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PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, February 7, 2012 — 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 Schmidt
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Present: Commissioners Cooper, Schmidt, Wingett, Vice Chairperson Ward,
and Chairperson Bentz
Absent: Commissioner Colamarino (excused)
Commissioner Dariz
(Commissioner Dariz joined the meeting at 7:04 p.m.)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Deputy Director
of Public Works -Engineering David Athey, and Assistant Planner
Alfredo Castillo
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Ward and seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Colamarino, Dariz
absent)
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None
(Commissioner Danz joined the meeting at 7:04 p.m.)
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON.
Commissioner Schmidt nominated Chuck Ward as Chairperson and the
Commission agreed to a roll -call vote for the nomination.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Colamarino absent)
Commissioner Bentz nominated Commissioner Schmidt as Vice Chairperson and
the Commission agreed to a roll -call vote for the nomination.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner
Wingett to nominate Commissioner Schmidt as Vice
Chairperson.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Colamarino absent)
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING ON JANUARY 17, 2012.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner
Cooper to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Colamarino absent)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. PLN 2011-1421, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 9005 EL CAMINO REAL
Property Owner:
Wilma Peterson, PO Box 55, Atascadero, CA 93423
Applicant:
Greg Jespersen, 9005 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
PLN 2011-1421 / Conditional Use Permit 2011-0257
Project
9005 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
APN 030-502-032 , 030-502-033, 030-502-034 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
The proposed project consists of an application for a Minor Conditional Use Permit to
Description:
allow for an auto repair and vehicle storage use. The proposed use includes conversion
of an existing 4,155 square foot (sf) welding shop into a 1,755 sf tire repair area and a
2,400 sf auto repair area. Accessory storage uses include an existing 1,536 sf
accessory storage building and an additional proposed 320 sf storage area for used
tires. On-site vehicle storage is proposed on a portion of the site. The site is
approximately 0.9 acres in size on three (3) parcels.
Zoning: CR (Commercial Retail)
General Plan Designation: GC (General Commercial)
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 Schmidt — Stated he has friends who own a business next door
and during the course of conversation, found out about the new business.
• All other commissioners — None.
Assistant Planner Castillo gave the staff report. This project went before the Design
Review Committee on November 10, 2011. Assistant Planner Castillo and Deputy
Director Athey answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following person spoke during public comment: Gary Miyamoto (applicant's
representative).
Chairperson Ward closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Schmidt to approve PC Resolution 2012-0002, approving PLN
2011-1421 / Minor CUP 2011-0257 to allow an automotive repair
and outdoor vehicle storage use on APN's 030-502-032, 030-
502-033 and 030-502-034 located at 9005 EI Camino Real
subject to conditions of approval.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Colamarino absent)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Chairperson Ward stated that the parking lot was full due to $5 Tuesdays at the movies.
DIRECTORS REPORT
• Director Frace announced that the next meeting is scheduled for February 21,
2012.
• Director Frace gave an update on the Eagle Ranch project. The tentative
meeting date of February 28th for the joint session will be confirmed by the end of
this week.
• Director Frace gave an update on the Walmart project and revisions to the EIR.
A revised EIR should be available in March.
• Director Frace gave an update on the RDA dissolving and said the City of
Atascadero will be the successor agency to the RDA. Director Frace answered
questions from Vice Chairperson Schmidt about low-cost housing fund and sales
tax. Director Frace answered questions from Chairperson Ward about the
appearance of Colony Square.
• Director Frace gave an update on items that have gone to the Design Review
Committee, and discussed the Las Lomas project, which will be on the DRC
agenda for February 16, 2012.
ADJOURNMENT - 7:38 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for February 21,
2012, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY: r
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Adopted 2-21-2012
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