commissioners to the Planning Commission and stated he appreciates their willingness to serve the public. B. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON MOTION: By Commissioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to nominate David Bentz as Chairperson. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by Chairperson Bentz to nominate Chuck Ward as Vice Chairperson. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON DECEMBER 7, 2010. MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by Vice Chairperson Ward to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS None PC Action Minutes of 2/1/11 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. PLN 2010-1372, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PRESCHOOL AT 4400 PORTOLA ROAD Property Patrick and Teresa Shepherd, 4400 Portola Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 Owner/Applicant: Project Title: PLN 2010-1372, Conditional Use Permit 2010-0252 Project Location: 4400 Portola Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 APN 054-051-022 (San Luis Obispo County) Project The project consists of an application to establish a preschool for up to 18 children in a Description: residential neighborhood. A preschool is a conditional use in the Residential Single -Family zone. An existing single-family residence is proposed to be converted to meet building code and zoning requirements for use as a preschool. The subject site is served by an on- site septic system. Zoning: RSF-Z (Residential Single -Family — Z) General Plan Designation: SFR -Z (Single -Family Residential) The project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (Section 15301) for minor Proposed alteration to existing facilities. Environmental Determination: DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: • Vice Chairperson Ward visited the site, but did not speak to anyone. • Chairperson Bentz visited the site today, but did not talk to anyone. • Commissioner Wingett visited the site last Friday and spoke to the owners of the home. She went back today after reviewing the letters and checked again on some of the issues. • Commissioner Dariz drove by the site today, but did not speak to anyone. • Commissioner Schmidt visited the site and stayed to watch the traffic on the street. Like the rest of the Commission, he received the letters from neighboring properties (Exhibits A -N), and looked at questions posed in those letters. Associate Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and explained that the preschool would be allowed up to 18 children. The preschool could not go over that amount without going back to Planning Commission. Ms. Taylor referred to the exhibits which were distributed to the Planning Commission (Exhibits A — P). Associate Planner Callie Taylor, Deputy Director of Public Works David Athey, and Director Warren Frace answered questions from the Commission. PC Action Minutes of 2/1/11 Page 3 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke during public comment: Patrick Shepherd, Teresa Shepherd, and Steve Shively. Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd answered questions from the Commission. Chairperson Bentz closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Ward and seconded by Commissioner Colamarino to adopt Resolution PC 2011- 0001 approving PLN 2010-1372, a Conditional Use Permit to establish an 18 -child preschool facility located at 4400 Portola Road, based on findings and subject conditions of approval. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. 3. GENERAL PLAN/ZONING ORDINANCE/CEQA STUDY SESSION Director Frace explained the purpose of tonight's Study Session. He explained that tonight's overview will be on the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. At the next meeting, we will go over CEQA and the EIR process. Associate Planner Callie Taylor reviewed the General Plan with the Commission. Assistant Planner, Alfredo Castillo reviewed the Zoning Ordinance with the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS Commissioner Schmidt explained that he was happy at the last City Council hearing to hear a presentation by Director Frace about 2nd homes and the possibility of some potential changes. Director Frace answered additional questions from Commissioner Schmidt. Vice Chairperson Ward stated that at the City Council strategic planning session, they did make 2nd units a priority. He explained to the new members about the 2nd units and how they truly fill a void in the City for low-cost housing. PC Action Minutes of 2/1/11 Page 4 of 5 DIRECTOR'S REPORT • Director Frace announced that the next meeting will be held on February 15, 2011. There will be a CUP for mobile home sales and an additional training study session on the agenda. • The Draft EIR for the Walmart/Annex project comes out for public review tomorrow and is a 45 -day review period. In addition, there is a technical appendix with a CD rom attached to the document. Director Frace explained the Commission's role in reviewing the EIR. • The City Council is authorizing the hiring of an EIR consultant for the Eagle Ranch project. Public outreach will begin in March. We will start the EIR process later in the year. • Director Frace talked about the new Design Review Committee. • Director Frace stated that the new Galaxy Theatres is scheduled to be opened in March, in time for the International Film Festival. • Commissioner Colamarino asked Director Frace about the potential for Commissioner training. Director Frace said that there are budget constraints, and he is researching this issue. ADJOURNMENT - 8:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for February 15, 2011, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero. MINUTES PREPARD BY: �41� M, ?� Annette Manier, Recording Secretary The following exhibits are available in the Community Development Department: Exhibit A — Letter from Donna and Larry Kaplan Exhibit B — Letter from Rod and Diane Gouff Exhibit C — Letter from Holly and Richard Moen Exhibit D — Letter from Leo and E. Marjorie Berg Exhibit E — Letter from Mark Ames Exhibit F — Letter from Rob and Renee McNerlin Exhibit G — Letter from Julie and Caine Marshall Exhibit H — Letter from Albert Gonzales Exhibit I — Letter from Aldo Soto Exhibit J — Letter from Deirdre and Ben Schragl Exhibit K — Letter from David Brownell and Christine Gibson Exhibit L — Letter from Tim Weaver Exhibit M — Letter from Lawrence Waiton Exhibit N — Letter from Fredd Overpack and Hannah Paris Exhibit O — Preschool Schedule Exhibit P — Noise Chart \\cityhall\cdvlpmnt\— pc minutes\pc minutes 11\pc actn minutes 2 1 11.am.doc PC Action Minutes of 2/1/11 Page 5 of 5