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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 – 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6907 El Camino Real
Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairperson Ward
Vice Chairperson Vacant
Commissioner Anderson
Commissioner Bentz
Commissioner Colamarino
Commissioner Cooper
Commissioner Dariz
Commissioner Wolff
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
(This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not
on this agenda and over which the Commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes.
Please state your name for the record before making your presentation. The Commission may take action
to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.)
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON
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CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and non-controversial by City Staff and will
be approved by one motion if no member of the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions.)
1. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING ON FEBRUARY 5, 2013.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Prior to a project hearing Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any
quasi-judicial agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps,
Variances, Conditional Use Permits, and Planned Development Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning
Commission Member from participating and voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity
to comment on the ex parte communication.
(For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a staff report, the Chair will open the public
hearing and invite the applicant or applicant’s representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be invited to provide
testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name for the record and can address the
Commission for three minutes. After all public comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed, and the Commission
will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).)
2. PLN 2099-0814, RECONSIDERATION OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
FOR 6709 ATASCADERO AVE (ESTRELLA ASSOCIATES)
Property Owner: Atascadero Street, LLC, 6670 El Pomar Drive, Templeton, CA 93465
Applicant: Estrella Associates, Inc., 2727 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Project Title: PLN 2099-0814 / Reconsideration of Vesting TTM 2004-0055
Project Location: 6709, 6725, 6735 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
APN 030-281-014, 015, 016 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
Description:
An application has been received to reconsider expired Vesting Tentative Tract Map
2004-0055 for 12 single-family homes within a PD-25 overlay zone. No proposed CUP
amendments.
General Plan Designation: High Density Residential
Zoning District: Residential Multi-Family (RMF-20) / Planned Development (PD-25)
Proposed
Environmental
Determination:
Consistent with Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0050.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
(CONTINUED FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON FEB. 5, 2013)
3. PLN 2010-1361, CLIMATE ACTION PLAN TOOLBOX AND GREENHOUSE
GAS REDUCTION MEASURE REVIEW
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
DRC APPOINTMENTS 2013
The Mayor has appointed Commissioners Dariz and Anderson to the Design Review
Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for March 5, 2013, at
City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
Please note: Should anyone challenge in court any proposed development entitlement listed
on this Agenda, that person may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public
hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning
Commission at, or prior to this public hearing.
Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title: PLN 2010-1361, Climate Action Plan (CAP) Toolbox and Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Measure Review
Project Location: Citywide
Project
Description:
The City Council has designated the Planning Commission to act as the “Steering
Committee” for the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District’s (APCD)
Countywide Climate Action Planning project. The purpose of a Climate Action Plan is
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the City of Atascadero.
In November, the APCD’s consultant released the toolbox of potential Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) reduction measures. The next step is for each City to choose which measures
they would like to see in their Climate Action Plan. The APCD consultant will use the
measures chosen by the City to write a draft Climate Action Plan document.
Staff is recommending the Planning Commission review all of the toolbox GHG
reduction measures and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding which
measures should be included in a future Climate Action Plan for the City of Atascadero.
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WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Planning Commission meets in regular session on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City
Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero. Matters are considered by the Commission in the order
of the printed Agenda.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on
file in the office of the Community Development Department and are available for public inspection during City Hall
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www.atascadero.org. An agenda packet is also available for public review at the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro
Road. All documents submitted by the public during Commission meetings that are either read into the record or
referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and available for review in the Community Development
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service.
TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Under Agenda item, “PUBLIC COMMENT”, the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having business
with the Commission to approach the lectern and be recognized.
1. Give your name for the record (not required)
2. State the nature of your business.
3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any
other individual, absent or present.
This is when items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission’s attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will
be allowed for Public Comment Portion (unless changed by the Commission).
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code)
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Chairperson will identify the subject, staff will
give their report, and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will announce when the public
comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the Commission regarding the matter being
considered to step up to the lectern. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Chairperson.
2. Give your name (not required).
3. Make your statement.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any
other individual, absent or present.
6. All comments limited to 3 minutes.
If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the Community Development
Department at 470-3402 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Digital presentations brought to the meeting on a
USB drive or CD is preferred. Access to hook up your laptop to the City's projector can also be provided. You are
required to submit to the Recording Secretary a printed copy of your presentation for the record. Please check in with
the Recording Secretary before the meeting begins to announce your presence and turn in the printed copy.
The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public
comments will be heard by the Commission.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, February 5, 2013 – 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Ward called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner
Colamarino led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Bentz, Cooper, Colamarino, Dariz,
Wolff, and Chairperson Ward
Absent: Commissioner Cooper
(Commissioner Cooper arrived at 7:05 p.m.)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Warren Frace
Senior Planner, Callie Taylor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Colamarino to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
(Cooper absent)
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 2-19-13
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
(Commissioner Cooper arrived at 7:05 p.m.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING ON JANUARY 29, 2013.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Colamarino to approve the
consent calendar.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
None
2. PLN 2099-0818 / CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005-0175 AMENDMENT FOR
13000 ATASCADERO ROAD (EAGLE CREEK)
Property Owners
and Applicant:
Eric and Vicky Winslow, PO Box 6014, Atascadero, CA 93423
Project Title: PLN 2099-0818 / Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2005-0175
Project Location: 13000 Atascadero Road., Atascadero, CA 93422
APN 045-391-025 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
Description:
An application has been received to amend the Conditions of Approval for Conditional
Use Permit 2005-0175 (Eagle Creek Master Plan of Development) in order to allow an
oversized 2nd unit on APN 045-391-025.
The 8.6-acre subject lot was previously used as the golf course facility and contains
two detached, vacant commercial buildings. In 2011, Conditional Use Permit 2005-
0175 was approved by the Planning Commission to allow one single -family residence
(no maximum square footage) and one second unit (maximum 1200 square feet). The
current CUP amendment proposes to convert the two existing commercial buildings on
site into a single-family unit and an oversized 2nd unit due to the configuration of the
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Senior Planner Taylor explained the history of the project, gave the staff report, and
answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following person spoke during public comment: Eric Winslow, applicant, and Gary
Kirkland.
Mr. Winslow explained that this is the last step in converting the remainder of the golf
course to residential, and he is trying to make the existing building more usable. He
requested to eliminate Condition 8 (the requirement for one single-covered parking
space.)
Commissioner Cooper asked staff about removing Condition 8 (covered parking
condition). Callie explained that this is a Municipal Code requirement and this is a
unique project. The Commission has discretion to remove the condition. There is no
garage or covered parking currently on this site.
The Commission was in consensus to waive the covered parking requirement.
Chairperson Ward closed the Public Comment period
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Cooper to approve PC Resolution
2013-0003 approving an Amendment to
Conditional Use Permit 2005-0175 Eagle Creek
Master Plan of Development PD-8 at 13000 and
13002 Atascadero Road on APN 045-391-025 with
the elimination of Condition 8, dropping the
requirement for covered parking.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
two commercial buildings on site.
General Plan Designation: Single Family Residential -Y (SFR-Y)
Zoning District: Residential Single Family-Y (RSF-Y) & Planned Development 8
overlay
Proposed
Environmental
Determination:
Consistent with Mitigated Negative Declaration 2011-0004, which was certified by the
Planning Commission on December 6, 2011.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
3. PLN 2010-1361, CLIMATE ACTION PLAN TOOLBOX AND GREENHOUSE
GAS REDUCTION MEASURE REVIEW
Director Frace stated that this was a continuation of a PC item from January 29, 2013.
The Commission left off at Transportation and Land Use, and the Commission will pick-
up where they left off.
TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE
5a - Bicycle Network
Continue to pursue public and private funding to expand and link the city's bicycle network in
accordance with its General Plan and Bicycle Plan.
Annually identify and schedule street improvement and maintenance projects to preserve and
enhance the bicycle network.
Incorporate bicycle facility improvements into pavement resurfacing, restriping, and
signalization operations where the safety and convenience of users can be improved within the
scope of work.
Coordinate with and support SLOCOG in the implementation of bicycle plans to facilitate non-
auto travel within and between communities.
Collaborate with the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Coalition to assist with event promotions and
publications to increase awareness and ridership during Bike Month.
Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title: PLN 2010-1361, Climate Action Plan (CAP) Toolbox and Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Measure Review
Project Location: Citywide
Project
Description:
The City Council has designated the Planning Commission to act as the “Steering
Committee” for the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District’s (APCD)
Countywide Climate Action Planning project. The purpose of a Climate Action Plan is
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the City of Atascadero.
In November, the APCD’s consultant released the toolbox of potential Greenhouse
Gas (GHG) reduction measures. The next step is for each City to choose which
measures they would like to see in their Climate Action Plan. The APCD consultant
will use the measures chosen by the City to write a draft Climate Action Plan
document.
Staff is recommending the Planning Commission review all of the toolbox GHG
reduction measures and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding which
measures should be included in a future Climate Action Plan for the City of
Atascadero.
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Through conditions of approval, require new subdivisions and large developments to
incorporate bicycle lanes, routes, and/or shared-use paths into street systems to provide a
continuous network of routes, facilitated with markings, signage, and bicycle parking.
Continue to enforce mandatory California Green Building Standards Code bicycle parking
standards for non-residential development.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following person spoke during public comment: Gary Kirkland.
Chairperson Ward closed the Public Comment period
The Commission agreed to include this program.
5b - Pedestrian Network
Continue to pursue public and private funding to expand and link the City's pedestrian
network.
Annually identify and schedule sidewalk improvement and maintenance projects to preserve
and enhance the pedestrian circulation network.
Incorporate pedestrian-facilities improvements into pavement resurfacing, restriping, and
signalization operations where the safety and convenience of users can be improved within the
scope of work.
Expand and promote the Safe Routes to School program.
Require through conditions of approval that new development projects provide a pedestrian
access network that internally links all uses and connects all existing or planned external streets
and pedestrian facilities contiguous with the project site. It would also require that the project
minimize barriers to pedestrian access and interconnectivity.
Require new development to implement traffic calming improvements as appropriate (e.g.,
marked crosswalks, count-down signal timers, curb extensions, speed tables, raised crosswalks,
median islands, mini-circles, tight corner radii, etc.) through conditions of approval.
The Commission agreed to include this program.
5c - Expand Transit Network
Work with RTA and transit service providers to implement the Short Range Transit Plan.
Work with the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority and local transit agency to identify
and map existing and future bus lines (routes) and transit corridors.
Support the addition of transit routes that provide intercity express services.
Continue to research federal and local funding for transit service upgrade projects.
Require new development to provide safe and convenient access to alternative transportation
within the project area and safe access to public transportation as feasible.
The Commission agreed to include program.
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5d - Increase Transit Service Frequency/Speed
Work with RTA and transit service providers to implement the Short Range Transit Plan.
Work with RTA and transit service providers to shorten regional service headways to 30
minutes or shorter at commute peaks subject to passenger load demand.
Support streamlined transit services and infrastructure that create a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
network on main commute corridors.
The Commission agreed to include this program.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following person spoke during public comment: Gary Kirkland
Chairperson Ward closed the public comment period.
5e - Employer-Based Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program
Develop and adopt a TDM ordinance for employees with 25 or more employees.
Establish performance standards (e.g., trip reduction requirements).
Set up system to require regular monitoring and reporting to assess the employer's status in
meeting the ordinance goals (e.g., as part of the business licensing and renewal process).
This would require the City to pass an ordinance, and although a good idea, no
one wants the City to require this on a new business. We should not make it an
obligation and monitor.
The Commission agreed not to include this program.
5f - Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program – Voluntary
Collaborate with San Luis Obispo Ride Share and Ride-On to conduct additional outreach
through event promotions and publications, targeting specific groups or sectors within the
community (e.g., employers, employees, students, seniors, etc.).
Provide information on and promote existing employer based TDM programs as part of the
business licensing and renewal process.
Collaborate with San Luis Obispo Ride Share and the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Coalition to assist
with event promotions and publications to increase awareness and ridership during Bike
Month and Rideshare month.
Direct community members to existing program websites.
The Commission agreed to include this program, if voluntary only.
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5g - Parking Supply Management
Amend the Municipal Code to reduce parking requirements (e.g., eliminate or reduce
minimum parking requirements, create maximum parking requirements, and/or provide
shared parking).
Establish optional in-lieu fees in place of minimum parking requirements where appropriate.
The Commission agreed not to include this program.
5h - Public Parking Pricing
Decouple parking and housing and commercial development in order to allocate the true cost
of parking directly to users.
Add meters to public parking spaces, where appropriate, and charge market prices.
Set prices to achieve an 85% utilization on each block face and 90% utilization in each off-
street lot.
Conduct parking occupancy studies to consider priority areas for price increases.
The Commission agreed not to include this program.
5i - Electric Vehicle Network and Alternative Fueling Stations
Continue to work with the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD),
Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition, and neighboring jurisdictions to create and implement the
electric vehicle readiness plan through expanding the use of alternative fuel vehicles and
fueling stations in the community.
Provide streamlined installation and permitting procedures for vehicle charging facilities,
utilizing tools provided in the electric vehicle readiness plan.
The Commission agreed not to include this program.
5j - Incentives for Infill and Transit Oriented Development
Update land use and zoning code to allow new development in the mixed-use and medium-
and high-density land use categories located within ¼-mile of a transit node, existing bus
route, or park and ride facility with regularly scheduled, daily service at a minimum density of
20 dwelling units per acre.
Provide and promote incentives (e.g., parking reductions, priority permitting, etc.) for mixed-
use and medium- and high-density land use categories located within ¼-mile of a transit node,
existing bus route, or park and ride facility with regularly scheduled, daily service at a
minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre.
Develop a form-based zoning code for the central business district/downtown. Form-based
codes emphasize building form rather than use. This increases flexibility for a variety of
complementary uses to be permitted in the same area, and the potential for mixed-use
development, which helps to reduce vehicle miles traveled.
Develop and adopt incentives for live/work developments, such as reduced permit fees,
expedited permits, or waiving business license fees for residents in live/work units. Live/work
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developments allow residents to live at their place of work and thereby reduce vehicle miles
traveled and associated GHG emissions.
The Commission agreed to include this program.
5k - Service Nodes
Conduct a study of key unserved areas of demand for retail and services.
Adjust zoning and regulations as necessary to encourage and incentivize the development of
service nodes.
The Commission agreed to include this program.
5l - Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program for Municipal Employees
Establish an ordinance that requires the City to meet employee commute trip VMT reduction
targets by offering one or more services from a menu of options, including: Encourage the use
of the carpools; Provide ride matching services and assistance; Allow flexible work schedules
and telecommuting; Provide end of trip facilities (parking, showers, lockers); Providing
subsidized transit passes; hiring a transportation coordinator to manage TDM programs; or
others at the employer's discretion.
Hire a transportation coordinator to manage TDM programs.
Require parking cash-out (a requirement that City employers who subsidize employee parking
costs provide an equivalent cash reimbursement for employees who choose not to drive).
The Commission agreed to include telecommuting, flex schedule and ride
share only.
5m - Zero and Low Emission Municipal Fleet Vehicles
Develop and adopt a low- and zero- emissions replacement/purchasing policy for official City
vehicles and equipment.
Work with the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition to obtain funding for low-emission and zero-
emission fleet vehicles.
Replace an identified number of vehicles with lower emission vehicles by 2020.
The Commission agreed to this program with a cost-benefit analysis and
will rely on staff to get the best deal possible. The Finance Director will
make a determination and a final recommendation to the City Council.
Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m for a break.
Chairperson readjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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OFF-ROAD
6a - Construction Equipment Techniques
Require a percentage of construction equipment to be electrically-powered or use alternative
fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG).
Limit heavy-duty equipment idling time to a period of three minutes or less, exceeding the
California Air Resources Board's standard of five minutes.
The Commission voted not to include this program.
6b - Equipment Upgrades, Retrofits, and Replacements
Continue to support the APCD through the Carl Moyer program.
Conduct additional outreach and promotional activities targeting specific groups (e.g.,
agricultural operations, construction companies, homeowners, etc.).
Direct community members to existing program websites (e.g., San Luis Obispo Air Pollution
Control District, Carl Moyer Grant page).
The Commission voted to include this program.
WATER
7a - Exceed SB X7-7 (Water Conservation Act of 2009), Water Conservation Target
Adopt a water conservation ordinance to exceed SB X7-7 by a specified percentage and
identify programs to meet that target.
Enhance retrofit programs for existing residences and commercial buildings.
Adopt CALGreen Tier 1 or Tier 2 standards for water efficiency and conservation in new
development.
Expand the use of grey water or recycled water infrastructure.
The Commissioners were neutral and wanted more information on March
19, 2013, to make a more definitive decision.
SOLID WASTE
8a - Solid Waste Diversion Rate
Adopt a solid waste diversion rate that exceeds the state-mandated rate by a certain
percentage (e.g., California's AB 341 identifies a 75% diversion goal for 2020).
Identify programs to meet the identified diversion rate.
Develop an education and outreach program in support of the measure.
The Commissioners were neutral, and wanted more information to make a
more definitive decision.
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8b - Organic Waste Diversion Program
Develop a program for the expanded collection of organic waste.
Establish a community-wide organics composting program.
Develop a marketing campaign to educate the community about the program.
The Commission voted not to include this program.
8c - Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion Requirements
Adopt an ordinance requiring that a specified percentage of construction and demolition
debris from development projects be diverted from landfills.
The Commission was neutral on this program and requested more
information regarding the actual diversion rate in the field? The
Commission will revisit this at their next meeting. Staff will get the
additional information needed.
8d - Recycling at Public Events
Develop and adopt an event recycling ordinance.
The Commission supports this program as long as it is voluntary without
an ordinance.
8e - Municipal Solid Waste Reduction
Develop and adopt a City purchasing policy that emphasizes recycled and recyclable materials.
Install recycling receptacles at municipal buildings and facilities.
The Commission supports this program.
TREES
9a - Tree Planting Program
Develop a tree planting assistance program.
Develop and adopt tree planting guidelines that address tree and site selection. Emphasis
should be placed on native, drought-tolerant trees.
Track the number of trees planted annually.
The Commission supports this program.
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9b - Municipal Tree Planting Program
Develop and adopt a formal tree planting policy or program and plant a specified number of
trees.
Identify and secure grant funding for tree planting.
The Commission supports this program.
The Commission had consensus to add additional measures:
9c – Additional Measures
Carbon sequestration – Staff feels there should be some sort of credit for the
stewardship of our forest. It seems like there should be some value attributed to
that.
The Commission should have a follow-up session to review the toolbox results prior to
making a recommendation to City Council.
DIRECTORS REPORT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission will be on
February 19, 2013.
League of California Cities, Planning Commissioner Academy training will be
held in Pasadena February 27-March 1, 2013. Assistant Planner Castillo will also
attend.
Council is working on a change to the ordinance regarding Planning Commission
terms; it would make all members be on a 2-year term.
February is the month when the Commission will select a Chair and Vice Chair.
Eagle Ranch went to DRC last week, and the DRC recommended it be forward
to the Joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting on February 26, 2013 to
begin the EIR process.
ADJOURNMENT – 10:50 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for February 19,
2013, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY:
_____________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Adopted
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ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP, Assistant Planner, 470-3436, acastillo@atascadero.org
Reconsideration
PLN 2099-0814
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2004-0055 (TRACT 2701)
6709 Atascadero Avenue
Atascadero Street, LLC
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution PC 2013-0004 approving the Reconsideration of Vesting Tentative
Tract Map 2004-0055 consistent with certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-
0050, based on findings and conditions of approval.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF:
The City Council originally approved Tentative Tract Map 2004-0055 in February 2005.
The applicant has acquired the properties from foreclosure. The applicant is requesting
a reconsideration of Tentative Tract Map 2004-0055 in order to reinstate the map which
has expired and complete the Final Map process to begin construction of the previously
approved 12 units.
1. Property Owners: Atascadero Street, LLC, 6670 El Pomar Drive,
Templeton, CA 93465
2. Applicant: Estrella Associates, 2727 Buena Vista Drive, Paso
Robles, CA 93446
3. Project Location: 6709 Atascadero Avenue, APN 030-281-014, 015,
016
4. General Plan Designation: High Density Residential (HDR)
5. Zoning District: Residential Multi-Family (RMF-20) / Planned
Development Overlay Zone (PD-25)
6. Site Area: 1.0. acres
7. Existing Use: Vacant (Residential Demos Complete)
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
8. Environmental Document: Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2005-0050:
DISCUSSION:
Background:
This application is a reconsideration of a previously approved Vesting Tentative
Subdivision Map that has expired. Tentative Tract Map 2004-0055 was approved by
City Council on February 22, 2005. The approval established a Planned Development
Overlay Zone, and Zone Map Amendment to establish a PD-25 Overlay Zone over the
subject site with a corresponding Master Plan of Development (CUP) and vestin g
Tentative Tract Map that would allow a 12-unit attached multi-family residential planned
development. The existing site consists of three individual lots and is located along
Atascadero Avenue at the terminus of Sierra Ave. The project included the demolition of
4 existing residential units (completed). Subdivision improvements have been partially
installed by the previous owner.
The previous project applicant submitted building plans in the Spring of 2005, including
Final Map. On-Site Improvement Plans and Grading Plans were approved by the City in
2006. Building Plans were submitted in 2005 but were never approved and are now a
part of the City’s Dormant Permit Program. The Property went into foreclosure in 2007.
The map subsequently expired. The current applicant is requesting the reconsideration
of the Map to begin the process of finalizing the map to provide funding for construction
of the 12 units.
Subject Site
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Existing Setting:
North: Residential Multi-Family
East: Residential Multi-Family
South: Residential Multi-Family
West: Residential Single Family
The project site is within the High Density Residential General Plan land use
designation and is zoned Residential Multi-Family (RMF-20), which allows for a
maximum density of 24 units per acre. The properties along Atascadero Ave consist of
existing single-family residences and multi-family developments. As a part of the project
approval, the site now has an underlying Planned Development Overlay (PD-25).
Analysis:
The approved master plan of development project remains active and consists of 12
units consisting of six (6) new buildings, each with two residential units. The units range
from 964 square feet to 1,329 square feet with a one car garage located on the ground
floor of each unit. Additional resident parking is provided for in front of each garage with
4 guest spaces provided toward the rear of the site.
The project was designed around a central parking court aligned with Serra Ave and
included the following site design elements that were adopted as a part of the Master
Plan of Development (CUP):
Open space feature at the terminus of the parking court with accent landscaping;
Decorative paving (stained concrete for main court, brick accents for individual
driveways and pathways);
Offset project entry;
Retention of existing mature sycamore trees along the Atascadero Ave. frontage;
Craftsman style architecture that incorporates traditional Colony style elements;
Buildings located along the Atascadero Ave frontage are oriented to the street
and are designed to have a single-family appearance;
Curb, gutter, and sidewalk are provided along Atascadero Ave. The sidewalk has
been designed to avoid existing sycamore trees.
The tentative map reconsideration does not affect the Master Plan of Development. The
applicant has met with Staff to discuss potential elevation and site modifications,
however the applicant wishes to revive the tentative subdivision map prior to returning
the Planning Commission for any amendments to the Master Plan of Development.
Site Drainage
Historically, the site drains to the north east corner of the project site. The project is and
will remain designed to maintain historic flow to the rear of the site and will be detained
in a detention basin incorporated into the open space area. These facilities will detain
the flow of up to a 50-year event and release it at a post construction historic rate. There
will be no increase in the volume of flow downstream.
RMF-16 CP
CR
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Wastewater
Sanitary sewer will be connected to existing sewer facilities within the Atascadero
Avenue right-of-way. The Wastewater Treat Plant and the City collection system have
sufficient capacity to handle the additional effluent.
Inclusionary and Workforce Housing
The City Council has adopted an Inclusionary Affordable Housing Policy to include a
fixed percentage of units within residential developments require a City Council
approval to be reserved as deed restricted affordable units. This policy requires that the
proposed project provide a minimum of 2 affordable deed restricted units at the
moderate income rate. This condition will remain to ensure that this requirement is met
(Condition 11).
Community Facilities District (CFD)
As a part of the original approval, the project was conditioned to be annexed into the
City’s Community Facilities District. This annexation has occurred and fulfilled Condition
8 of the original Tentative Tract Map approval.
General Plan Consistency
The proposed map reconsideration is consistent with the following General Plan Land
Use and Housing Element Policies:
Land Use Program 1.1.7: “Within the Urban Core encourage infill development or
revitalization or reuse of land already committed to urban development where utilities
and public services exist.
Land Use Policy 2.1: “Ensure that new development is compatible with existing and
surrounding neighborhoods”.
Housing Element Policy 4.3: “Encourage attractive architecture and site landscaping
that respect terrain and native trees”.
Negative Declaration
A Mitigated Negative Declaration was certified by the City Council as a part of the
original project approved in 2005. The reconsideration of the map is the same project
that was analyzed under the original environmental document. The Certified Negative
Declaration is adequate to cover the map reconsideration action. Since there are no
project amendments, the environmental documents did not require recirculation. The
resolution of approval includes findings that the project is consistent with the certified
environmental document.
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Conclusion:
The subdivision is consistent with the General Plan. The reconsideration will allow the
recordation of a Final Map for a project that already has an issued subdivision
improvement plan and a set of building plans ready to be issued. The original residential
buildings have been removed. The site has been cleared and subdivision improvements
are partially installed. The applicant has purchased the property and is ready to begin
development, but must first establish the original entitlement in order to secure funding
and move forward with the project.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Planning Commission may approve the Vesting Tentative Tract Map with
modified conditions of approval.
2. The Planning Commission may deny approval of the Vesting Tract Map, based
on appropriate findings. To deny an application, the Commission must find that it
is inconsistent with the General Plan or one or more of the required findings of
approval cannot be made. The motion to deny must include a finding for denial.
3. The Planning Commission may continue the action and refer the project back to
staff for additional information or analysis. Direction should be given to staff and
the applicant.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Location, General Plan and Zoning Map
Attachment 2 – Existing Site Map
Attachment 3 - Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2701
Attachment 4 - Preliminary Site Plan
Attachment 5 - Notice of Determination
Attachment 6 - Draft Resolution 2013-0004
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
ATTACHMENT 1: Location, General Plan and Zoning Map
Zoning: RMF-20 (Residential Multi-Family) / PD 25 Overlay
General Plan Designation: HDR (High Density Residential)
Site
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
ATTACHMENT 2: Existing Site Map
Atascadero Avenue
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
ATTACHMENT 3: Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2701
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
ATTACHMENT 4: Preliminary Site Plan
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
ATTACHMENT 5: Notice of Determination
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
ATTACHMENT 7: Draft Resolution 2013-0004
TTM 2004-0055 (TRACT 2701)
6709 Atascadero Avenue
DRAFT RESOLUTION 2013-0004
A RESOLUTION OF THE ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING A REQUEST TO RECONDISER VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 2004-0055, AN APPROVAL OF A TWELVE LOT
SUBDIVISION CONSISTENT WITH A MASTER PLAN OF
DEVELOPMENT,
(APN 030-281-014, 015, 016)
(ATASCADERO AVE / CALIBER HOME DEVELOPMENTS)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Atascadero Street, LLC, 6670 El
Pomar Drive, Templeton, CA 93465 (Property Owner) and Estrella Associates, INC, 2727
Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446 (Applicant), to reconsider Tentative Tract Map
2003-0029, allowing the six existing Colony lots of record located between Encino Avenue and
Atajo Avenue, APN 031-091-005, 006, 008, 009, 031-092-016; and,
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0050 were
prepared for the project and made available for public review in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, the site’s General Plan Designation is HDR (High Density Residential);
and,
WHEREAS, the site’s Zoning District is RMF (Residential Multi-Family 20) with a
Planned Development Overlay (PD-25); and,
WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council, at a Public Hearing held on February 22,
2005, studied and considered TTM 2004-0055, after first studying and considering the Draft
Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project, and,
WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council, after hearing evidence, oral and documentary,
certified the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project; on February 22, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council, after hearing evidence, oral and documentary,
approved Tentative Tract Map 2004-0055 (Tract 2701) on February 22, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, a Notice of Determination for the project’s Certified Mitigated Negative
Declaration was filed with the San Luis Obispo County Recorder in February 2005; and,
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
WHEREAS, the approval for Tentative Tract Map 2004-0055 (Tract 2515) expired on
February 22, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting re-instatement of Tentative Tract Map 2004-
0055 so that public improvements and project build out may be completed; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed reconsideration is the same project that was previously
analyzed under Certified Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0050, and therefore is consistent
with the environmental document; and,
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject application
was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero at which hearing evidence, oral
and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said projects; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a Public Hearing
held on February 19, 2013, studied and reconsidered the approval of Vesting TTM 2004-0055;
and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission takes the following actions:
Section 1. Findings of Approval for Tentative Tract Map, the Atascadero City
Council finds as follows:
1. The proposed subdivision, as conditioned, is consistent with the General Plan and
applicable zoning requirements.
2. The design and improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the
General Plan and applicable zoning requirements.
3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed.
4. The site is physically suitable for the density of development proposed.
5. The design and improvement of the proposed subdivision will not cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish and wildlife or
their habitat.
6. The design of the subdivision will not conflict with easements acquired by the public
at large for access through, or the use of property within, the proposed subdivision; or
substantially equivalent alternative easements are provided.
7. The proposed subdivision design and type of improvements proposed will not be
detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the general public.
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
8. Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0050 was certified by the City Council on
February 22, 2005 in compliance with CEQA, and the proposed project is consistent
with this environmental document.
Section 2. Approval. The Planning Commission, in a regular session assembled on
February 19, 2013 resolved to approve of Tentative Tract Map 2004-0055 subject to the
following:
1. Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval
2. Exhibit B Tentative Tract Map 2004-0055
3. Exhibit C: Preliminary Site Plan
On motion by Commissioner _______________________ and seconded by Commissioner
________________________, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By: _______________________________
Chuck Ward
Chairperson
ATTEST:
______________________________
Warren Frace
Planning Commission Secretary
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval / Mitigation Monitoring Program
Tentative Tract Map 2004-0055
Conditions of Approval /
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Atascadero Street, LLC
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2004-0055
Timing
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
SIP: Subdivision
Improvement Plans
FM: Final Map
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
Planning Services
1. The approval of this use permit shall become final and effective for the
purposes of issuing building permits thirty (30) days following the City
Council approval of ZCH 2004-0086 and ZCH 2005-0095 upon second
reading, unless prior to that time, an appeal to the decision is filed as set
forth in Section 9-1.111(b) of the Zoning Ordinance.
FM PS
2. Approval of this Vesting Tentative Tract Map shall be valid for two (2)
years after its effective date. At the end of the period, the approval shall
expire and become null and void unless an extension of time is granted
pursuant to a written request received prior to the expiration date.
FM
PS
3. The Community Development Department shall have the authority to
approve minor changes to the project that (1) result in a superior site
design or appearance, and/or (2) address a design issue that is not
substantive to the Vesting Tentative Tract Map and that the Final Map is
in substantial conformance with the Tentative Map.
FM
PS
4. The granting of this entitlement shall apply to the property located at (APN
030-281-014, 015, 016) regardless of owner.
On going PS
5. The Final Map shall be drawn in substantial conformance with the
approved tentative map, and in compliance with all conditions set forth
herein, shall be submitted for review and approval in accordance with the
Subdivision Map Act and the City’s Subdivision Ordinance.
FM PS
6. The subdivider shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Atascadero or its agents, officers, and employees against any claim or
action brought to challenge an approval by the city, or any of its entities,
concerning the subdivision.
FM PS
7. The Tract Map shall be subject to additional fees for park or recreation
purposes (QUIMBY Act) as required by City Ordinance.
FM
PS
8. The emergency services and facility maintenance costs listed below
shall be 100% funded by the project in perpetuity. The service and
maintenance costs shall be funded through a community facilities
district established by the City at the developer's cost. The funding
mechanism must be in place prior to or concurrently with acceptance of
the final maps. The funding mechanism shall be approved by the City
Attorney, City Engineer and Administrative Services Director prior to
acceptance of any final map. The administration of the above
mentioned funds shall be by the City. Developer agrees to participate
BP PS
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Conditions of Approval /
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Atascadero Street, LLC
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2004-0055
Timing
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
SIP: Subdivision
Improvement Plans
FM: Final Map
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
in the community facilities district and to take all steps reasonably
required by the City with regard to the establishment of the district and
assessment of the property.
All Atascadero Police Department service costs to the project.
All Atascadero Fire Department service costs to the project.
Off-site common City of Atascadero park facilities maintenance
service costs related to the project.
9. All tract maintenance costs listed below shall be 100% funded by the
project in perpetuity. The service and maintenance cost shall be funded
through a Home Owners Association established by the developer subject
to City approval. The Home Owners Association must be in place prior to,
or concurrently with acceptance of any final maps. The Home Owners
Association shall be approved by the City Attorney, City Engineer and
Administrative Services Director prior to acceptance of any Final Map.
The administration of the above mentioned funds, and the coordination
and performance of maintenance activities, shall be the responsibility of
the Home Owners Association.
All streets, bridges, sidewalks, streetlights, street signs, roads,
emergency access roads, emergency access gates, and sewer
mains within the project.
All parks, trails, recreational facilities and like facilities.
All open space and native tree preservation areas.
All drainage facilities and detention basins.
All creeks, flood plains, floodways, wetlands, and riparian
habitat areas.
All common landscaping areas, street trees, medians,
parkway planters, manufactured slopes outside private yards,
and other similar facilities.
All frontage landscaping and sidewalks along arterial streets
BP PS
10. Prior to final map, the applicant shall submit CC&Rs for review and
approval by the Community Development Department. The CC&R’s shall
record with the Final Map and shall include the following:
a) Provisions for maintenance of all common areas including
access, parking, street trees, fencing and landscaping in
perpetuity.
b) A detailed list of each individual homeowner’s responsibilities for
BP PS
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Conditions of Approval /
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Atascadero Street, LLC
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2004-0055
Timing
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
SIP: Subdivision
Improvement Plans
FM: Final Map
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
maintenance of the individual units.
c) Residents shall keep all trash receptacles within the unit’s
designated trash storage area.
d) Garages shall be maintained and used for vehicle parking.
e) No boats, RV’s or other type of recreation vehicle may occupy a
guest or resident parking space, including within an individual
garage.
f) A provision for review and approval by the City Community
Development Department for any changes to the CC&R’s that
relate to the above requirements prior to the changes being
recorded or taking effect.
11. Affordable Housing Requirement: The applicant shall deed restrict a
minimum of 2 residential units for 30 years, at the moderate income rate:
All units shall be distributed throughout the project, subject to staff
approval.
GP/BP
PS, CA
12. Workforce Housing: Prior to recordation of final map, the applicant shall
enter into a legal agreement with the City to reserve ½ of the units for sale
to residents or workers within the City of Atascadero, including the
affordable units. The agreement shall include the following provisions:
The units shall be offered for sale to residents or workers within the
City of Atascadero for a minimum of 60-days. During this time period
offers may only be accepted from Atascadero residents or workers;
The applicant shall provide reasonable proof to the City that at least
one of the qualified buyers is a resident or worker within the City
Limits of Atascadero;
The Atascadero resident or worker restriction shall apply to the initial
sale only;
The applicant shall identify which units will be reserved; and
The City Attorney shall approve the final form of the agreement.
BP
PS, CA
13. The developer and/or subsequent owner shall assume responsibility for
the continued maintenance of all landscape and common areas.
Ongoing PS
City Engineer Conditions
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Drainage:
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Conditions of Approval /
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Atascadero Street, LLC
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2004-0055
Timing
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
SIP: Subdivision
Improvement Plans
FM: Final Map
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
14. Obtain approval by the City Engineer of the grading & drainage plan and
the storm drain design & facilities.
BP, GP CE
15. Submit calculations to support the design of any structures or pipes.
Closed conduits shall be designed to convey the 10-year flow with gravity
flow, the 25-year flow with head, and provide safe conveyance for the 100
year overflow.
BP, GP CE
16. Provide for the retention of a 50 year storm event or provide for the
detention of the 50 year developed storm runoff, while metering out the 2
year undeveloped storm runoff to the existing storm water facilities in
Atascadero Ave.
BP, GP CE
17. Show the method of dispersal at all pipe outlets. Include specifications for
size & type.
BP, GP CE
18. Acquire drainage easements where needed. Drainage shall cross lot lines
only where a drainage easement has been provided.
BP, GP CE
19. Concentrated drainage from off-site areas shall be conveyed across the
project site in drainage easements. Acquire drainage easements where
needed. Drainage shall cross lot lines only where a drainage easement
has been provided. If drainage easement can not be obtained the storm
water release must follow the exact historic path, rate and velocity as prior
to the subdivision.
BP, GP CE
Public Improvements and Maintenance:
Atascadero Avenue
20. The applicant must provide for the repair and maintenance of on-site
shared improvements. This includes roads, sidewalks, street trees,
streetlights, private sewer system, drainage facilities, recreation areas and
common landscaping. The two methods that may be used are:
a. Homeowners Association. This private organization would be
responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of the facilities.
b. Assessment District and Landscape and Lighting District. Funds for the
maintenance, repair and replacement of the facilities would be collected
on the property tax bill and distributed to the City.
21. The City Engineer and City Attorney shall approve the final form prior to
recordation.
FM CE
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Conditions of Approval /
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Atascadero Street, LLC
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2004-0055
Timing
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
SIP: Subdivision
Improvement Plans
FM: Final Map
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
22. All public improvements shall be constructed in conformance with the City
of Atascadero Engineering Department Standard Specifications and
Drawings or as directed by the City Engineer.
BP, GP CE
23. Full frontage improvements are required with this development. These
include curb, gutter, sidewalk and paveout. Public Improvement plans
shall be submitted detailing the design.
BP, GP CE
24. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a grading
and drainage plan with a separate sheet(s) devoted to sedimentation
and erosion control, prepared by a registered civil engineer for review
and approval by the City Engineer.
BP, GP CE
25. Project Applicant shall provide a sidewalk return to Atascadero
Avenue where the sidewalk ends and does not connect to existing
sidewalk. Sidewalk return shall meet accessibility requirements and
be designed and constructed to the City Engineer’s satisfaction prior
to final of first building permit.
BP CE
SANITARY SEWER CONDITIONS
26. The Public Works Department shall approve all wastewater facilities prior
to construction. This includes pumps, force mains, cleanouts, manholes
and connections.
BP, GP WW
27. Applicant shall pay sewer extension (annexation) fees upon issuance of
building permit. Sewer Connection and Reimbursement fees shall be
payable upon actual connection of the building sewer to the public sewer
system.
BP, GP WW
28. Gravity mains and other sewer facilities within the subdivision shall be
privately owned and maintained.
BP, GP WW
29. Gravity mains within the subdivision shall be eight (8) inches in diameter. BP, GP WW
30. Gravity main onsite shall end in a manhole. BP, GP WW
STANDARD CONDITIONS
31. All public improvements shall be constructed in conformance with the City
of Atascadero Engineering Department Standard Specifications and
Drawings or as directed by the City Engineer.
BP, GP CE
32. In the event that the applicant is allowed to bond for the public
improvements required as a condition of this map, the applicant shall enter
into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the City Council.
FM CE
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Conditions of Approval /
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Atascadero Street, LLC
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2004-0055
Timing
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
SIP: Subdivision
Improvement Plans
FM: Final Map
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
33. An engineer’s estimate of probable cost shall be submitted for review and
approval by the City Engineer to determine the amount of the bond.
FM CE
34. The Subdivision Improvement Agreement shall record concurrently with
the Final Map.
FM CE
35. The applicant shall be responsible for the relocation and/or alteration of
existing utilities.
BP, GP CE
36. The applicant shall install all new utilities (water, gas, electric, cable TV
and telephone) underground. Utilities shall be extended to the property
line frontage of each lot or its public utility easement.
BP, GP CE
37. The applicant shall monument all property corners for construction control
and shall promptly replace them if disturbed.
FM CE
38. The applicant shall acquire title interest in any off-site land that may be
required to allow for the construction of the improvements. The applicant
shall bear all costs associated with the necessary acquisitions. The
applicant shall also gain concurrence from all adjacent property owners
whose ingress and egress is affected by these improvements.
FM CE
39. Slope easements shall be provided as needed to accommodate cut of fill
slopes.
FM CE
40. Drainage easements shall be provided as needed to accommodate both
public and private drainage facilities.
FM CE
41. The final map shall be signed by the City Engineer prior to the map being
placed on the agenda for City Council acceptance.
FM CE
42. Prior to recording the tract map, the applicant shall submit a map drawn in
substantial conformance with the approved tentative map and in
compliance with all conditions set forth herein. The map shall be submitted
for review and approval by the City in accordance with the Subdivision
Map Act and the City's Subdivision Ordinance.
FM CE
43. Prior to recording the tract map, the applicant shall set monuments at all
new property corners. A registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor
shall indicate by certificate on the parcel map, that corners have been set
or shall be set by a date specific and that they will be sufficient to enable
the survey to be retraced.
FM CE
44. Prior to recording the tract map, the applicant shall pay all outstanding
plan check/inspection fees.
45. Prior to recording the map, the applicant shall complete all improvements FM CE
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Conditions of Approval /
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Atascadero Street, LLC
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2004-0055
Timing
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
SIP: Subdivision
Improvement Plans
FM: Final Map
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
required by these conditions of approval
46. Prior to recording the tract map, the applicant shall have the map reviewed
by all applicable public and private utility companies (cable, telephone,
gas, electric, Atascadero Mutual Water Company). The applicant shall
obtain a letter from each utility company indicating their review of the map.
The letter shall identify any new easements that may be required by the
utility company. A copy of the letter shall be submitted to the City. New
easements shall be shown on the map.
FM CE
47. Upon recording the final map, the applicant shall provide the City with a
black line clear Mylar (0.4 mil) copy and a blue line print of the recorded
map.
FM CE
48. Prior to the final inspection of any public improvements, the applicant shall
submit a written statement from a registered civil engineer that all work
has been completed and is in full compliance with the approved plans.
FM CE
49. Prior to the final inspection, the applicant shall submit a written certification
from a registered civil engineer or land surveyor that all survey
monuments have been set as shown on the final map.
BP, GP CE
50. An encroachment permit shall be obtained prior to any work within City
rights of way.
BP, GP CE
51. Prior to the issuance of building permits the applicant shall submit a
grading and drainage plan prepared by a registered civil engineer for
review and approval by the City Engineer.
BP, GP CE
Atascadero Mutual Water Company
52. Before the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit plans
to AMWC for the water distribution facilities needed to serve the project.
AMWC shall review and approve the plans before construction begins
on the water system improvements. All water distribution facilities shall
be constructed in conformance with AMWC Standards and Details and
the California Waterworks Standards (Code of Regulations Title 22,
Division 4, Chapter 16). All cross-connection devices shall conform to
AWWA and California Department of Health Services standards.
53. Before the start of construction on the water system improvements, the
applicant shall pay all installation and connection fees required by
AMWC. Subject to the approval of AMWC, the applicant may enter in
to a “deferred connection” agreement.
54. Before issuance of building permits, the applicant shall obtain a “Will
Serve” letter from AMWC for the newly created lots within the
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Conditions of Approval /
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Atascadero Street, LLC
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2004-0055
Timing
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
SIP: Subdivision
Improvement Plans
FM: Final Map
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
subdivision.
55. The applicant shall provide AMWC with easements for those water
facilities proposed for operation and maintenance by AMWC that are
constructed outside of publicly maintained right-of-ways. AMWC shall
review the form and content of the easements before recordation.
56. The applicant is responsible for designing and constructing water
system improvements that will provide water at pressures and flows
adequate for the domestic and fire protection needs of the project.
57. The applicant shall obtain a separate landscape-irrigation meter from
AMWC for the common areas within the project. Landscaping for
common areas shall be drought-tolerant. The landscaping for common
areas shall conform to the mitigation measures noted in Table II -7,
Hydrology and Water Quality, of the General Plan 2025. The applicant
shall keep the use of turf grass in common area landscaping and in
other areas to a minimum.
Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure 1.c.1: Proposed residences shall utilize a darker earth
toned colors with compatible accent colors throughout the project. The
proposed development shall respect the historic nature of the neighborhood
by utilizing smooth finish stucco and traditional scaled windows. The shared
driveway shall be of a decorative nature to minimize the visual impact of the
paved area. The units shall incorporate heavier trim elements and a wrap
around porch shall be included on units A, B, E, and F.
BP PS 1.c.1
Mitigation Measure 1.d.1: Exterior lighting shall be limited to wall mounted
building lighting only. All exterior lighting shall be designed to eliminate any
off site glare and shall utilize full cut-off, “hooded” lighting fixtures to prevent
offsite light spillage and glare. Fixtures shall be shield cut-off type and
compatible with historic setting, subject to staff approval.
BP PS 1.d.1
Mitigation Measure 3.b.1: The project shall be conditioned to comply with
all applicable District regulations pertaining to the control of fugitive dust
(PM-10) as contained in sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the April 2003 Air
Quality Handbook or the latest Air Quality Handbook.
Asbestos has been identified by the state Air Resources Board
as a toxic air contaminant. Serpentine and ultramafic rocks are
very common in the state and may contain naturally occurring
asbestos. Under the State Air Resources Board Air Toxics
Control Measure (ATCM) for Construction, Grading, Quarrying,
and Surface Mining Operations, prior to any grading activities at
the site, the project proponent shall ensure that a geologic
BP BS 3.b.1
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Conditions of Approval /
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Atascadero Street, LLC
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2004-0055
Timing
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
SIP: Subdivision
Improvement Plans
FM: Final Map
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
evaluation is conducted to determine if naturally occurring
asbestos is present within the area that will be disturbed. If
Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA) is found at the site the
applicant must comply with all requirements outlined in the
Asbestos ATCM for Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and
Surface Mining Operations. . If NOA is not present, an
exemption request must be filed with the District. If NOA is
found at the site the applicant must comply with all requirements
outlined in the Asbestos ATCM. This may include development
of an Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plan and an Asbestos Health and
Safety Program for approval by the APCD. Should Naturally
Occurring Asbestos be identified within the area of construction,
and the worked area will be less than or equal to one acre, then
the dust control measures identified below are required. If the
disturbed area is greater than one acre, additional requirements
may include but are not limited to 1) an Asbestos Dust Mitigation
Plan which must be approved by the District before construction
begins, and 2) an Asbestos Health and Safety Program will also
be required for some projects.
Dust Control Measures for Construction and Grading Operation
Projects One Acre or Less: No person shall engage in any
construction or grading operation on property where the area to
be disturbed is one (1.0) acre or less unless all of the following
dust mitigation measures are initiated at the start and maintained
throughout the duration of the construction or grading activity:
(A) Construction vehicle speed at the work site must be limited to
fifteen (15) miles per hour or less;
(B) Prior to any ground disturbance, sufficient water must be
applied to the area to be disturbed to prevent visible
emissions from crossing the property line;
(C) Areas to be graded or excavated must be kept adequately
wetted to prevent visible emissions from crossing the
property line;
(D) Storage piles must be kept adequately wetted, treated with a
chemical dust suppressant, or covered when material is not
being added to or removed from the pile;
(E) Equipment must be washed down before moving from the
property onto a paved public road; and
(F) Visible track-out on the paved public road must be cleaned
using wet sweeping or a HEPA filter equipped vacuum
device within twenty-four (24) hours.
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Conditions of Approval /
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Atascadero Street, LLC
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2004-0055
Timing
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
SIP: Subdivision
Improvement Plans
FM: Final Map
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
Mitigation Measure 4.e.1: The Grading Plan shall identify tree protection
fencing around the dripline of each existing on-site or off-site native tree
within 20 feet of construction activity.
GP PS 4.e.1
Mitigation Measure 4.e.2: Grading and excavation and grading work shall
be consistent with the City of Atascadero Tree Ordinance. Special
precautions when working around native trees include:
1. All existing trees outside of the limits of work shall remain.
2. Earthwork shall not exceed the limits of the project area.
3. Low branches in danger of being torn from trees shall be pruned
prior to any heavy equipment work being done.
4. Vehicles and stockpiled material shall be stored outside the
dripline of all trees.
5. All trees within the area of work shall be fenced for protection with
4-foot chain link, snow or safety fencing placed per the approved
tree protection plan. Tree protection fencing shall be in place prior
to any site excavation or grading. Fencing shall remain in place
until completion of all construction activities.
6. Any roots that are encountered during excavation shall be clean
cut by hand and sealed with an approved tree seal.
GP PS 4.e.2
Mitigation Measure 4.e.3: An arborists report shall be required prior to
project implementation. The report shall identify each native tree proposed
for removal and each tree within the project area subject to potential impact.
The report shall provide recommendations for tree pruning, tree protection
of existing native trees to remain, and identify native tree
impact/replacement mitigation per the Atascadero Municipal Code Section
9-11.105.
GP PS 4.e.3
Mitigation Measure 6.b: The grading permit application plans shall include
erosion control measures to prevent soil, dirt, and debris from entering the
storm drain system during and after construction. A separate plan shall be
submitted for this purpose and shall be subject to review and approval of
the City Engineer at the time of Building Permit application.
GP CE 6.b
Mitigation Measure 6.c.d: A soils report shall be required to be submitted
with a future building permit by the building department. The building plans
will be required to follow the recommendations of the soils report to assure
safety for residents and buildings.
GP BS 6.c.d
Mitigation Measure 8.e.f: The developer is responsible for ensuring that all
contractors are aware of all storm water quality measures and that such
measures are implemented. Failure to comply with the approved
construction Best Management Practices will result in the issuance of
correction notices, citations, or stop work orders.
BP CE 8.e.f
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Conditions of Approval /
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Atascadero Street, LLC
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2004-0055
Timing
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
SIP: Subdivision
Improvement Plans
FM: Final Map
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
Mitigation Measure 11.d: All construction activities shall comply with the
City of Atascadero Noise Ordinance for hours of operation.
Construction activities shall be limited to the following hours of operation:
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
No construction on Sunday
Further, particularly loud noises shall not occur before 8 a.m. on weekdays
and not at all on weekends.
The hours of construction may be modified by the Community Development
Director upon a determination that unusually loud construction activities are
having a significant impact on the neighbors.
Failure to comply with the above-described hours of operation may result in
withholding of inspections and possible construction prohibitions, subject to
the review and approval of the Community Development Director.
A sign shall be posted on-site with the hours of operation and a telephone
number of the person to be contacted in the event of any violations. The
details of such a sign shall be approved by staff during t he Grading
Plan/Building Permit review process.
Ongoing BS/PS 11.d
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DATE: 2-19-13
Exhibit B: Vesting Tentative Tract Map
TTM 2003-0029
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 2-19-13
Exhibit C: Preliminary Site Plan
TTM 2004-0055
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM NUMBER: 3
DATE: 2-19-13
Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Callie Taylor, Senior Planner, 470-3448, ctaylor@atascadero.org
PLN 2010-1361
Toolbox & GHG Reduction Measure Review (Continued)
Central Coast Greenhouse Gas Reduction Planning
& Local Climate Action Plan
SUBJECT
The City of Atascadero is currently working with the San Luis Obispo County Air
Pollution Control District and the Cities of Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach,
Morro Bay, and Pismo Beach to develop a toolbox of measures and individual Climate
Action Plans to reduce greenhouse gases in compliance with California State Assembly
Bill 32. In November, the APCD’s consultant released the toolbox of potential
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction measures. The next step is for each City to choose
which measures they would like to see in their Climate Action Plan. The APCD
consultant will use the measures chosen by the City to write a draft Climate Action Plan
document. The Planning Commission has been appointed by the City Council to act as
the “Steering Committee” during the development of Atascadero’s Climate Action Plan.
At public meetings on January 29 and February 6, the Planning Commission discussed
each measure provided in the Climate Action Planning Toolbox and provided Staff
direction regarding which measures may be appropriate for Atascadero. City Staff has
used the Toolbox Excel program to calculate GHG reduction potential for further
Commission review and discussion. Additional information is provided on some
measures where requested by the Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission make a recommendation to the City
Council regarding which greenhouse gas reduction measures should be included in a
future Climate Action Plan for the City of Atascadero.
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DATE: 2-19-13
DISCUSSION
Background:
In order to comply with California State Assembly Bill 32, the City must reduce
greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels (an estimated 15% reduction from today’s
levels) by the year 2020. After incorporating reductions from State Measures already
implemented, as well as Local Measures the City has completed to date, the remaining
gap necessary to meet the 2020 reduction target is 19,790 MT CO2e. A Climate
Action Plan lays out how the City intends to reach that target through the new measures
or continuation of existing actions.
Atascadero’s GHG Emissions and Reduction Target
In November, the APCD’s consultant released the model “toolbox,” which is a list of
potential action measures designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There are a
total of 36 potential measures, and each measure has several actions which can be
chosen or left out as part of that overall measure. The toolbox is an intricate Excel
spreadsheet preprogramed with population and land use data about the City. Detailed
variables and assumptions can be modified to estimate participation, energy savings,
and potential GHG reduction. Associated costs and possible co-benefits for each
measure are also identified. This detailed analysis is intended to provide the public and
the decision makers the information needed to determine if a toolbox reduction measure
is suitable for their community.
Some measures in the toolbox will have a large impact on GHG reduction, and some
will be very minimal. Mandatory measures (such as ordinances) typically have more
reduction potential than optional measures (such incentive programs). However,
whether or not to make something mandatory is completely up to the individual city.
There are no measures which must be included in Atascadero’s Climate Action Plan.
The City can pick and choose which measures work, and can disregard and leave out
any measures that are not favorable. The key with this process of evaluating the
toolbox is to find a combination of measures that City feels comfortable with, and
to have those measures add up to the total 2020 reduction target of 19,790 MT
CO2e.
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM NUMBER: 3
DATE: 2-19-13
ANALYSIS:
Planning Commission Direction:
On January 29 and February 6, the Atascadero Planning Commission reviewed and
discussed each measure provided in the Climate Action Planning Toolbox. In general,
the Planning Commission was supportive of voluntary programs which involve outreach,
education, and incentives. The Commission endorsed programs which would have the
co-benefit of saving the City money on ongoing operation costs, also saw opportunities
for the City to lead by example where feasible. The Commission was opposed to
ordinances and regulations which would increase mandates, increase fees, or create a
burden on homeowners or the business and development community. Cost benefit
analysis and consideration of staff time required for implementation were also main
discussion points.
The following is a brief summary of the Commission ’s direction. City staff has also
included calculations for the GHG reduction potential of each measure. These are
preliminary reduction estimates are based on projections that Staff has inputted into the
toolbox excel program. The APCD consultant will be reviewing City Staff’s assumptions
and fine tuning these estimates to confirm that the projections are achievable.
Reduction Measure Comments Commission
Direction
Reduction
Potential
(MT CO2)
4a - Energy Efficiency Outreach
and Incentive Programs
Limit staff time
Included 778
4b - Energy Audit and Retrofit
Program
Voluntary and educational only Included 1,099
4c - Income-Qualified Energy
Efficient Weatherization
Program
Neutral
Concerned with staff time
More info requested
Included 126
4d - Energy Conservation
Ordinance
Strongly opposed Not Included 0
4e - Incentives for Exceeding
Title 24 Building Energy
Efficiency Standards
Opposed any new requirements
Supported streamlining permits
and publicizing energy efficient
projects
Included 227
4f - Energy Efficient Public
Realm Lighting
Requirements
Need cost benefit information
Reduced operating costs for
City
Included 4
4g - Small Solar Photovoltaic
(PV) Incentive Program
Solar hot water heaters are not
encouraged
Included 1,158
4h - Income-Qualified Solar PV
Program
Voluntary only Included 87
4i – Community Choice
Aggregation Program
(CCA)
Opposed measure
Not feasible
Not included 0
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4j - Municipal Energy Efficiency
Retrofits and Upgrades
Cost savings to City
Included 59
4k - Municipal Energy Efficient
Public Realm Lighting
Cost savings to City
Lead by example
Included 23
4l - Energy Efficiency
Requirements for New
Municipal Buildings
Lead by example
Included 17
4m - Renewable Energy
Systems on City Property
Wastewater Treatment Facility
may benefit
Look for grant funding
Included 153
5a - Bicycle Network
Continue to implement bike plan
Connection to Templeton would
have great benefit
Included 691
5b - Pedestrian Network
Continue to implement and
improve ped circulation
Included 63
5c - Expand Transit Network Work with SLOCOG
Add build bus shelters
Included 86
5d - Increase Transit Service
Frequency/Speed
Work with SLOCOG Included 23
5e - Employer-Based
Transportation Demand
Management (TDM)
Program
Opposed; would add burden to
businesses
Not Included 0
5f - Transportation Demand
Management (TDM)
Program – Voluntary
Voluntary only
Included 110
5g - Parking Supply
Management
Would add frustration if limit
parking
Not realistic for our City
Not included
(may want to
consider for
areas already
implementing)
0
(679
potential)
5h - Public Parking Pricing Strongly opposed Not Included 0
5i - Electric Vehicle Network
and Alternative Fueling
Stations
4-3 vote to not include
Not sure if would be used and
don’t agree with subsidies
Not included
(may want to
consider)
0
(1,984
potential)
5j - Incentives for Infill and
Transit Oriented
Development
Infill development along El
Camino Real has already been
approved for construction
Included 2,937
5k - Service Nodes
Very supportive
Directly related to economic
development & sales tax
Potential job creation
Included 4000
(staff
estimate)
5l - Transportation Demand
Management (TDM)
Program for Municipal
Employees
Not realistic for most City staff
to telecommute
Flexible work schedule,
carpooling & consultant
conference calls encouraged
Included part
of measure
7
5m - Zero and Low Emission
Municipal Fleet Vehicles
5 inspector cars possible
Cost-benefit analysis needed
Included 53
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DATE: 2-19-13
Finance Director to review
6a - Construction Equipment
Techniques
Too much burden on local
contractors
Not included 0
6b - Equipment Upgrades,
Retrofits, and
Replacements
Support on 4-3 vote
Outreach ok as long as not big
expenditure
Included 43
7a - Exceed SB X7-7 (Water
Conservation Act of 2009),
Water Conservation Target
Need more info on what AMWC
is already doing & feasibility
Do not include if would increase
fees
Considering,
need more
info
22
8a - Solid Waste Diversion
Rate
Need more info on current
diversion rates and feasibility
Do not want rates to go up
Considering,
need more
info
924
8b - Organic Waste Diversion
Program
Would require separate bins
and pick-up service with a
whole new program
Not Included 0
8c - Construction and
Demolition Debris
Diversion Requirements
Find out actual recycle
percentage in the field
May already be doing this
Considering,
need more
info
214
(Unsure if can
be counted in
addition to 8a)
8d - Recycling at Public Events
Putting receptacles at public
locations
Already doing this?
Included 2
8e - Municipal Solid Waste
Reduction
Already doing this; continue and
increase recycling
Lead by example
Included 10
9a - Tree Planting Program Already doing this Included 36
9b - Municipal Tree Planting
Program
The City is already doing this
through ANTA
Included 24
Total reduction from measures selected by Planning Commission 12,979 MT
In order to create the additonal reductions required to meet the 19,790 MT CO2e
reduction target, Planning Commission could consider the following options:
1. Be more aggressive on some measures, such as infill devlopment, solar PV, or
waste diversion. Note, increasing assumed participation and reduction potential
of a measure in turn would increase the amount of Staff time and City effort
needed during implementation to reach those higher goals.
2. Provide APCD’s consultant with list of additional measures to be included
(methane capture at waste water treatment plant, open space conservtaion, etc.)
City Staff would work with consultatn to research and quantify reduction potentila
for added measures.
3. Consider including some of the measures which were previously not selected,
such as EV charging stations, parking reduction ordiance or other measures with
high GHG reduction potential.
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DATE: 2-19-13
Staff Time Associated with Measures
The model GHG Toolbox also includes a calculation for how much staff time would be
associated with each measure. Based on the measures selected by the Planning
Commission, it would require 2 or 3 full time staff to implement the Climate Action Plan.
By quantifying the staff required for implementation, the Toolbox acknowledges the cost
and resources associated with the State’s required 20% reduction in greenhouse gas,
which could help demonstrate the unfunded mandate.
However, due to existing budget constraints, the City does not intend to hire additional
staff to complete these measures. If a Climate Action Plan is adopted by the City
Council, the work load would be distributed across several departments (primarily
Community Development and Public Works) and existing City staff would be
responsible for implementing the actions identified. Many of the measures are already
being completed by existing City staff, such as build out of bike lanes, economic
development in service nodes, and municipal building upgrades. Including the measure
in the Climate Action Plan means that the City is committed to continuing with the
action, and will show ongoing efforts towards fulfilling the measures and meeting the
identified targets.
Additional Information Requested
During their review, the Planning Commission requested additional information on some
measures in the Toolbox:
4c & 4h: Income-Qualified Energy Efficient Weatherization & Solar PV Programs:
Both of these measures would primarily be a continuation of existing actions and
coordination. The non-profit groups that work with income qualified residents know
how these programs work and would continue to be the lead on implementation.
The City’s front counter, planning and building staff already work with these
nonprofits on a regular basis, and this requires very little staff time. Assigning
some staff outreach and coordination through the Climate Action Plan could
increase participation rates of these existing community programs.
4f: Energy Efficient Lighting Ordinance: This measure would require very little staff
time to implement. City staff already checks lighting plans and photometric plans
during building permit review for consistency with existing ordinances and project
conditions. This would be one additional item to check to ensure that an energy
efficient fixture is used. For property owners who plan to own and operate the
property, energy efficient fixtures would be a cost benefit in the long term.
However, the effect of this requirement towards meeting the total GHG reduction
target is very small, with only 4 MT of reduction potential associated with installing
an estimated 50 new street lights, 400 outdoor lights, and 12 traffic signals over the
next 7 years.
7a: Water Conservation Target: The Atascadero Mutual Water Company has
always been a leader in water conservation and has dozens of existing programs
for homeowners and business owners that would go towards implementation of
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DATE: 2-19-13
this measure. The City could work with AMWC to adopt an ordinance that
incorporates some of the water conservation goals and standards that are already
being implemented and have a high success rate. City monitoring reporting of
compliance towards target would require staff time (currently done only by AMWC).
Staff does not recommend adopting Cal Green Tier 1 or Tier 2 at this time, as this
would be an ordinance that would require new construction adhere to even stricter
guidelines, in excess of neighboring communities. However, expanded greywater
or recycled water could have potential and could be encouraged and integrated
through education and outreach. However, it should be noted that water
conservation has very little GHG reduction potential, with only 22 MT associated
with an additional 10% water reduction.
8a: Solid Waste Diversion Rate: This measure has high reduction potential. If we
exceed the current State mandate by additional 10%, it would result in 924 MT of
GHG reductions. This measure would require coordination with Atascadero Waste
Alternatives to meet the goal.
8c: Construction Diversion Requirements: Increasing the current ordinance from
the existing 50% diversion to 70% would create a reduction of 214 MT CO2. On
many construction sites, a 70% recycling rate is fairly common. Some sites could
have trouble meeting the higher rates, and may see this measure as an added
construction cost or burden. In addition, it is unclear if this measure can be
counted in addition to measure 8a regarding general solid waste diversion (will
need to check with APCD consultant). It may be better to include 8a instead, with
a more general goal of overall citywide reduction of waste, thereby not placing the
additional requirements specifically on construction recycling.
5i: Electric Vehicle Network: At the last meeting, the Planning Commission voted 4-
3 to not include this measure. There was discussion regarding if the EV stations
would actually be utilized, and if the City wanted to participate in subsidies for
installation. However, City Staff suggests revisiting this measure due to the high
reduction potential, low costs, and the staff time already invested in laying the
groundwork for completing the measure. Last year, City staff in the Office of
Economic Development identified EV charging stations as a potential opportunity
for the City to bring travelers off HWY 101 and HWY 41 to eat, shop, or watch a
movie in Atascadero. Smart phone apps are designed to direct travelers in electric
vehicles to destinations which provide a high number of charging stations. Last
year City staff began correspondence with the APCD and their grant writer, and
attended at a workshop with counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis
Obispo to discuss creating this Statewide EV network. As a result of this minimal
time invested, two new charging stations will be installed at private shopping
centers on El Camino Real this year. If the City agreed to participate in this
measure and dedicate a small amount of staff time to identifying potential
locations, applying for grants, and incorporating power sources into projects (such
as the green parking lot at the zoo or future parking lots in the downtown) we could
easily fulfill this measure with relatively little staff time or cost to the city, and with
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no new mandates or requirements on the homeowner or businesses. Participation
in this measure would result in a 1,984 MT CO2 reduction (assumed 5% change
over to electric vehicles resulting from a comprehensive statewide EV network)
which is about 10% of the total reduction goal.
5g: Parking Supply Management: This measure deals with reducing parking
requirements in certain areas of the City. The idea is that a reduction of parking
would encourage more people to walk or use transit, like you would see in more
dense metropolitan and urban cities. As discussed at Planning Commission, this
measure does not seem appropriate for most of Atascadero. However, it is worth
noting that the City of Atascadero has an existing ordinance that fulfills a portion of
this measure. In 2003, the City developed the Downtown Commercial Zoning
ordinance which specifically does not require parking to be provided with most new
businesses and residences downtown. The parking waiver was developed in order
to encourage new businesses and to create much needed density in the
downtown. The City may be able receive GHG reduction credit for this existing
smart growth measure which has already been implemented for several years. By
not requiring 1000 parking spaces in the downtown which would have been
otherwise installed between 2004 and 2020, the City could gain 679 MT of CO2
reduction towards meeting the targets.
Additional Measures Not Listed in Toolbox:
The City will be providing the consultant a list of additional measures that have not been
included in the toolbox.
Is there a possibility for methane capture at the waste water treatment plant or at
the landfill?
Open space carbon sequestration: It seems that there should be some sort of
GHG credit attributed towards Atascadero’s longstanding stewardship of our
native forest. Through open space easements, native tree preservation
ordinance, and simply limiting growth in heavily forested remote area of the City,
Atascadero protects miles of oak woodlands and enables these native forests to
regenerate.
Programs that promote landscaping: Is there credit potential for more tropical
trees and landscapes that reduce GHG, or for a citywide program to promote tree
trimming?
CONCLUSION
The next step in the Climate Action Planning process is for each City to choose which
measures they would like to see included in an individual draft Climate Action Plan. On
January 29 and February 6, the Planning Commission reviewed each measure in the
Climate Action Planning Toolbox and provided Staff direction regarding which measures
may be appropriate for Atascadero. On February 19, the Planning Commission will
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review these measures again with the additional information and GHG reduction
calculations provided. The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation to
the City Council as to which measures should be included in a draft Climate Action
Plan.
The toolbox of potential measures will be reviewed and discussed by the City Council at
a public meeting before the consultant is given direction to begin the draft Climate
Action Plan document. The draft Climate Action Plan will also come before the
Planning Commission and the City Council at public meetings for review prior to
considering of adoption of the document.
The complete list of potential GHG reduction measures is provided as an attachment to
this report for review and consideration. Additional information regarding the Central
Coast Greenhouse Gas Reduction Planning or the development of the local Climate
Action Plan can be located at www.CentralCoastGHGPlanning.com or at
www.atascadero.org on the Community Development webpage, under “Major Projects.”
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Summary of Measures & Reduction Potential (from Toolbox)
Attachment 2: Complete List of GHG Reduction Measures and Associated Actions
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Attachment 1: List of GHG Reduction Measures and Associated Actions
See Following
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM NUMBER: 3
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Attachment 2: List of GHG Reduction Measures and Associated Actions
Central Coast GHG Planning
GHG Reduction Measures and Associated Actions
ENERGY
4a - Energy Efficiency Outreach and Incentive Programs
Conduct additional outreach and promotional activities, either individually or in collaboration
with San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch, targeting specific groups or sectors within the
community (e.g., homeowners, renters, businesses, etc.).
Designate one week per year to conduct an energy efficiency outreach campaign targeting a
specific group. The campaign week can also be used to recognize and encourage programs and
educational outreach conducted by industry organizations, non-governmental entities,
government agencies, and other community groups.
Direct community members to existing program websites, such as Energy Upgrade California
and San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch.
4b - Energy Audit and Retrofit Program
Individually or in collaboration with San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch, local utilities, and
local jurisdictions to develop and promote a residential and commercial energy audit program
with direct installation of no- and low-cost measures by qualified contractors, leveraging
existing rebates.
Individually, or in collaboration with San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch to conduct
outreach and promotional activities targeting specific groups (e.g., owners of buildings built
prior to Title 24 [1980]).
As part of the business licensing and renewal process, encourage businesses to participate in the
program and receive an energy audit.
Participate in and promote a single-family residential energy efficiency financing program, such
as a Property Assessed Clean Energy [PACE] program, to encourage investment in energy
efficiency upgrades.
Continue to participate in and promote the CaliforniaFIRST energy efficiency financing program
for multi-family residential and commercial buildings.
Work with Energy Upgrade California, local utilities, and/or community businesses and
organizations, to annually conduct a "do-it-yourself" workshop for building energy retrofits.
Highlight the effectiveness of energy audits and retrofits by showcasing the success of
retrofits on the City's website or in its newsletter.
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4c - Income-Qualified Energy Efficient Weatherization Programs
Establish partnership with CAPSLO related to income-qualified weatherization programs, such
as PG&E's Middle Income Direct Install program.
Identify and promote program, either individually in collaboration with CAPSLO, to additional
income-qualified households using additional sources of data available to the City, (e.g., water
bills, housing records, etc.)
4d - Energy Conservation Ordinance
Coordinate with the other local jurisdictions in the region to develop a local energy conservation
ordinance.
Develop and adopt a local residential energy conservation ordinance.
Enforce existing commercial energy disclosure rules, pursuant to (AB 531) that require
commercial businesses to provide twelve months of energy-use information using the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
4e - Incentives for Exceeding Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
Collaborate with community organizations and businesses, local utilities, and other local
jurisdictions in the region to develop and promote a technical assistance and best practices
program that aids developers in selecting and implementing energy efficiency measures that
exceed State standards.
Identify and provide incentives (e.g., expedited or streamlined permitting, reduced fees,
public recognition, etc.) for applicants whose project exceeds State requirements by a
specified percent.
Update building permit process to incentivize higher building performance.
Launch an educational campaign for builders, permit applicants, and the general public to
promote best practices and incentive program; provide information and assistance about
energy efficiency options online and at permit counter.
4f - Energy Efficient Public Realm Lighting Requirements
Develop and adopt an ordinance that requires new development to utilize high efficiency
lights in parking lots, streets, and other public areas.
4g - Small Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Incentive Program
Conduct a comprehensive review of the City's solar permitting process based on the Governor's
Office of Planning and Research's (OPR) California Solar Permitting Guidebook (June 2012),
identifying any existing barriers.
Improve the permit review and approval process for small solar PV systems by implementing
recommendations for streamlined permitting identified in the California Solar Permitting
Guidebook (e.g., use standardized forms, provide clear written instructions on the permitting
process and a checklist of required application materials, make information available on the
City's website and at the permit counter, etc.).
Collaborate with other local jurisdictions in the region to standardize requirements across
jurisdiction, by using common permit materials, such as checklists and standard plans, to reduce
permit submittal errors among contractors working throughout a region.
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Participate in and promote a residential and commercial renewable energy financing program
(through a Property Assessed Clean Energy [PACE] program, CaliforniaFIRST, a joint powers
authority with neighboring jurisdictions, or other mechanisms) allowing residential and
commercial property owners to voluntarily invest in renewable energy upgrades for their
buildings.
Expand education on and promotion of existing incentive, rebate, and financing programs for
solar PV systems and solar hot water heaters targeting specific groups or sectors within the
community.
Designate one week per year to conduct a renewable energy outreach campaign targeting a
specific group. The campaign week can also be used to recognize community members that
have implemented noteworthy or unique renewable energy projects.
4h - Income-Qualified Solar PV Program
Collaborate with Grid Alternatives and other community organizations to provide targeted
education and outreach to developers and homeowners about incentives offered through the
Single Family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) Program and the Multifamily Affordable Solar
Homes Program (MASH).
Provide targeted outreach to homeowners about solar water heating incentives offered through
the California Solar Initiative.
4i – Community Choice Aggregation Program (CCA)
Participate in and consider the results of the Renewable Energy Secure Communities project for
San Luis Obispo County (SLO-RESCO), a regional partnership working to identify the best mix of
resources for clean, secure and affordable energy.
Develop a CCA program and purchase a portfolio comprised of cleaner generation sources
above the 33% RPS by 2020.
4j - Municipal Energy Efficiency Retrofits and Upgrades
Adopt a municipal energy target.
Complete energy audits and benchmarking of all municipal facilities, leveraging existing
programs, such as PG&E's Automated Benchmarking Service or the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Challenge program.
Maintain a regular maintenance schedule for heating and cooling, ventilation and other
building functions.
Establish a prioritized list of energy efficiency upgrade project and implement as funding
becomes available.
Install an energy management system that monitors energy use and controls heating, cooling,
and ventilation to increase efficiency.
4k - Municipal Energy Efficient Public Realm Lighting
Conduct an inventory of existing outdoor public light fixtures.
Identify and secure funding to replace inefficient city-owned or -operated public lighting.
4l - Energy Efficiency Requirements for New Municipal Buildings
Review existing municipal building policies and standards.
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Adopt a policy to exceed Title 24 building efficiency standards by a certain percent.
4m - Renewable Energy Systems on City Property
Install solar or other renewable energy projects at select City facilities.
Identify funding sources and opportunities for municipal renewable energy generation.
Replace inefficient hot water heaters with those powered by solar energy.
TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE
5a - Bicycle Network
Continue to pursue public and private funding to expand and link the city's bicycle network in
accordance with its General Plan and Bicycle Plan.
Annually identify and schedule street improvement and maintenance projects to preserve and
enhance the bicycle network.
Incorporate bicycle facility improvements into pavement resurfacing, restriping, and
signalization operations where the safety and convenience of users can be improved within the
scope of work.
Coordinate with and support SLOCOG in the implementation of bicycle plans to facilitate non-
auto travel within and between communities.
Collaborate with the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Coalition to assist with event promotions and
publications to increase awareness and ridership during Bike Month.
Through conditions of approval, require new subdivisions and large developments to
incorporate bicycle lanes, routes, and/or shared-use paths into street systems to provide a
continuous network of routes, facilitated with markings, signage, and bicycle parking.
Continue to enforce mandatory California Green Building Standards Code bicycle parking
standards for non-residential development.
5b - Pedestrian Network
Continue to pursue public and private funding to expand and link the City's pedestrian
network.
Annually identify and schedule sidewalk improvement and maintenance projects to preserve
and enhance the pedestrian circulation network.
Incorporate pedestrian-facilities improvements into pavement resurfacing, restriping, and
signalization operations where the safety and convenience of users can be improved within the
scope of work.
Expand and promote the Safe Routes to School program.
Require through conditions of approval that new development projects provide a pedestrian
access network that internally links all uses and connects all existing or planned external streets
and pedestrian facilities contiguous with the project site. It would also require that the project
minimize barriers to pedestrian access and interconnectivity.
Require new development to implement traffic calming improvements as appropriate (e.g.,
marked crosswalks, count-down signal timers, curb extensions, speed tables, raised crosswalks,
median islands, mini-circles, tight corner radii, etc.) through conditions of approval.
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5c - Expand Transit Network
Work with RTA and transit service providers to implement the Short Range Transit Plan.
Work with the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority and local transit agency to identify
and map existing and future bus lines (routes) and transit corridors.
Support the addition of transit routes that provide intercity express services.
Continue to research federal and local funding for transit service upgrade projects.
Require new development to provide safe and convenient access to alternative transportation
within the project area and safe access to public transportation as feasible.
5d - Increase Transit Service Frequency/Speed
Work with RTA and transit service providers to implement the Short Range Transit Plan.
Work with RTA and transit service providers to shorten regional service headways to 30
minutes or shorter at commute peaks subject to passenger load demand.
Support streamlined transit services and infrastructure that create a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
network on main commute corridors.
5e - Employer-Based Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program
Develop and adopt a TDM ordinance for employees with 25 or more employees.
Establish performance standards (e.g., trip reduction requirements).
Set up system to require regular monitoring and reporting to assess the employer's status in
meeting the ordinance goals (e.g., as part of the business licensing and renewal process).
5f - Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program – Voluntary
Collaborate with San Luis Obispo Ride Share and Ride-On to conduct additional outreach
through event promotions and publications, targeting specific groups or sectors within the
community (e.g., employers, employees, students, seniors, etc.).
Provide information on and promote existing employer based TDM programs as part of the
business licensing and renewal process.
Collaborate with San Luis Obispo Ride Share and the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Coalition to assist
with event promotions and publications to increase awareness and ridership during Bike
Month and Rideshare month.
Direct community members to existing program websites.
5g - Parking Supply Management
Amend the Municipal Code to reduce parking requirements (e.g., eliminate or reduce
minimum parking requirements, create maximum parking requirements, and/or provide
shared parking).
Establish optional in-lieu fees in place of minimum parking requirements where appropriate.
5h - Public Parking Pricing
Decouple parking and housing and commercial development in order to allocate the true cost
of parking directly to users.
Add meters to public parking spaces, where appropriate, and charge market prices.
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Set prices to achieve an 85% utilization on each block face and 90% utilization in each off-
street lot.
Conduct parking occupancy studies to consider priority areas for price increases.
5i - Electric Vehicle Network and Alternative Fueling Stations
Continue to work with the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD),
Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition, and neighboring jurisdictions to create and implement the
electric vehicle readiness plan through expanding the use of alternative fuel vehicles and
fueling stations in the community.
Provide streamlined installation and permitting procedures for vehicle charging facilities,
utilizing tools provided in the electric vehicle readiness plan.
5j - Incentives for Infill and Transit Oriented Development
Update land use and zoning code to allow new development in the mixed-use and medium-
and high-density land use categories located within ¼-mile of a transit node, existing bus
route, or park and ride facility with regularly scheduled, daily service at a minimum density of
20 dwelling units per acre.
Provide and promote incentives (e.g., parking reductions, priority permitting, etc.) for mixed-
use and medium- and high-density land use categories located within ¼-mile of a transit node,
existing bus route, or park and ride facility with regularly scheduled, daily service at a
minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre.
Develop a form-based zoning code for the central business district/downtown. Form-based
codes emphasize building form rather than use. This increases flexibility for a variety of
complementary uses to be permitted in the same area, and the potential for mixed-use
development, which helps to reduce vehicle miles traveled.
Develop and adopt incentives for live/work developments, such as reduced permit fees,
expedited permits, or waiving business license fees for residents in live/work units. Live/work
developments allow residents to live at their place of work and thereby reduce vehicle miles
traveled and associated GHG emissions.
5k - Service Nodes
Conduct a study of key unserved areas of demand for retail and services.
Adjust zoning and regulations as necessary to encourage and incentivize the development of
service nodes.
5l - Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program for Municipal Employees
Establish an ordinance that requires the City to meet employee commute trip VMT reduction
targets by offering one or more services from a menu of options, including: Encourage the use
of the carpools; Provide ride matching services and assistance; Allow flexible work schedules
and telecommuting; Provide end of trip facilities (parking, showers, lockers); Providing
subsidized transit passes; hiring a transportation coordinator to manage TDM programs; or
others at the employer's discretion.
Hire a transportation coordinator to manage TDM programs.
Require parking cash-out (a requirement that City employers who subsidize employee parking
costs provide an equivalent cash reimbursement for employees who choose not to drive).
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5m - Zero and Low Emission Municipal Fleet Vehicles
Develop and adopt a low- and zero- emissions replacement/purchasing policy for official City
vehicles and equipment.
Work with the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition to obtain funding for low-emission and zero-
emission fleet vehicles.
Replace an identified number of vehicles with lower emission vehicles by 2020.
OFF-ROAD
6a - Construction Equipment Techniques
Require a percentage of construction equipment to be electrically-powered or use alternative
fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG).
Limit heavy-duty equipment idling time to a period of three minutes or less, exceeding the
California Air Resources Board's standard of five minutes.
6b - Equipment Upgrades, Retrofits, and Replacements
Continue to support the APCD through the Carl Moyer program.
Conduct additional outreach and promotional activities targeting specific groups (e.g.,
agricultural operations, construction companies, homeowners, etc.).
Direct community members to existing program websites (e.g., San Luis Obispo Air Pollution
Control District, Carl Moyer Grant page).
WATER
7a - Exceed SB X7-7 (Water Conservation Act of 2009), Water Conservation Target
Adopt a water conservation ordinance to exceed SB X7-7 by a specified percentage and
identify programs to meet that target.
Enhance retrofit programs for existing residences and commercial buildings.
Adopt CALGreen Tier 1 or Tier 2 standards for water efficiency and conservation in new
development.
Expand the use of grey water or recycled water infrastructure.
SOLID WASTE
8a - Solid Waste Diversion Rate
Adopt a solid waste diversion rate that exceeds the state-mandated rate by a certain
percentage (e.g., California's AB 341 identifies a 75% diversion goal for 2020).
Identify programs to meet the identified diversion rate.
Develop an education and outreach program in support of the measure.
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8b - Organic Waste Diversion Program
Develop a program for the expanded collection of organic waste.
Establish a community-wide organics composting program.
Develop a marketing campaign to educate the community about the program.
8c - Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion Requirements
Adopt an ordinance requiring that a specified percentage of construction and demolition
debris from development projects be diverted from landfills.
8d - Recycling at Public Events
Develop and adopt an event recycling ordinance.
8e - Municipal Solid Waste Reduction
Develop and adopt a City purchasing policy that emphasizes recycled and recyclable materials.
Install recycling receptacles at municipal buildings and facilities.
TREES
9a - Tree Planting Program
Develop a tree planting assistance program.
Develop and adopt tree planting guidelines that address tree and site selection. Emphasis
should be placed on native, drought-tolerant trees.
Track the number of trees planted annually.
9b - Municipal Tree Planting Program
Develop and adopt a formal tree planting policy or program and plant a specified number of
trees.
Identify and secure grant funding for tree planting.
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Category Measure Name Measure Description
Applicability
(Community
or
Municipal
Measure)
GHG
Reduction
Potential in
2020
(MT CO2e)
Actual Measure or
Commitment
Voluntary
or
Mandated
Implementation
Mechanism
Aggregated
Municipal
Costs
Aggregated
Municipal
Savings
Per Unit
Community
Costs
Per Unit
Community
Savings
Was this
Strategy
Selected?
(Yes = 1,
No = 0)
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Outreach and
Incentive
Programs
Expand participation in and the promotion of existing
programs, such as Energy Upgrade California and San
Luis Obispo County Energy Watch, to increase
community awareness of existing energy efficiency
rebates and financial incentives, and no- and low-cost
actions community members can take to increase energy
efficiency.
Community 778
Percent of households
and businesses
participating; percent
energy (electricity and
natural gas) savings
Voluntary Incentives Very Low None Very Low Low 1
Energy Energy Audit and
Retrofit Program
Collaborate with San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch,
local utility providers, local businesses and organizations
to develop and promote a residential and commercial
educational energy audit program with direct installation
of no- and low-cost measures, leveraging existing
rebates.
Community 1,099
Number of residential
and non-residential
buildings retrofitted by
2020; percent energy
(electricity and natural
gas) savings
Voluntary Incentives Very Low None Very Low to
Medium
Very Low to
Medium 1
Energy
Income-Qualified
Energy Efficient
Weatherization
Programs
Facilitate energy efficient weatherization of low- and
middle-income housing through promotion of existing
programs, such as Community Action Partnership
(CAPSLO).
Community 126
Residential units
upgraded by 2020;
percent energy
(electricity and natural
gas) savings
Voluntary Incentives Very Low None None Very Low 1
Energy
Energy
Conservation
Ordinance
Require through a new City ordinance that cost-effective
energy efficiency upgrades in existing buildings be
implemented at point of sale or during major renovation
of residential units. A maximum cost ceiling would be
established to protect owners from excessive fees.
Community 0
Number of residential
and non-residential
buildings retrofitted by
2020; percent energy
(electricity and natural
gas) savings
Mandatory Codes and
Standards Low None Very Low to
Medium
Very Low to
Medium 0
Energy
Incentives for
Exceeding Title
24 Building
Energy Efficiency
Standards
Provide incentives (e.g., priority permitting, reduced
permit fees, etc.) for new development and/or major
remodels that voluntarily exceed State energy efficiency
standards by an identified percentage.
Community 227
New residential and
commercial units that
exceed State
standards by 2020;
percentage of energy
(electricity and natural
gas) savings
Voluntary Incentives Very Low None Medium Very Low to
Low 1
Energy
Energy Efficient
Public Realm
Lighting
Requirements
Require through a new City ordinance that new
development utilize high efficiency lights in parking lots,
streets, and other public areas.
Community 4
Number of LED or CFL
public realm lights
installed by 2020
Mandatory Codes and
Standards Very Low Very Low Very Low Very Low 1
Energy
Small Solar
Photovoltaic (PV)
Incentive
Program
Facilitate the voluntary installation of small solar PV
systems and solar hot water heaters in the community
through expanded promotion of existing financial
incentives, rebates, and financing programs, and by
helping the average resident and business overcome
common regulatory barriers and upfront capital costs.
Community 1,158
kW of residential and
commercial solar PV
installations and
number of solar hot
water heaters installed
Voluntary Incentives Very Low None High Low to High 1
Energy
Income-Qualified
Solar PV
Program
Facilitate the installation of solar PV systems on and
solar hot water heaters in income-qualified housing units
by promoting existing programs offered through the
California Solar Initiative and New Solar Homes
Partnership and by collaborating with organizations, such
as Grid Alternatives, on outreach and eligibility.
Community 87 kW of PV and solar hot
water heaters installed Voluntary Incentives Very Low None None Medium 1
Energy
Community
Choice
Aggregation
Program (CCA)
Assembly Bill 117 (2002) enables California cities and
counties, either individually or collectively, to supply
electricity to customers within their jurisdiction by
establishing a community choice aggregation (CCA)
program. Unlike a municipal utility, a CCA does not own
transmission and delivery systems, but is responsible for
providing electricity to residents and businesses. The
CCA may own electric generating facilities, but more
often, it purchases electricity from private electricity
generators. The City would either individually or through
a regional partnership develop a CCA program and
ensure that the energy generation portfolio of the
electricity supplied has a higher percentage of clean
energy than that mandated by the State Renewable
Portfolio Standard (RPS).
Community 0
Percent reduction in
carbon intensity of
electricity above RPS
Voluntary City Program Low Low None Very Low -
Low 0
Energy
Municipal Energy
Efficiency
Retrofits and
Upgrades
Establish a target to reduce municipal energy use by a
certain percent by 2020 and implement cost-effective
improvements and upgrades to achieve that target.
Municipal 59
Percent energy
(electricity and natural
gas) savings
Voluntary City Program Varies Medium None None 1
Energy
Municipal Energy
Efficient Public
Realm Lighting
The City would continue to replace city-owned or -
operated street, traffic signal, park, and parking lot lights
with higher efficiency lamp technologies.
Municipal 23 Number of LED or CFL
lights installed Voluntary Capital
Improvement Low Very Low None None 1
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Requirements for
New Municipal
Buildings
Adopt a policy to exceed minimum Title 24 Building
Energy Efficiency Standards by a certain percentage for
the construction or renovation of new City buildings and
facilities.
Municipal 17
New municipal building
square feet by 2020;
percent energy
(electricity and natural
gas) savings
Mandatory Capital
Improvement High Very Low None None 1
Energy
Renewable
Energy Systems
on City Property
The City would pursue municipally-owned renewable
energy generation facilities. Municipal 153
kw of municipal solar
PV and number of
solar water heaters
installed
Voluntary Capital
Improvement High Low None None 1
Transportation
and Land Use Bicycle Network
Continue to improve and expand the city's bicycle
network and infrastructure. Community 691
Miles of new bike
lanes, routes, and
paths by 2020
Mandatory Codes and
Standards Low None None Varies 1
Transportation
and Land Use
Pedestrian
Network
Continue to improve and expand the city's pedestrian
network. Community 63 Miles of added
sidewalk by 2020 Mandatory Capital
Improvement Low None None Varies 1
Transportation
and Land Use
Expand Transit
Network
Work with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and
transit service providers to expand the local transit
network (i.e., additional routes or stops, and/or expanded
hours of operation) based on the greatest demand for
service.
Community 86 Percent increase in
transit service Mandatory Policy Very Low None Very Low Medium 1
Transportation
and Land Use
Increase Transit
Service
Frequency/Speed
Work with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and
transit services providers to increase transit service
frequency (i.e., reducing headways) by identifying routes
where increased bus frequency would improve service.
Community 23 Percentage reduction
in transit headways Mandatory Policy Very Low None Very Low Medium 1
Transportation
and Land Use
Employer-Based
Transportation
Demand
Management
(TDM) Program
Require through a new City ordinance that employers
with 25 or more employees develop a TDM program that
provides encouragement, incentives, and support for
employees to reduce their single occupancy vehicle trips.
Some examples of resources and incentives include
telecommuting, alternative scheduling (e.g., 9/80 or 4/40
work schedules), rideshare matching, and walking,
cycling and transit incentives.
Community 0
Percent of businesses
with more than 25
employees
Mandatory Codes and
Standards Very Low None None Very Low 0
Transportation
and Land Use
Transportation
Demand
Management
(TDM) Program -
Voluntary
Work with San Luis Obispo Regional Ride Share and
Ride-On to conduct additional outreach and marketing of
existing TDM programs and incentives to discourage
single-occupancy vehicle trips and encourage alternative
modes of transportation, such as carpooling, taking
transit, walking, and biking.
Community 110 Percent of employees
participating Voluntary Policy Very Low None None Very Low 1
Transportation
and Land Use
Parking Supply
Management
Amend the Municipal Code to reduce parking
requirements in areas such as the downtown where a
variety of uses and services are planned in close
proximity to each other and to transit.
Community 0
Net reduction in
parking spaces; new
parking spaced by
2020 forecast under
existing regulations
Mandatory Codes and
Standards Very Low None None Very Low 0
Transportation
and Land Use
Public Parking
Pricing
Establish market-based pricing for public parking spaces,
where appropriate. Community 0
Number of public
parking spaces where
parking pricing would
apply; percentage
increase in parking
prices
Voluntary Capital
Improvement Low High Medium Very Low 0
Transportation
and Land Use
Electric Vehicle
Network and
Alternative
Fueling Stations
The City would continue to work with the San Luis Obispo
County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), Central
Coast Clean Cities Coalition, and neighboring
jurisdictions to create and implement the electric vehicle
readiness plan. The City would continue to pursue
funding for plug-in electric vehicle charging stations.
Community 0
Percent adoption of
electric vehicles based
on implementation of
comprehensive EV
Network
Voluntary Policy Very Low None None None 0
Transportation
and Land Use
Incentives for
Infill and Transit
Oriented
Development
The City would identify and implement additional
incentives to encourage mixed-use, higher density, and
infill development near transit routes, in existing
community centers/downtowns, and in other designated
areas. Incentives may include, but are not limited to,
priority permitting, lower permit fees, density bonuses, or
reduced parking requirements.
Community 2,937
Number of new homes
and/or businesses
within 0.25 miles of
transit
Voluntary Policy Low None Varies Medium 1
Transportation
and Land Use Service Nodes
Work with private developers to encourage the
development of convenient commercial and shopping
opportunities near existing employment and/or residential
areas, through incentives or the removal of existing
regulatory barriers, as a means of shortening the
distance between origins and destinations, and
increasing the potential for walking or biking to obtain
services.
Community Not calculated
Percent of new homes
within walking distance
of retail and services.
Voluntary Policy Very Low to
Low None Varies Varies 1
Transportation
and Land Use
Transportation
Demand
Management
(TDM) Program
for Municipal
Employees
The City would implement a Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) program for its own employees.
Reduced single-occupant vehicle commuting would
reduce GHG emissions.
Municipal 7 Percent City employee
participation Voluntary Codes and
Standards Very Low Low None None 1
Transportation
and Land Use
Zero and Low
Emission
Municipal Fleet
Vehicles
Continue to replace official City vehicles and equipment
with low-emission and zero-emission vehicles, including
smaller, hybrid, electric, compressed natural gas,
biodiesel, and neighborhood electric vehicles.
Municipal 53
Number of municipal
vehicles replaced by
2020
Voluntary Policy Medium Very Low None None 1
Off-Road
Construction
Equipment
Techniques
Reduce GHG emissions from construction equipment by
requiring various actions as appropriate to the
construction project.
Community 0
Percent of construction
equipment replaced
with electric
equipment/alternatively
fueled equipment
Mandatory Codes and
Standards Very Low None Varies Varies 0
Off-Road
Equipment
Upgrades,
Retrofits, and
Replacements
The City would support the APCD programs that fund
equipment upgrades, retrofits, and replacement through
the Carl Moyer heavy-duty vehicle and equipment
program or other funding mechanisms.
Community 43
Percent of off-road
equipment replaced
with electric
equipment/alternative
fuel vehicles
Voluntary Incentives Low None None Varies 1
Water
Exceed SB X7-7
(Water
Conservation Act
of 2009), Water
Conservation
Target
The City would adopt a water conservation target that
exceeds the SB X7-7*, (Water Conservation Act of 2009),
target and identify and implement additional water
efficiency and conservation measures to meet that target
by 2020.
Community 22 Percent water savings
above SBx7-7 Mandatory Codes and
Standards Low None Varies Varies 1
Solid Waste Solid Waste
Diversion Rate
The City would adopt a specified solid waste diversion
rate that exceeds the state-mandated rate of 50% and
identify programs to meet the identified rate by 2020.
Community 924
Percent waste
diversion beyond
State-mandated 50%
(2020)
Mandatory Policy Low None None None 1
Solid Waste
Organic Waste
Diversion
Program
The City would develop a combined or separate organic
waste (yard trimming, food scraps, and food-soiled
paper) collection system and encourage residents and
businesses to divert these materials from landfills. The
City would develop a marketing campaign to educate the
community and facilitate composting.
Community 0 Percent diversion of
organic waste Mandatory Incentives Very Low None None None 0
Solid Waste
Construction and
Demolition Debris
Diversion
Requirements
Require the reuse or recycling of construction and
demolition materials from development projects beyond
the state-mandated 50% requirement.
Community 214
Percent waste
diversion beyond
State-mandated 50%
(2020)
Mandatory Codes and
Standards Very Low None None None 1
Solid Waste Recycling at
Public Events
The City would adopt an ordinance requiring the
provision of recycling receptacles at all events requiring a
permit or held on City-owned or -operated property.
Community 2
Percentage of waste
recycled at public
events
Mandatory Codes and
Standards Very Low None None None 1
Solid Waste Municipal Solid
Waste Reduction
Adopt a specified solid waste diversion rate and identify
steps to meet that rate by 2020. Municipal 10
Percent waste
diversion beyond
State-mandated 50%
(2020); number of new
recycling receptacles
Mandatory Policy Low None None None 1
Trees and Open
Space
Tree Planting
Program
Develop a program to facilitate voluntary tree planting
within the community, working with local non-profit
organizations and community partners. Develop and
adopt tree planting guidelines that address tree and site
selection.
Community 36 Number of trees
planted (net new trees) Voluntary Capital
Improvement Low None Very Low None 1
Trees and Open
Space
Municipal Tree
Planting Program
Establish a tree planting program to increase the number
of native, drought-tolerant trees on City-owned property,
parks and streetscapes.
Municipal 24
Number of net new
trees planted on City-
owned property
Mandatory City Program Low None None None 1