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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 – 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 Schmidt
Commissioner Bentz
Commissioner Colamarino
Commissioner Cooper
Commissioner Dariz
Commissioner Wingett
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
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 APRIL 3, 2012.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
2. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TIME CHANGE
City Staff is requesting the Planning Commission approve the PC Resolution 2012-0015
allowing for modification of Planning Commission meetings to begin at 6:00 PM, Pacific
Daylight Time, for the calendar months of June and July 2012.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for June 5, 2012, 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.
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City of Atascadero
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 C ommission 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
business hours at the Front Counter of City Hall, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, and on our website,
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
Department. Commission meetings are audio recorded, an d may be reviewed by the public. Copies of meeting
recordings are available for a fee. Contact the City Clerk for more information (470 -3400).
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City
meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Manager’s Office or the City Clerk’s Office,
both at (805) 470-3400. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will
assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or
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 Co mmission 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.
PC Draft Action Minutes of 4/3/12
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, April 3, 2012 – 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 Vice Chairperson
Schmidt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Bentz, Cooper, Colamarino, Dariz, Vice
Chairperson Schmidt, and Chairperson Ward
Absent: Commissioner Wingett (excused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace and Assistant
Planner Alfredo Castillo
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Dariz to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote. (Wingett absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 5-15-12
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING ON MARCH 6, 2012.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner
Colamarino to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote. (Wingett absent)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
2. PLN 2012-1432, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR 6225 ATASCADERO MALL
Property
Owner/Applicant:
Chris Key, ABC Church, PO Box 987, Atascadero, CA 93423
Certified Arborist: A & T Arborists, 1565 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title: PLN 2012-1432 / TRP 2012-0154
Project Location: 6225 Atascadero Mall, Atascadero, CA 93422
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-192-018
Project Description:
The applicant has requested the removal of one (1) hazardous Valley Oak totaling 36-
inches DBH subject to conditions of approval and mitigation.
General Plan Designation: Public (P)
Zoning District: Public (P)
Assistant Planner Castillo gave the staff report and answered questions from the
Commission. If trees are replanted, there will be no money owed to the tree mitigation
fund.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Commissioners Cooper and Bentz stated that they are acting members of the
ABC Church, and would not be discussing or voting on the item. Director Frace
explained that they could, in fact, vote on the item. Both commissioners stated
they would be abstaining.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following person spoke during public comment: Chris Key, Administrator with ABC
Church, and Steve Alvarez with A & T Arborists. Chris Key and Steve Alvarez
answered questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Bentz closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Schmidt and seconded by Commissioner
Colamarino to approve PC Resolution 2012-0004, approving
PLN 2012-1432 / TRP 2012-0154 to allow the removal of one (1)
hazardous Valley Oak totaling 36 inches dbh located at 6225
Atascadero Mall, subject to conditions of approval and
mitigation.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
(Bentz, Cooper abstained) (Wingett absent)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Schmidt was asked by a member of the public to mention that the
flashing lights at the crosswalk at El Bordo were not working. Director Frace said
he would bring it to the attention of Russ Thompson, City Engineer and Public
Works Director for a response.
Commissioner Ward talked about the removal of a very large oak tree behind the
Chevron station that was heard by the Planning Commission at their last
meeting, and said that the applicant had already replaced it with a large tree.
Commissioner Ward stated that tomorrow, he will be speaking on KPRL to kick
off the American Heritage Monument Program, a privately-funded program. He
shared drawings by Mark Greenaway with the Commission.
Commissioner Dariz stated that last week was the groundbreaking ceremony for
the new sign at the Atascadero Veteran’s Memorial, and wondered when
construction might begin. Director Frace said he would check and get back to
him.
DIRECTORS REPORT
Director Frace announced that the next meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2012,
but will most likely be cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
Director Frace gave an update on the Walmart project and said that June 5th or
June 19th may be possible public hearing dates.
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Director Frace gave an update on the Eagle Ranch project and said staff would
be setting up a meeting with Atascadero Avenue neighborhood to discuss traffic
issues.
Director Frace gave an update on the 99 Cent Only Store (Von’s Shopping
Center) and Dragon Palace (going into the previous Players Restaurant location).
Director Frace gave an update on the RDA and the first successor agency
meeting.
Director Frace announced that there was a press conference regarding the
FEMA funds and the historic City Hall building. If questions arise regarding this
issue, Commissioners should contact Rachelle Rickard in Administrative
Services. Director Frace answered additional questions from the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT - 7:34 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for April 17, 2012,
at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY:
_____________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Adopted ___________
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ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE:
5-15-12
Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Warren Frace, Community Development Director, 470-3402, wfrace@atascadero.org
Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP, Assistant Planner, 470-3436, acastillo@atascadero.org
Planning Commission Meeting Time Change
June 2012 through July 2012
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2012-0015 to allow
for regularly scheduled Planning Commission meetings every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of
the month to begin at 6:00 P.M., Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) in the calendar months of
June and July 2012 to allow for additional discussion and public participation.
DISCUSSION:
Staff is in the process of finalizing staff reports for the Del Rio Road Commercial Area
Specific Plan. Staff understands that many residents are actively participating in this
proposed project. Staff is anticipating a large number of residents and project
stakeholders will be participating at both the Planning Commission meeting(s) and City
Council Hearings. This may present a parking conflict with the Galaxy Theater, which
holds its weekly “$5 movie night”. This has become a very large draw for the theater
and the City.
In order to facilitate and encourage public participation, Staff is recomm ending that the
Planning Commission begin its regularly scheduled public hearings on the 1 st and 3rd
Tuesdays in the months of June and July 2012 at 6:00 PM, Pacific Daylight Time, rather
than its normal 7:00 PM start time. This will allow for ample time to arrive at the
Planning Commission meeting, as well as facilitate fruitful public discussion and
dialogue between the Planning Commission and the residents of Atascadero.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE:
5-15-12
ALTERNATIVES:
The Planning Commission could choose not to approve the time change and continue
to have its regularly scheduled meetings at 7:00 PM every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the
month during June and July of 2012.
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment 1 – Draft PC Resolution 2012-0015 approving Regularly Schedule
Planning Commission Meeting Time Change for the Months of June and July 2012.
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE:
5-15-12
Attachment 2: Draft PC Resolution 2012-0015
DRAFT PC RESOLUTION 2012-0015
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A TIME CHANGE FOR ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED
MEETINGS FROM 7:00 PM TO 6:00 PM EVERY FIRST AND THIRD
TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH DURING THE CALANDER MONTHS OF
JUNE AND JULY 2012
(City of Atascadero)
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission shall conduct meetings pursuant to adopted rules
for the transaction of business and;
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission shall hold regularly scheduled meetings every first
and third Tuesday evening at seven p.m., and;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recognizes that it shall endeavor to promote
public interest in, comment on, and understanding of the general plan, and regulations relating to
it, consistent with Government Code Section 651003(d) of the State of California, and;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recognizes that an earlier start meeting ti me of
six (6) p.m. will promote the public interest and facilitate public participation, and;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero considered the
proposed meeting time change at a public meeting on May 15, 2012; and,
NOW THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, hereby
resolves to approve a time change for its regularly scheduled meetings for the first and third
Tuesday in the calendar months of June and July of 2012 to begin at six p.m. (6:00 p.m.) pacific
daylight time.
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE:
5-15-12
On motion by Commissioner ____________________, and seconded by Commissioner
_________________________, the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: ( )
NOES: ( )
ABSENT: ( )
ADOPTED:
ABSTAINED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
_________________________________________
Chuck Ward
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Warren Frace
Planning Commission Secretary