HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-07-12ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, August 7, 2012 — 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 7:02 p.m.
Chairperson Ward called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and Commissioner Bentz led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Colamarino, Cooper, Dariz, Wingett, Vice
Chairperson Schmidt, and Chairperson Ward
Absent: Commissioner Bentz (unexcused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Warren Frace
Associate Planner, Callie Taylor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION:
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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By Commissioner Dariz and seconded by Vice
Chairperson 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 REGULAR PLANNI
COMMISSION MEETING ON JUNE 19, 2012.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Colamarino to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. AMENDMENT TO COLONY SQUARE MASTER PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
Property Owner:
Colony Square, LLC, 205 E. Carrillo St., Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Project Title:
PLN 2099-0904, Conditional Use Permit 2004-0127 Amendment
Project
6905 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
APN 029-361-042 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
The proposed project consists of an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2004-0127
Description•
(Master Plan of Development) for the Colony Square development. The proposal
includes removing the second and third floor residential space from buildings B, C, F, G,
and H, changes to the elevations and square footage, modifications to the site plan, and
an amendment to the conditions of approval. The proposed changes are intended to
create a project which is can be leased and financed for construction in the current
market.
Zoning: Downtown Commercial (DC)
General Plan Designation: Downtown (D)
Proposed
Environmental
Consistent with Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2005-0020
Determination:
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DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
• Chairperson Ward — He heard this meeting at the Design Review Committee
(DRC) level; he is involved in sponsoring the American Heritage Monument
project, which does not involve anything that goes by Planning Commission,
DRC, or City Council.
• Commissioner Schmidt — None
• Commissioner Colamarino — None
• Commissioner Cooper — He heard this project at DRC. Other than that, no ex
parte communication.
• Commissioner Dariz — None
• Commissioner Wingett - None
Associate Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report. She said that the architect has
provided revised elevations. The DRC reviewed this project on June 21, 2012. The
architect has added a water feature in the front. Round Table Pizza would like to leave
their building as -is. Staff and DRC are recommending approval as proposed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following person spoke during public comment: Thom Jess, Project Architect, and
Peter Hilf, Property Owner. Mr. Jess and Mr. Hilf spoke about the project and said with
these proposed changes, the project will now be buildable and fundable. Mr. Jess and
Mr. Hilf answered questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Ward closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Schmidt and seconded by Commissioner
Colamarino to adopt PC Resolution 2012-0019 approving an
Amendment to CUP 2004-0127, Colony Square Master Plan of
Development on APN 029-361-022, 036, 037, 038, 039, 041, 042,
043, 044, and 045, 6901-6917 EI Camino Real subject to
conditions of approval and mitigation.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTORS REPORT
• Director Frace announced that the August 21, 2012, meeting may be cancelled
due to a lack of agenda items.
• Director Frace gave an update on project activity, including the APCD
presentation coming up for the next DRC meeting, Dove Creek, Las Lomas,
Oakhaven, People's Self Help Housing, Walmart, Designer Outlet Store, and the
99 Cent Store. He said there has been an increase in permitting activity.
• Commissioner Schmidt asked about the carwashes taking place across from the
EI Camino Car Wash business and Director Frace answered his questions.
ADJOURNMENT - 8:13 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for August 21,
2012, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
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