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PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, November 15, 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 Wingett
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cooper, Dariz, Schmidt, Wingett, Vice Chairperson
Ward, and Chairperson Bentz
Absent: Commissioner Colamarino (excused)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Annette Manier
Victor Montgomery, RRM Design Group
Steve Weinberger, W -Trans
Randy Chafin, Michael Brandman Associates
Jason Brandman, Michael Brandman Associates
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace
Public Works Director Russ Thompson
Associate Planner Callie Taylor
Assistant Planner Alfredo Castillo
Deputy Director of Public Works -Engineering David Athey
Fire Marshal Tom Peterson
Community Services Director Brady Cherry
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Cooper and seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Colamarino
absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON OCTOBER 4, 2011.
MOTION: By Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Ward to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Colamarino absent)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
2. PLN 2008-1280, EAGLE RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN WORKSHOP
Property Owner:
Eagle Ranch, LLC c/o Greg Smith and Jeff Smith, PO Box 25010, Ventura, CA 93002
Applicant:
RRM Design Group, 3765 S. Higuera St., Ste. 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Project Title:
PLN 2008-1280 / Eagle Ranch Specific Plan
Project Location:
Eagle Ranch (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
The Eagle Ranch Specific Plan is a 3,450+ acre, undeveloped area containing 450+
Description:
undeveloped Atascadero Colony lots and a network of un -built Colony roads that were
originally established by E. G. Lewis' 1914 Atascadero Colony Map. The Specific Plan
would reconfigure these colony lots into a master planned community that includes
housing, commercial uses, parks, trails, open space, and tourist serving facilities.
Director Frace introduced City staff, Steve Weinberger from W -Trans, Randy Chafin
from Michael Brandman Associates and Jason Brandman from Michael Brandman
Associates. Director Frace explained the process of tonight's informal meeting, and
explained that the public will be given an opportunity to ask questions. Director Frace
gave the history and background on the Eagle Ranch project. Director Frace also
explained that there will be future meetings, including a LAFCO public review process.
The City's website will accept comments on the project, and the public can put comment
cards in the comment card box at the back of the room. Comments will be considered
during the development of the EIR.
Randy Chafin, Director of Environmental Planning with Michael Brandman Associates,
gave a presentation on the project. (Exhibit A)
Victor Montgomery, RRM Design Group, gave a presentation on the project. (Exhibit B)
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke during public comment: Alana Reynolds, Sherry Condon,
Paul Hyman, Barry Baker, Jody Smith, Diana Larsen, Mark Frazier, Twyla Martin,
Dennis Derickson, Red Heesch, Terry Grebel, Matt Gillette, Brenda Noel, Kris
Hollensen, Fred Collins, Craig Smith, Ellen Beraud.
Staff and consultants answered questions from the public.
The meeting was video -recorded and is available on the City's website for public review.
Chairperson Bentz closed the public comment period.
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Commissioners made comments about the larger issues surrounding Eagle Ranch,
asked questions, and made comments about the project. Director Frace answered
questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Bentz stated that the EIR will be the next step in the process and that
document will address the public's concerns. The Planning Commission did not take
any action on the project.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTORS REPORT
• Director Frace announced again that the next step for the Eagle Ranch project
will be a joint session with the Planning Commission and City Council to review
comments.
• Director Frace stated that the next meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2011.
ADJOURNMENT - 9:21 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for December 6,
2011, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY:
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Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Approved 12-6-11
The following exhibits are available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Presentation from Michael Brandman Associates
Exhibit B — Presentation by RRM Design Group
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