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PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, October 16, 2012 — 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6907 EI 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 Wingett
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Present: Commissioners Colamarino, Cooper, Dariz, Wingett, Vice
Chairperson Schmidt, and Chairperson Ward
Absent: Commissioner Bentz (excused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Warren Frace
Associate Planner, Callie Taylor
Assistant Planner, Alfredo Castillo
Deputy Director of Public Works, David Athey
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Director Frace announced that the representatives for Item # 2 (Hotel) have requested
that their item be moved to the last item on the agenda, and explained the reason for
the request.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Schmidt and seconded by
Commissioner Colamarino to approve the agenda,
with a change to move Item # 2 (Hotel) to Item # 4.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING ON AUGUST 7, 2012.
MOTION: By Commissioner Cooper and seconded by
Commissioner Wingett to approve the minutes.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
2. BUILDING PERMIT 2011-09876,5185 VENADO UPDATE — SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ADDITION (PREVIOUSLY ITEM # 3 ON THE AGENDA)
Property Owner:
Randall Kenney, 5185 Venado Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Applicant:
Travis Kenney, 5185 Venado Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
BLD 2011-09876, 5185 Venado Ave. Single -Family Residential Addition
Project
5185 Venado Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
APN 030-251-005 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
Update to Planning Commissioners on the status of PLN 2009-1323 and the issuance of
Description:
Building Permit 2011-09876 permitting the construction of a 3,075 square foot residential
addition with a deed restricted oversized attached garage.
The Planning Commission will not take any action on this permit.
Assistant Planner Castillo gave the staff report, explained the history of the project, and
answered questions from the Commission.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following person spoke during public comment: Travis Kenney and Ann Colby.
Chairperson Ward referred to Exhibit A (Letter from T. C. Hallett). Mr. Kenney answered
questions from the Commission. Mr. Kenney stated he is not running a business out of
this location.
Director Frace said there won't be a Conditional Use Permit required and this is merely
an update to the project. He told commissioners that if they have any concerns, they
should let staff know and we will work the concerns out with the City Attorney.
The Commission stated that they would like periodic compliance monitoring included in
the final settlement agreement.
Chairperson Ward closed the Public Comment period.
3. PLN 2010-1361 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT CLIMATE ACTION
PLAN (PREVIOUSLY ITEM # 4 ON THE AGENDA)
Applicant•
City of Atascadero, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 / San Luis Obispo
County Air Pollution Control District
Project Title•
PLN 2010-1361 — SLO APCD Climate Action Plan
Project
Citywide
Location:
Project
The City Council has designated the Planning Commission to act as the "Steering
Description•
Committee" for the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District's (APCD)
Countywide Climate Action Planning project. Staff to present an update on status and
progress of the project. The purpose of a Climate Action Plan is to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions within the City of Atascadero. The Planning Commission will be providing
direction and feedback on progress to date.
No decisions or approvals will be considered at the meeting.
Associate Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and stated that the City is doing
this project primarily due to Assembly Bill 32, and that local governments play a key
role. Associate Planner Taylor answered questions from the Commission. She
explained the job of the Planning Commission to be the "steering committee" for the
San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District's (APCD) Countywide Climate
Action Planning project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following persons spoke during public comment: Susan DeCarli and Ron DeCarli.
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The Planning Commission gave no directions on the Climate Action Plan.
Chairperson Ward closed the Public Comment period.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. PLN 2099-0243 AMENDMENT TO CUP 2000-0014 FOR 900 EL CAMINO
REAL, HOTEL AT HOME DEPOT CENTER
(PREVIOUSLY ITEM # 2 ON THE AGENDA)
Property Owner•
Atascadero 101 Associates, c/o Westar Associates, 2925 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA
92626
Applicant:
Westar Associates, 2925 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Project Title:
PLN 2099-0243 / CUP 2000-0014 Amendment — Hotel at Home Depot Center
Project
900 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
APN 049-045-020, 019, 018, 017 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
An application has been submitted to amend the Master Plan of Development for Phase
Description:
II of the Home Depot Center (CUP 2000-0014). The site plan is proposed to be amended
to include a 130 room hotel facility and two (2) freestanding retail buildings at 8,000 and
10,000 square feet each. The proposed uses are consistent with the Planned
Development 9 overlay zoning. The Planning Commission will review the proposed
project design and make recommendations for approval
General Plan Designation: Commercial Park (CP)
Zoning District: Commercial Park, Planned Development 9 overlay
Staff recommends the Planning Commission find the proposed CUP Amendment in
Proposed
compliance with the original Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared and approved for
Environmental
the phased development of the project site.
Determination:
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
• Chairperson Ward — Said he received one email, as did the other commissioners
regarding traffic. He was a member of the Design Review Committee who
reviewed this project at their meeting on Sept. 27, 2012.
• Vice Chairperson Schmidt —Had brief discussion with some members of the DRC
who are not on the Planning Commission.
• Commissioner Colamarino — None
• Commissioner Cooper — None
• Commissioner Dariz — None
• Commissioner Wingett - None
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Associate Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report. This project went to the Design
Review Committee (DRC) on September 27, 2012. Staff and DRC are recommending
approval as proposed. The parking lot design was revised in the last week and staff is
recommending the Commission adopt this change as Exhibit G in the Resolution. Our
City Engineer has reviewed the updated traffic analysis and said the traffic light is no
longer warranted. A Lot Line Adjustment must be completed prior to building permit
issuance. There are findings in the staff report for a height exception. The DRC is
recommending the Planning Commission approve the project with modified Exhibit G
(hotel site plan/parking lot design).
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following person spoke during public comment: Peter Koetting, Westar Associates
and Amar Sohi with Holiday Inn Express. Mr. Sohi expressed his concerns with an
additional hotel opening in Atascadero.
Mr. Koetting addressed Mr. Sohi's concerns.
Mr. Koetting said he is pleased with the changes suggested at the DRC level. Mr.
Koetting asked staff if Item 17 on the Conditions of Approval (public sewer facilities)
could be removed and explained his reason for the request. Mr. Koetting answered
questions from the Commission. He said the hotel will be a Marriott Spring Hill Suites.
Deputy Director of Public Works, David Athey answered questions from the
Commission in regards to traffic and circulation.
Chairperson Ward closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Colamarino and seconded by Vice
Chairperson Schmidt to adopt PC Resolution 2012-0020
approving an Amendment to CUP 2000-0014 to modify the
approved site plan and allow a 4 -story hotel on APN 049-045-
020, 019, 018, 017, subject to conditions of approval and
mitigation, with modified exhibit G (hotel site plan/parking lot
design) and the elimination of 2nd Item 17 (public sewer
facilities) under Conditions of Approval on page 30 of the
packet.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Chairperson Ward gave an update on the American Heritage Monument Project and
fundraising efforts.
Commissioner Dariz gave an update on the Lake Park bandstand project.
Commissioner Colamarino asked Director Frace about Tractor Supply. Director Frace
stated that the developer was not able to locate in Atascadero after all. They will be
locating in Paso Robles in the previous K -Mart location.
Commissioner Schmidt mentioned that the car sales lot across from K -Mart which was
approved through Planning Commission is now closed.
DIRECTORS REPORT
• Director Frace announced that there will be no meeting on November 6, 2012,
due to election night. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2012,
and there may be one or two CUP's on the agenda.
• Director Frace gave an update on building project activity and said the building
permit activity has increased, and dormant projects are coming back to life.
ADJOURNMENT - 9:36 p.m.
There will be no meeting on November 6, 2012. The next regular meeting of the
Planning Commission is scheduled for November 20, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall,
Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
The following exhibit is available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Letter from T. C. Hallett re: Venado project
Adopted 11-20-2012
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