HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 04-03-12CITY OF ATASCADE
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PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, April 3, 2012 — 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Ward called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Vice Chairperson
Schmidt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Bentz, Cooper, Colamarino, Dariz, Vice
uliairpeison Schmidt, and Chairperson vvara
Absent: Commissioner Wingett (excused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace and Assistant
Planner Alfredo Castillo
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Dariz to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Wingett absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING ON MARCH 6. 2012.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner
Colamarino to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Wingett absent)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
2. PLN 2012-1432, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR 6225 ATASCADERO MALL
Property
Chris Key, ABC Church, PO Box 987, Atascadero, CA 93423
Owner/Applicant:
Certified Arborist:
A & T Arborists, 1565 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
PLN 2012-1432 / TRP 2012-0154
Project Location:
6225 Atascadero Mall, Atascadero, CA 93422
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-192-018
Project Description:
The applicant has requested the removal of one (1) hazardous Valley Oak totaling 36 -
inches DBH subject to conditions of approval and mitigation.
General Plan Designation: Public (P)
Zoning District: Public (P)
Assistant Planner Castillo gave the staff report and answered questions from the
Commission. If trees are replanted, there will be no money owed to the tree mitigation
fund.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
• Commissioners Cooper and Bentz stated that they are acting members of the
ABC Church, and would not be discussing or voting on the item. Director Frace
explained that they could, in fact, vote on the item. Both commissioners stated
they would be abstaining.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following person spoke during public comment: Chris Key, Administrator with ABC
Church, and Steve Alvarez with A & T Arborists. Chris Key and Steve Alvarez
answered questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Bentz closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Schmidt and seconded by Commissioner
Colamarino to approve PC Resolution 2012-0004, approving
PLN 2012-1432 / TRP 2012-0154 to allow the removal of one (1)
hazardous Valley Oak totaling 36 inches dbh located at 6225
Atascadero Mall, subject to conditions of approval and
mitigation.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
(Bentz, Cooper abstained) (Wingett absent)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
• Commissioner Schmidt was asked by a member of the public to mention that the
flashing lights at the crosswalk at EI Bordo were not working. Director Frace said
he would bring it to the attention of Russ Thompson, City Engineer and Public
Works Director for a response.
• Commissioner Ward talked about the removal of a very large oak tree behind the
Chevron station that was heard by the Planning Commission at their last
meeting, and said that the applicant had already replaced it with a large tree.
• Commissioner Ward stated that tomorrow, he will be speaking on KPRL to kick
off the American Heritage Monument Program, a privately -funded program. He
shared drawings by Mark Greenaway with the Commission.
• Commissioner Dariz stated that last week was the groundbreaking ceremony for
the new sign at the Atascadero Veteran's Memorial, and wondered when
construction might begin. Director Frace said he would check and get back to
him.
DIRECTORS REPORT
• Director Frace announced that the next meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2012,
but will most likely be cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
• Director Frace gave an update on the Walmart project and said that June 5th or
June 19th may be possible public hearing dates.
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• Director Frace gave an update on the Eagle Ranch project and said staff would
be setting up a meeting with Atascadero Avenue neighborhood to discuss traffic
issues.
• Director Frace gave an update on the 99 Cent Only Store (Von's Shopping
Center) and Dragon Palace (going into the previous Players Restaurant location).
• Director Frace gave an update on the RDA and the first successor agency
meeting.
• Director Frace announced that there was a press conference regarding the
FEMA funds and the historic City Hall building. If questions arise regarding this
issue, Commissioners should contact Rachelle Rickard in Administrative
Services. Director Frace answered additional questions from the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT - 7:34 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for April 17, 2012,
at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Adopted May 15, 2012
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