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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_2009-01-20_AgendaPacketCITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2009 — 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 6907 El Camino Real Atascadero, California CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairperson Jack Vice Chairperson O'Grady Commissioner Bentz Commissioner Moreno Commissioner Sturtevant Commissioner Vacant Commissioner Vacant 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 and address 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. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Marcia Torgerson, City Clerk, will administer the Oath of Office to new Planning Commissioners Dennis Schmidt and Chuck Ward. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda CONSENT CALENDAR Regular Meeting, January 20, 2009 Page 2 of 3 (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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON DECEMBER 16, 2008. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 2. GENERAL PLAN INFORMATION OVERVIEW STUDY SESSION PUBLIC HEARINGS None 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 and address 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).) COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS DIRECTOR'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for February 3, 2009, 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. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, January 20, 2009 Page 3 of 3 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 EI 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 Annex business hours at the Community Development counter 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. 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, (805) 461-5000, or the City Clerk's Office, (805) 461-5000. 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 AGENDA ITEMS 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 podium. If you wish to speak for, against, or comment in any way: • You must approach the podium and be recognized by the Chairperson • Give your name and address (not required) • Make your statement • All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission • All comments limited to 3 minutes (unless changed by the Commission) • No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity to do so, and no one may speak more than twice on any item. If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the Community Development Department at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Access to hook up your laptop to the City's projector will 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 Chairperson 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 Council. TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Under Agenda item, "PUBLIC HEARINGS", the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having business with the Commission to: • Please approach the podium and be recognized • Give your name and address (not required) • State the nature of your business This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission's attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Commission). CALL TO ORDER ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 1-20-09 CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2008 — 7:00 P.M. Vice Chairperson Jack called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner O'Grady led the Pledge of Allegiance. _7S1■tiTAt■ Present: Commissioners Heatherington, O'Grady, Moreno, and Vice Chairperson Jack Others Present: Recording Secretary Susanne Anshen Staff Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson, Community Development Director Warren Frace, Interim Public Works Director / City Engineer David Athey, Senior Planner Kelly Gleason, Associate Planner Callie Taylor, and Planning Intern Scott Kaiser APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Commissioner O'Grady and seconded by Commissioner Moreno to approve the agenda. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Draft Minutes of 12/16/08 Page 1 of 6 PUBLIC COMMENT - None. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS A. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Marcia Torgerson, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the new Planning Commissioners, Brian Sturtevant and David Bentz, and returning Planning Commissioner Sandy Jack. B. SELECTION OF INTERIM CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON MOTION: By Commissioner Heatherington and seconded by Commissioner O'Grady to select Commissioner Sandy Jack as Interim Chairperson until February 1, 2009, when a permanent Chairperson will be selected as required by Section 2-9.08 of the Atascadero Municipal Code. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. MOTION: By Commissioner Moreno and seconded by Commissioner Heatherington to select Commissioner Daniel O'Grady as Interim Vice Chairperson until February 1, 2009, when a permanent Chairperson will be selected as required by Section 2-9.08 of the Atascadero Municipal Code. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. CONSENT CALENDAR: - None. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED BUSINESS DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: • Commissioner Moreno spoke with Robert Friedrichsen on the telephone. • Interim Chairperson Jack visited the property on two occasions and spoke with Mr. Friedrichsen; and spoke with him again today. • Interim Vice Chairperson O'Grady spoke with Mr. Friedrichsen on the telephone to get permission to do a self -guided tour of the site. • Commissioner Sturtevant spoke with Mr. Friedrichsen while at the site last Friday. PC Draft Minutes of 12/16/08 Page 2 of 6 1. PLN 2008-1299, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 8600 SANTA CRUZ RD. Property Robert & Johanna Friedrichsen, 8600 Santa Cruz Rd., Atascadero, Owner: CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2008-1299 / Conditional Use Permit 2008-0235 Project 8600 Santa Cruz Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422 Location: APN 050-081-015 (San Luis Obispo County) Project The proposed project includes an application to construct a two-story Description: 1,456 sq. ft. workshop with a loft, which exceeds the 50% of the size of main residence. The project was continued from the October 21, 2008, Planning Commission hearing for clarification and is now rescheduled for hearing. General Plan Designation: Rural Estate (RE) Zoning District: Residential Suburban RS Proposed Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Section Environmental 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) exempts construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or Determination: structures, including accessory structures such as garages. Associate Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and answered questions of the Planning Commissioners. PUBLIC COMMENT Rodney Collins spoke on behalf of Mr. Friedrichsen, who could not attend, and answered questions of the Planning Commissioners. Interim Chairperson Jack closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Interim Vice Chairperson O'Grady and seconded by Commissioner Bentz to adopt resolution PC 2008-0051 to allow a 1,456 square -foot workshop based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. PC Draft Minutes of 12/16/08 Page 3 of 6 NEW BUSINESS 2. PLN 2008-1294 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR 5455 BAJADA AVE. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: • Interim Vice Chairperson O'Grady visited the site, but did not speak with anyone. • Commissioner Moreno visited the site and spoke with Matt Cameron. • Commissioner Sturtevant visited the site and spoke with Matt Cameron. • Interim Chairperson Jack visited the site and spoke with Matt Cameron. Property Owner: Matt & Sarah Cameron, 5455 Bajada Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2008-1294 / Tentative Parcel Map 2008-0094 Project Location: 5455 Bajada Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 APN 028-311-038, 040 (San Luis Obispo County) Project The project consists of an application to subdivide an existing 2.03 Description: gross acre lot into two (2) lots, approximately one (1) acre each. Parcel 1 is proposed at 1.02 gross acres and 0.96 net acres. Parcel 2 is proposed at 1.01 gross acres and 0.95 net acres. Proposed Parcel 1 has a 14.25% average slope and is currently developed with a single-family residence, detached garage, and barn. The existing residence is designated as a Historic Colony Home. This home is proposed to remain and will not be physically affected by the proposed lot split. Proposed Parcel 2 has average slope of approximately 15.26% and is currently undeveloped. Both sites contain multiple native oak trees. No native trees are proposed for removal. A building envelope is included on Proposed Parcel 2 towards the rear of the property. The subject site will be served by City sewer. General Plan Designation: SFR -Y Zoning District: RSF-Y Proposed This project qualifies for a Class 15 categorical exemption which Environmental exempts Minor Land Divisions. Determination: Senior Planner Kelly Gleason gave the staff report and answered questions of the Planning Commissioners. PUBLIC COMMENT PC Draft Minutes of 12/16/08 Page 4 of 6 Pamela Jardini, with Planning Solutions, agent for the applicant Matt and Sarah Cameron, answered questions of the Planning Commissioners. Interim Chairperson Jack closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner Moreno and seconded by Commissioner Heatherington to adopt Resolution PC 2008-0054 approving Tentative Parcel Map 2008-0094 (AT 08-0076), based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS: None. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Commissioner O'Grady asked staff for an update on the light poles Cal Trans has been stockpiling near San Gabriel on Highway 41. Interim Public Works Director / City Engineer David Athey stated Cal Trans has found a new location for the light poles and will be moving them soon. Commissioner Heatherington asked Community Development Director Warren Frace about a special meeting to replace her position and that of the former Chairperson of the Planning Commission; and if so, what the time frame would be for that process. Community Development Director Warren Frace stated the City Council has directed the City Clerk to advertise for those two at -large positions. Mr. Frace stated the time frame has not been defined, but Commissioner Heatherington has been asked to stay on until the two new positions are appointed. Commissioner Moreno asked staff about two large boxes on Highway 101 southbound just north of Traffic Way, and Community Development Director Warren Frace stated he would check into this situation. Commissioner Moreno asked staff if there would be a representative from the Regional Water Quality Control Board at the workshop tomorrow evening on the storm water management plan. Interim Public Works Director / City Engineer David Athey stated he has not been informed there will be a representative attending; however, everyone is welcome to attend this workshop tomorrow, December 17, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. PC Draft Minutes of 12/16/08 Page 5 of 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT • There is a fifth Tuesday in December, and there is no meeting scheduled for that date. The next meeting of the Planning Commission is January 6, 2009. • Staff will be working with the new Commission on some training over the next six to eight months. • The new City Council will conduct their strategic planning session in late January, which will establish goals for not only staff, but for the different commissions as well. • City Council will also be starting on the next budget cycle process, and the Commission will be kept updated. • Community Development Director Warren Frace wished everyone Happy Holidays. ADJOURNMENT Interim Chairperson Jack adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission on January 6, 2009, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA. 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