HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 04-19-11CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, April 19, 2011 — 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
Vice Chairperson Ward called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner
Cooper led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chairperson Ward, Commissioners Colamarino, Cooper,
Dariz, Schmidt, and Wingett
Absent: Chairperson Bentz (excused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Annette Manier
Staff Present: Associate Planner Callie Taylor, Assistant Planner Alfredo Castillo,
and Deputy Director of Public Works -Engineering David Athey
Staff Absent: Community Development Director Warren Frace
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION:
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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By Commissioner Colamarino and seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON APRIL 5, 2011.
MOTION: By Commissioner Colamarino and seconded by Commissioner
Schmidt to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
2. PLN 2011-1397, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR 8955 MONTECITO AVE.
Property Owner /
French Camp LLC c/o Dale Heinze, 188 Frank West Cir#A, Stockton, CA
Applicant:
95206-4010
Art Guzman, 8955 Montecito Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Certified Arborist:
Bunyon Bros. Tree Service, 5345 Davenport Creek Road, San Luis
Obispo, CA 93401
Project Title:
PLN 2011-1397 / Tree Removal Permit 2011-0148
Project
8955 Montecito Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
APN 056-081-013 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
The applicant has requested removal of one large multi -trunk quercus
Description:
agriforlia (coast live oak) totaling 125 -inches DBH. The tree has been
evaluated by a Certified Arborist. The Arborist has determined that the
tree has several large limb failures in the past and the overall health of
the tree is poor. The Arborist is recommending removal because the tree
poses a threat to people, structures, and vehicles parked nearby.
General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC)
Zoning District: Commercial Tourist (CT)
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Commissioner Wingett went by the site, but spoke with no one.
Vice Chairperson Ward went by the site, but spoke with no one.
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Assistant Planner Alfredo Castillo gave the staff report. Associate Planner Taylor and
Assistant Planner Castillo answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke during public comment: Ron Rinnell, Certified Arborist, and
Art Guzman, applicant. Mr. Rinnell suggested he would like to transplant a larger tree
than the 24 -inch box required by the conditions, in order to reduce or waive the
mitigation fees. Mr. Rinnell and Mr. Guzman answered questions from the Commission.
Ms. Taylor stated that the City's adopted Native Tree Guidelines do not provide a
standard replacement calculation for transplanted trees, but staff would be supportive of
transplanting of a larger tree at this location. It would be at the discretion of the
Commission to change the conditions regarding replacement and mitigation
requirements in this situation.
Chairperson Bentz closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Wingett began to make a motion, but it wasn't completed due to more
discussion on the specific wording of the motion.
MOTION: By Commissioner Colamarino and seconded by Commissioner
Cooper to approve PC Resolution 2011-0005 for PLN 2011-
1397/TRP 2011-0148 to allow the removal of one (1) hazardous
multi -trunk Coast Live Oak totaling 125 inches DBH subject to
conditions of approval and mitigation, with a change to
Condition 3 of the resolution to add the option of transplanting
a tree of a size satisfactory to staff approval, in lieu of the
mitigation called for in this motion (which currently calls for 1
(one) 24" box tree and $1,983.33) located at 8955 Montecito
Avenue subject to findings and conditions of approval.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PLN 2006-1144, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 9205 SAN MARCOS
ROAD
Property
James D. Russell, 9205 San Marcos Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Owner/Applicant:
Project Title:
PLN 2006-1144 / CUP 2006-0190
Project Location:
9205 San Marcos Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
San Luis Obispo County (APN 054-132-038)
Project
The project consists of a request to allow an oversized accessory
Description:
structure. The detached garage/shop is proposed as a two story, 1,522
sq. ft. structure, which exceeds 50% of the size of the main house. The
first floor is 915 sq. ft. with a half bath, and the second floor is 607 sq. ft.
The accessory structure is proposed towards the back of the property, off a
separate 12 foot paved driveway which will provide fire truck access to the
building. The exterior is proposed as stucco painted to match the primary
residence.
Permits are being sought for the proposed structure in order to clear the
existing code enforcement case on the property. A stop work order was
posted by the City building inspector for construction on the proposed
structure without a permit. The property owner has since applied for
building permits and a CUP to permit the unfinished structure and clear the
existing code enforcement case.
General Plan Designation: Rural Estate (RE)
Zoning District: Residential Suburban (RS)
Proposed
Class 3 Categorical Exemption (Section 15303) which exempts the
Environmental
construction of accessory structures, including garages.
Determination:
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
• Vice Chairperson Ward went by the property, but didn't see anybody.
Associate Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and answered questions from the
Commission. Ms. Taylor explained that on-site improvements and a Fire Department
turnaround will be required to provide access to the structure. She explained the
process if the applicant decided to make this a 2nd unit in the future, but explained that
the City will not issue a 2nd unit permit on this property because sewer is not available in
the area, and the property is less than one acre in size. The building permit is ready to
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issue and does meet all applicable building codes
questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke during public comment
answered questions from the Commission.
Mr. Athey answered additional
James Russell. Mr. Russell
Chairperson Bentz closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by Commissioner
Cooper to approve PC Resolution 2011-0004 for PLN 2006-
1144/CUP 2006-0190 approving a 1,522 sq. ft. accessory
structure which exceeds 50% of the size of the main residence
at 9205 San Marcos Road, APN 054-132-038, subject to
findings and conditions of approval.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT - 8:02 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for May 3, 2011, at
City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
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