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CITY OF ATASCADEI0`
PLANNING COMMISSIOIV
ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, October 4, 2011 — 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Bentz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner
Colamarino led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Others Present
Staff Present:
Commissioners Colamarino, Cooper, Dariz, Schmidt, and
Chairperson Bentz
Commissioner Wingett (excused)
Vice Chairperson Ward (excused)
Recording Secretary Annette Manier
Community Development Director Warren Frace and Associate
Planner Callie Taylor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION:
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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By Commissioner Cooper and seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Wingett, Ward
absent)
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON AUGUST 2, 2011.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by Commissioner
Colamarino to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Wingett, Ward absent)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. PLN 2099-0855, OAK GROVE II CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT
AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT, 1225 EL CAMINO REAL & ATALAYA ST
Property
People's Self Help Housing, 3533 Empleo St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Owner/Applicant:
Project Title:
PLN 2099-0855 / Amendment to Oak Grove II Planned Development
Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2004-0130 and Tree Removal Permit 2011-0146
Project
Atalaya Street / 1225 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
San Luis Obispo County)
Project
An Amendment to the Master Plan of Development (CUP 2004-0130) and project
Description:
conditions, and a tree removal are proposed by the new project owner. The proposal
consists of the following:
1. Remove one hazardous 48" Live Oak tree from Lot 6 (Commission Decision)
2. Remove requirement for architectural fagade enhancements on the side
elevation of Lot 1, facing EI Camino Real. (Commission Decision)
3. Amend conditions of approval to modify affordable housing deed restriction
requirement (Commission will make recommendation to City Council)
Proposed
Consistent with Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0022 which was prepared for the
original project and certified by the Atascadero City Council on June 17, 2004.
Environmental
Determination:
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1. The Planning Commission adopt Draft Resolution PC 2010-0018, approving a
Staff Tree Removal Permit and an Amendment to the Master Plan of Development
Recommendation: (CUP 2004-0130) to modify Lot 1 exhibits as recommended by staff in Exhibits
1 A and 2A; and,
2. The Planning Commission adopt Draft Resolution PC 2010-0019,
recommending the City Council modify the project's Affordable Housing
Requirement Condition.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
None
Associate Planner Taylor gave the staff report. This project went before the Design
Review Committee (DRC) on September 29, 2011. A supplemental packet was
distributed to the Planning Commission on Friday with DRC's findings.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke during public comment: Sheryl Flores, People's Self Help
Housing and William Obermeyer. Sheryl Flores answered questions from the
Commission. Mr. Obermeyer asked the Commission to have the applicant consider
trimming an oak tree on his property, and to consider a fencing request.
Chairperson Bentz closed the Public Comment period.
Assistant Planner Taylor suggested that People's Self Help Housing and Mr.
Obermeyer resolve the issues between themselves.
MOTION: By Commissioner Colamarino and seconded by Commissioner
Dariz to adopt PC Resolution 2011-0018, a Resolution of the
Planning Commission approving PLN 2099-0855, including a
Tree Removal Permit 2011-0146 and an Architectural
Amendment to modify Lot 1 of CUP 2004-0130 as
recommended by DRC in Exhibits 1A and 2A, with the
additional condition:
Pavers shall not be required to be installed on private
driveways.
Instead, the applicant shall work with an arborist to provide
alternative tree protection measures during drivewav
installation, such as installation of down tubing and vents to
allow air and water to reach the roots where needed.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Wingett, Ward absent)
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MOTION: By Commissioner Colamarino and seconded by Commissioner
Dariz to adopt PC Resolution 2011-0019 recommending that
the City Council approve an Amendment to the CUP 2004-0130
to change the Affordable Housing Condition of Oak Grove II, at
1225 EI Camino Real / Atalaya Street.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Wingett, Ward absent)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTORS REPORT
• Director Frace stated that the next meeting is scheduled for October 18th, but
currently there are no items for the agenda, so it may be cancelled.
• Director Frace gave an update on the Walmart/Annex project.
• Director Frace gave an update on the Eagle Ranch project; we are hoping to
have a community workshop before the end of the year.
• Director Frace gave an update on Subway, Que Pasa, Denny's, Grocery Outlet,
and the new 7-11 convenience store.
• At the request of Commissioner Cooper, Director Frace gave an update on the
property on Morro Road which has been cleared of shrubbery.
ADJOURNMENT - 8:45 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for October 18,
2011, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY:
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Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
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