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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 2, 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 Moreno
Commissioner Bentz
Commissioner Colamarino
Commissioner Schmidt
Commissioner Sturtevant
Commissioner Ward
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
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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON MAY 5, 2009.
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Regular Meeting, June 2, 2009
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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).)
2. PLN 2099-0012, AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2002-0082,
THE COLONY AT APPLE VALLEY, 2215 SAN RAMON ROAD
Property
Colony Investments, LLC, 7305 Morro Road, Suite 200, Atascadero, CA 93422
Owner/Applicant:
Project Title:
Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2002-0082, The Colony @ Apple Valley
Project Location:
2215 San Ramon Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-193-033
Project Description:
The proposed project includes an amendment to replace the currently approved
2289 plan type with 2630 plan on lot 55 due to site layout conflict.
General Plan Designation: SFR -Y
Zoning District: RSF-Y/PD-19
Proposed
Consistent with previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Environmental
Determination:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
3. PLN 2007-1183, FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
4. PLN 2009-1331, BOUTIQUE EVENTS/ZONING CODE ORDINANCE UPDATES
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting, June 2, 2009
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The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for June 16, 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, thatperson 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, June 2, 2009
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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 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
business hours at the Front Counter of City Hall, 6907 EI 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 video taped and audio recorded, and 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 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.
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 6-2-09
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, May 5, 2009 — 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Jack called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and Commissioner
Sturtevant led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Jack, Vice Chairperson Moreno, Commissioners
Bentz, Colamarino, Schmidt, Sturtevant, and Ward
Others Present: Recording Secretary Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace, Deputy Public
Works Director David Athey, and Associate Planner Callie Taylor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Moreno to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS - None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON APRIL 7, 2009.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Moreno and seconded by Commissioner
Sturtevant to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DISCLOSURE OF EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
• Commissioner Ward visited the site.
• Commissioner Bentz said he and Chairperson Jack visited the site, met Vice
Chairperson Moreno, and took pictures.
• Vice Chairperson Moreno spoke with a neighbor, Ms. Wolf at 10920 Vista, who
has no objections to the project.
• Commissioner Schmidt visited the site.
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2. PLN 2006-1137, AMENDMENT TO PRECISE PLAN AT 10900 VISTA ROAD
Property
Larry and Ann Mathews, 5952 Bellingham Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94552
Owner/Applicant:
Project Title:
PLN 2006-1137, Amendment to Precise Plan at 10900 Vista Road
Project Location:
10900 Vista Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, (San Luis Obispo County) APN 055-161-030
Project
On May 15, 2007, the Atascadero Planning Commission approved an Amendment to
Description:
allow the building envelope that was originally established in 1990 with Tract Map
1382, to be moved to a new location approximately 600 feet west, towards the center
of the property. The project included a 4,278 square foot single-family residence on
an existing 8.8 acre lot of record. The project plans included 3,610 cubic yards of cut
and 3,610 cubic yards of fill, with a maximum cut of 11 feet and maximum fill of 14
feet. The project included 580 lineal feet of retaining wall for a 700 foot long driveway
from Vista Road to the building site. Native trees were approved removal, including
one 38 -inch Live Oak and 9 smaller Live Oaks and Scrub Oaks ranging in size from 4
to 6 -inches. At the May 5, 2007 hearing, the Planning Commission certified the
Mitigated Negative Declaration which was circulated for the proposed project.
The applicant is currently requesting an Amendment to the original project to
eliminate the 580 -foot long retaining wall along the driveway from Vista Road to
the building site. Eliminating the retaining wall will increase the total amount of
cut and fill from 3,610 cubic yards to 5,100 cubic yards. The revised plans
identify a maximum cut of 14 feet and a maximum fill of 18 feet. The total site
disturbance is proposed to be increased from 0.95 acres to 2.0 acres. A
revegetation plan has been submitted to restore the hillside where the
additional grading is located. No changes are proposed to the residence or
septic system. The Mitigated Negative Declaration has been revised to address
the proposed changes. The document must be certified by the Planning
Commission in order to approve of the proposed changes.
General Plan Designation: RE Zoning District: RS-PD2
Proposed
The original CEQA document prepared for the project was posted from March 29, 2007
Environmental
to April 17, 2007, and certified by the Planning Commission on May 15, 2007. The 2009
Determination:
proposed Amendment to Mitigated Negative Declaration 2007-0004 is available for
public review from 4/16/09 through 5/5/09 at 6907 El Camino Real, Community
Development Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Associate Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Planning Commissioners.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Larry Mathews, applicant, gave a background on the project and explained that he
brought experts to help answer additional questions. He explained that it is a very
difficult grading project and he also discussed the retaining wall. He said the plan is for
this property to be his future residence.
Terry Orton, Westland Engineering, explained the retaining wall and discussions he had
with the Public Works inspector and his work through the City. The roadway that was
first put in was to do testing at the site. A revegetation plan was also turned in. He
thought the revegetation plan did a good job holding the slope.
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David Foote, Firma Landscape Architects, said erosion control measures are in place.
He discussed the stability of the geology and the revised vegetation plan and pictures
that he provided (Exhibit A). He explained the revegetation is stable and doing well, but
patience is required. Monitoring and follow-up will be required in the future.
Richard Post, Geo -Solutions, spoke about erosion control, how it is a major factor, and
how to mitigate it for a period of about 3 -years.
Marc Sullivan, General Contractor, discussed how it was his idea not to put in the
retaining wall in, and apologized for the situation they were in today. He thought the
project would look better without the retaining wall. He worked with the engineers to
work through the right channels to put erosion control in place. He has also noticed
other private and public projects without large retaining walls. The gravel on the road is
a class 2 road base and compaction requirements must be met.
Chairperson Jack closed the Public Comment period.
Discussion:
There was concern among the Commissioners about the vegetation that was removed,
and how the new reseeding would be guaranteed to take hold in the future. It was
decided they would add a condition in the resolution.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Commissioner Ward
to adopt Resolution PC 2009-0019 approving an amendment to
PLN 2006-1137, certifying mitigated negative declaration 2007-
0004 as revised, including removal of a retaining wall along the
driveway, and adding a condition to include a four year
guarantee for the vegetation to take hold and to mature
guaranteed by the applicant in the form of a bond, based on
findings and subject to Conditions of Approval in the staff
report.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DISCLOSURE OF EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
• Commissioner Ward said he visited the site and spoke with an acquaintance who
commented on the appearance of one of the pump houses, which is made out of
rusty corrugated metal. The neighbor believes it to be an eyesore and would like
the applicant to either paint it or improve its appearance.
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3. PLN 2007-1257, AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND TREE
REMOVAL PERMIT AT RIVER PARCEL NEAR WELL #7 AND WELL #4
Property Owner/
Atascadero Mutual Water Company, PO Box 6075, Atascadero, CA 93423
Applicant:
Project Title:
PLN 2007-1257, Amendment to CUP 2007-0221 and TRP 2009-0124
Project Location:
River Parcel, Near Well #7 and Well #4 Atascadero, CA 93422
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-011-003
Project Description:
On May 6, 2008, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit application
to construct three (3) water recharge ponds as part of the Atascadero Mutual Water
Company's facilities expansion. The ponds are approximately 250 feet by 440 feet in size in
a kidney bean shape. Phase 1 includes the construction of one (1) water recharge pond
requiring 22,000 cubic yards of cut. Phase 2 will be constructed only if necessary, and will
include the construction of two (2) additional water recharge ponds requiring a total of
32,850 cubic yards of cut. The ponds will be enclosed with a six-foot tall coated chain link
fence and a landscape buffer to minimize visual impacts. The excavated fill dirt will be used
to create a building pad on the same parcel for upgrades to Well #4. Excess dirt will be
stock piled at the Atascadero Mutual Water Company's property on Sycamore Road. The
original Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project was posted on 2/22/08. Comments
were received by the public and additional Mitigation Measures were incorporated by the
Planning Commission with the May 6, 2008 project approval.
An Amendment to the project is currently being proposed to (a) move Pond 1
approximately 130 feet to the west to provide a 300 -foot setback to Well #7, (b) to
remove two native Black Walnut trees (21" and 48" DBH), and (c) to amend Mitigation
Measure 5.2.d. Based on the previous subsurface archeological studies which have
produced negative results for archeological resources, the project archeologist has
recommended that additional subsurface testing is not necessary and additional
monitoring by cultural resource monitor should not be required unless prehistoric
sites are uncovered. The project archeologist shall continue to monitor all ground
work. A riparian enhancement plan has been provided for the project and a Stream
Alteration Agreement was approved by the Department of Fish and Game on 3/24/09.
General Plan Designation: Public (P) Zoning District: Residential Public (P)
Proposed
The original CEQA document prepared for the project was posted from February 22, 2008 to
Environmental
March 22, 2008, and certified by the Planning Commission on May 6, 2008. The 2009
Determination:
proposed Amendment to Mitigated Negative Declaration 2008-0004 is available for public
review from 4/6/09 through 5/5/09 at 6907 EI Camino Real, Community Development
Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Associate Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Planning Commissioners.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Neil, Atascadero Mutual Water Company explained that these are recharge ponds
for the treatment of Nacimiento water. They will require a 300 -foot separation between
the ponds and the wells. All Phase II archaeological investigation turned up negative.
Mr. Neil answered questions of the Commission and explained that in order to fix the
metal building, the expense may have to be borne by the shareholders. After more
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discussion, however, he agreed voluntarily to take a look at how to make it more
appealing.
Chairperson Jack closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Moreno and seconded by Commissioner
Bentz to adopt Resolution PC 2009-0018 certifying proposed
mitigated negative declaration 2008-0004 and approving an
amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2007-0221/PLN 2007-
1257, based on findings and subject to Conditions of
Approval.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Chairperson Jack shared a handout called "What to expect at public meetings," (Exhibit
B) a handout he received from the League's Planning Conference. The commission
discussed the handout and had talked about the timeframe in which a member of the
public is able to hand the commission something new for their review. Community
Development Director Warren Frace said this would be a Council policy and he would
refer the handout to the Marcia Torgerson, City Clerk.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
• Announced that the City has recently implemented budget cutbacks. Annette
Manier will be replacing Susanne Anshen, who was a contract employee, as the
new recording secretary. Also, the Community Development Department lost
three positions, and two vacant positions were permanently cut. They have also
cutback funding for the contract arborist and biologist. Whether to continue to
broadcast Planning Commission meetings is still ongoing.
• The Wal-Mart project is moving forward. Eight interviews for the EIR will happen
on May 11, 2009. Wal-Mart is rethinking their stores and operations.
• New housing numbers have been distributed from the State to cities. The
Housing Element needs to be updated. The City is hiring Lisa Wise from Lisa
Wise Consulting, as the new Housing Element consultant. There will be some
workshops in June with the Commission.
• A change to the Zoning Ordinance called boutique events will come before the
Planning Commission. There will be some public workshops for the public in
June. This will eventually go to Council for approval.
• The City is working with the Atascadero Native Tree Association on the tree
replanting effort. As part of this effort, the City is doing a seedling give-away
through targeted mailings.
• The next Planning Commission meeting agenda will be light. (Sandy Jack
announced that he will not be able to attend.)
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ADJOURNMENT: 9:15 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for May 19, 2009, at
City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
The following exhibits are available for review in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Firma Landscape Architecture Memorandum to Planning Commissioners
Exhibit B — What to Expect at a Public Meeting from Sandy Jack
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ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 6-2-09
Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Kelly Gleason, Senior Planner, 470-3436, kgleason@atascadero.org
Master Plan of Development (CUP 2002-0082) Amendment,
The Colony at Apple Valley
2215 San Ramon
(Colony Investments, LLC)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends Planning Commission:
Adopt Resolution PC 2009-0022 approving an Amendment to CUP 2002-0082 to
allow an alternate model on lot 55 due to a plan/lot configuration conflict.
Summary:
The proposed project consists of an Amendment to the Master Plan of Development
to replace the currently approved 2289 model plan type with the 2630 plan type on
lot 55 due to a plan/lot configuration conflict. The proposed new model is an
approved model used throughout the existing development.
DISCUSSION:
Situation and Facts:
1. Property Owner: Colony Investments, LLC
7305 Morro Rd., #200, Atascadero, CA 93422
2. Project Address: Colony at Apple Valley (Lots 55
2215 San Ramon, Atascadero, CA 93422
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-193-033
3. General Plan Designation: General Plan Designation: Single -Family
Residential - Y
4. Zoning District:
5. Existing Use:
6. Environmental Status
ANALYSIS:
RSF-Y/PD-19 (Residential Single -Family — Y with
Planned Development Overlay Zone #19)
Vacant subdivision lot approved for single-family
residence
Consistent with previously certified Mitigated
Negative Declaration
The applicant is requesting that the house plans previously approved for the subject
lot be modified to allow for the construction of a larger model. Lot 55 will change
from the 2289 plan (3011 s.f. including garage) to the 2630 plan (3365 s.f. including
garage).
The below elevations show the originally approved plans on the subject lot (left) and
the proposed plans for the subject lot (right). The requested amendments will not
create any situations where more than 2 of the same models are adjacent.
2289
The Amendment is requested due to lot configuration issues with the 2289 plan
including the need to construct additional retaining walls to accommodate the floor
plan. Switching to the 2630 plan will eliminate the need for retaining walls and
excess site grading.
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Proposed Environmental Determination
The proposed Amendments are consistent with the previously certified Mitigated
Negative Declaration.
Conclusion
The proposed Amendment is minor in nature and will modify the approved model for
lot 55 within the existing Apple Valley development. The requested Amendment will
allow the applicant to construct a more suitable residence for the site consistent with
the previously approved architectural designs for the project.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Commission may modify the project and/or conditions of approval for the
project.
2. The Commission may determine that more information is needed on some
aspect of the project and may refer the item back to the applicant and staff to
develop the additional information. The Commission should clearly state the
type of information that is required and move to continue the item to a future
date.
3. The Commission may deny the project. The Commission should specify the
reasons for denial of the project and make an associated finding with such
action.
PREPARED BY: Kelly Gleason, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Location Map, Zoning and General Plan
Attachment 2: Draft Resolution PC 2008-0032
Attachment 1: Location Map, General Plan and Zoning
Site Location
Zoning District: Residential Single -Family - Y
General Plan Designation: Single -Family Residential — Y/PD-19
ATTACHMENT 2: Draft Resolution PC 2009-0022
DRAFT RESOLUTION PC 2009-0022
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OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING MASTER PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
AMENDMENT(CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2002-0082)
FOR LOT 55 WITHIN THE APPLE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT ON
APN 049-193-033
(Colony Investments LLC
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Colony Investments, LLC, 6955
El Camino Real, Ste. 200, Atascadero, CA 93422, (Applicant and Property Owner) to
consider an Amendment to the approved Master Plan of Development modifying the
approved residential plan for lot 55 located at 2215 San Ramon Rd; and
WHEREAS, the site's General Plan Designation is SFR -Y (Single -Family
Residential); and,
WHEREAS, the site's current zoning district is RSF-Y/PD-19 (Residential Single-
Family/Planned Development Overlay Zone #19); and,
WHEREAS, the subject parcel is located within the Colony at Apple Valley
development (PD -19) which requires the approval of the Master Plan of Development in the
form of a Conditional Use Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with the previously certified
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Apple Valley development project; and,
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and,
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Zone
Change 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 Master Plan of
Development amendment; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed
Public Hearing held on June 2, 2009, studied and considered the requested amendment to the
Master Plan of Development (CUP 2002-0082); and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero,
California takes the following actions:
SECTION 1. Findings for Approval of Master Plan of Development
Amendment. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan and the City's
Appearance Review Manual; and,
2. The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of the Title (Zoning
Ordinance) including the PD -19 Ordinance; and,
3. The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not,
because of the circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public or persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious
to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use; and,
4. That the proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character or the
immediate neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development; and,
That the proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the
safe capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be
improved in conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of
the surrounding neighborhood that would result from full development in
accordance with the Land Use Element.
SECTION 2. Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a
regular session assembled on June 2, 2009, resolved to approve Master Plan of Development
(CUP 2002-0082) Amendment subject to the following:
EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval / Mitigation Monitoring Program
EXHIBIT B: Elevations and Floor Plans: Plan 2680
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:
ABSTAIN:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
Sandy Jack
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
Warren M. Frace
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
PD -19 Master Plan of Development (CUP 2002-0082) Amendment
Conditions of Approval /
Timing
Responsibility
Mitigation
Mitigation Monitoring Program
/Monitoring
Measure
PS: Planning Services
BL: Business License
BS: Building Services
The Colony at Apple Valley
GP: Grading Permit
FD: Fire Department
PO -19 Master Plan of Development Amendment
BP: Building Permit
FI: Finallnspecton
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
TO: Temporary
WW: Wastewater
Occupancy
CA: City Attorney
F0: Final Occupancy
Planning Services
1. This Conditional Use Permit Amendment shall amend the
Ongoing
PS
approved Master Plan of Development for lot 55 of Tract
2495.
2. The approval of this use permit shall become final and
Ongoing
PS
effective for the purposes of issuing building permits fourteen
(14) days following the Planning Commission approval unless
prior to the time, an appeal to the decision is filed as set forth
in Section 9-1.111(b) of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The Community Development Department shall have the
BP/FM
PS, CE
authority to approve the following minor changes to the
project that (1) modify the site plan project by less than 10%,
(2) result in a superior site design or appearance, and/or (3)
address a construction design issue that is not substantive to
the Master Plan of Development. The Planning Commission
shall have the final authority to approve any other changes to
the Master Plan of Development and any associated
Tentative Maps unless appealed to the City Council.
4. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit amendment shall be
BP/FM
PS
valid for twenty-four (24) months after its effective date. At
the end of the period, the approval shall expire and become
null and void unless the project has received a building
permit.
5. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
Ongoing
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.
6. All subsequent Tentative Map and construction permits shall
BP/FM
PS, CE
be consistent with the Master Plan of Development as
amended herein.
7. The following amendments shall be approved:
BP
PS
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EXHIBIT B: ELEVATIONS AND FLOOR PLANS - PLAN 2630
ITEM NUMBER: 3
DATE: 6-2-09
Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report - Public Works Department
David Athey, Deputy Director of Public Works, 470-3424, dathey@atascadero.org
2009 Update of the 2007 Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan
PLN 2007-1183
(City of Atascadero)
SUBJECT:
2009 Planning Commission annual review and approval of the City's Five -Year
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution PC 2009-0023 notifying the City Council that the Planning
Commission has found the 2009 Update of the 2007 Five -Year Capital
Improvement Plan consistent with the General Plan, based on findings.
Situation and Facts:
1. Applicant: City of Atascadero, Public Works Department,
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
2. Project Locations: Citywide
3. Environmental Status: Consistent with the adopted General Plan EIR and
mitigation monitoring program. Individual CIP
projects are subject to CEQA review.
Background:
This is the third year of the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (Capital Plan) that
was developed in 2007. The Planning Commission is required to annually review
the Capital Plan and forward its findings to the City Council. City staff continues to
implement the Capital Improvement Plan to fulfill the City's goals.
The City of Atascadero's General Plan identifies the following policies and programs
that require the City to prepare, review, and approve a Capital Plan that is consistent
with the General Plan goals, policies, and programs. The policies and programs are
as follows:
• Policy 15.2: Maintain an updated Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) that forecasts
needs at least five years into the future and conforms to General Plan policies
and programs.
- Program 1: The Planning Commission shall annually review the Capital
Improvements Program for consistency with the General Plan and forward its
findings to the City Council.
Staff has prepared this report, attachments, and exhibits for Planning Commission
review, comment, and recommendation to the City Council. Per the General Plan,
this CIP review will occur on an annual basis. The last Planning Commission review
occurred on June 17, 2008.
Analysis:
City Staff has selected projects for the next five years that will conform to the
General plan policies and programs under the available funding. Listed below are
General Plan Policies and how the Capital Improvement Plan complies with them:
1. ROADS AND BRIDGE PROJECTS
a. Circulation Element Policy 1.3. Maintain a Level of Service' (LOS) C or better
as the standard at all intersections and on all arterials and collectors.
- The City completed an Interchange Operational Improvement Study in
early 2008.
- Minor Interchange Improvements - Minor improvements to increase
capacity and level of service to the following roads crossing US 101 from
EI Camino Real to westerly connectors: Santa Barbara Road, Santa Rosa
Road, Curbaril Avenue, San Anselmo Avenue and Del Rio Road.
- Rosario Northbound Auxiliary Lane Study -Prepare Plan, Specification
and Estimates document for Caltrans for the eventual construction of an
auxiliary lane between the Rosario hook ramp and San Anselmo Road off
ramp.
b. Circulation Element Policy 1.1.1. Maintain an updated Capital Improvement
Plan and pursue construction of the circulation system improvements listed in
the Table III -11 of the Circulation Element.
' Traffic operations are evaluated by determining level of service, a quantitative measure of traffic operating
conditions, whereby a letter grade of A through F is assigned to an intersection or roadway segment to represent
progressively worsening traffic conditions. A level of service of C or better represents stable traffic conditions.
A level of service of C will have delays of 20 to 35 seconds at signalized intersections andl5 to 20 seconds at
stop controlled intersections.
- The Balboa Road improvements to allow all weather access have been
completed. This has provided a safety enhancement under the
miscellaneous section of Table III -11 of the Circulation Element. In
addition, the Streetscape Phase Ilb project includes new bike lanes,
medians, sidewalk enhancements and paving from State Route 41 to
Rosario Avenue.
2. DRAINAGE PROJECTS
a. Safety & Noise Element Policy 2.2.2. "Develop a prioritized list of proposed
capital improvement projects for low-lying, flood -prone areas, and seek
funding for these projects."
- Drainage Improvement Program. This CIP program focuses projects to
mitigate flooding and drainage impacts. Some of the areas it focuses on
are Marchant Avenue and San Jacinto Road. These two drainage
projects will be constructed over the next two years. In addition, additional
projects on Portola and Santa Lucia Roads will be designed and
constructed.
3. FACILITIES PROJECTS
a. LOC Policy 12.2.2. "Establish a community/youth recreation center in the
vicinity of Downtown."
- Construction of new Corporation Yard. This project moved the old
Corporation Yard off a site that can now be used as a Youth Center. The
Corporation Yard was recently completed. The Youth Center was
completed in 2007.
4. PARKS PROJECTS
a. LOC Policy 12.2.1. Promote the Zoo, Lake Park, and other City Parks as
unique and valuable attractions.
- Atascadero Creek Trail Enhancement Project - Design and
construction of a pedestrian trail from EI Camino Real to the Colony Park
Community Center. Finish construction of the existing Portola to San
Gabriel portion. This project is scheduled for 2009-2010.
- Lake Park Sign, Frontage and Zoo Wall Improvements - Landscaping
and other improvements along Highway 41 from the Lake Park driveway
to the Veteran's Memorial, including signage for the Lake Park and Zoo,
and installation of a 10 -foot high masonry wall for the length of the Zoo
along Highway 41. This project is scheduled for 2010-2011.
- Zoo Restroom and Entrance Project - Design and construct expanded
restroom facilities and an entrance building at the Charles Paddock Zoo in
accordance with Lake Park and Zoo Master Plan design guidelines. This
project will go to construction in early 2010.
5. MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
a. Circulation Element Policy 2.3.4. "Enhance the Downtown streetscape so that
it is an enjoyable experience for pedestrians."; and
LOC Policy 4.2.3. "Develop a comprehensive streetscape and pedestrian
access plan for the Downtown area.
- Downtown Streetscape Projects - Pedestrian and operational
improvements including bulb outs, landscaped medians, street furniture,
and lighting for the Downtown according to the RVC Plan are currently
being constructed downtown. Staff anticipates the Phase II improvements
will be completed in the fall of 2009.
- Pedestrian Tunnel Improvements - Entrance improvements to the
eastern and western end of the pedestrian tunnel will be constructed in the
summer of 2009.
- Streetscape Phase III - The City has received matching funding for
Streetscape Phase III. The improvements for this phase are mostly
designed. The Phase III improvements should be finished by summer
2010.
- Wayfinding Program - The City will be installing Wayfinding Signage to
provide residents and tourists with additional information regarding the
location of the downtown and its amenities.
According to Program 1 above, the Planning Commission shall review the Capital
Improvement Plan for consistency with the General Plan and forward its findings to
the City Council. General Plan Circulation Capital Improvements Table III -11
(Attachment A), provides a summary of circulation -related capital improvements to
be implemented. The proposed Five -Year CIP incorporates improvements from this
adopted list to be constructed.
Findings:
As identified in the General Plan, and attached as Exhibit A, the Capital
Improvement Plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission with appropriate
findings, as follows:
(i) The updated Capital Improvement Plan forecasts needs at least five years into
the future and conforms to General Plan Goals, Policies and Programs and the
overall intent of the General Plan;
(ii) Implementation of the Capital Improvement Plan aides in providing a safe and
efficient circulation system that serves all segments of the community, and is
designed and constructed to preserve rural character; and
(iii) Implementation of the Capital Improvement Plan will not create any new
significant and unavoidable impacts to traffic, infrastructure or public services;
and
(iv) The Capital Improvement Plan is consistent with the adopted General Plan EIR
and mitigation monitoring program.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Planning Commission may find the CIP inconsistent with the General
Plan.
2. The Planning Commission may continue the application and refer the project
back to staff for additional information or analysis.
PREPARED BY: David Athey, Deputy Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: General Plan Summary of Circulation Element Capital
Improvements
Attachment 2: General Plan Circulation Mitigation Projects Map
Attachment 3: Draft Resolution 2009-0023
Attachment 1: General Plan Circulation Capital Improvements (Table III -11)
Table III -11: Summary of Circulation Element Capital Improvements
Key
Road Class
Street/Location
Improvement Type
Comments
A-1
Roadway
San Anselmo: US 101 — Monterey
Road
Circulation/access improvements
A-2
Roadway
Via Road: Ensenada — Mercedes —
Traffic Way
Widen lanes, replace bridge, bike & pedestrian
facilities
A-3
Roadway
Curbaril: ECR to US 101
Circulation/access improvements
A-4
Roadway
Santa Barbara: ECR to US 101
Widen to 4 -lanes
A-5
Roadway
Santa Cruz: ECR — Carrizo Road
A-6
Roadway
ECR: Santa Barbara — Via Camino
Widen to 4 lanes; bikeway; Sidewalks
A-7
Roadway
ECR: Via Camino — Santa Rosa
Raised median; channelization; bikeway
A-8
Roadway
ECR: Santa Rosa — Curbaril
Raised median; channelization; bikeway
A-9
Roadway
ECR: Curbaril — SR 41
Raised median; channelization; bikeway
A-10
Roadway
ECR: SR 41— Rosario
Raised median; bulb -outs; channelization; bikeway
A-11
Roadway
ECR: Rosario — San Anselmo
Raised median; channelization; bikeway
A-12
Roadway
ECR: San Anselmo — Del Rio
Raised median; channelization; bikeway
A-13
Roadway
ECR: Del Rio — Santa Cruz
Widen to 4 Lanes; raised median; channelization;
bikeway
A-14
Roadway
Santa Ysabel: Curbaril — SR 41
Widening; bikeway; sidewalks
A-15
Roadway
Traffic Way / Olmeda - San Jacinto
Frontage improvements
A-16
Roadway
Carmelita/Morro Road
Extend as 2 -lane collector south to Morro Road (SR
41)
A-17
Roadway
Halcon Road: Via Camino — Santa
Barbara
Intersection improvements / roadway improvements
to arterial
A-18
Roadway
Traffic Way / Ardilla / Santa Lucia
Roadway / intersection improvements
B-1
Intersection
ECR/Santa Barbara
Intersection Improvements / signal
B-2
Intersection
ECR/Santa Rosa
Intersection improvements
B-3
Intersection
ECR/Juni ero
Signal
B-4
Intersection
ECR/Curbaril
Intersection improvements
B-5
Intersection
ECR/Traffic Way
Intersection improvements
B-6
Intersection
ECR/W. San Anselmo
Intersection improvements
B-8
Intersection
ECR/E. San Anselmo
Intersection improvements / signal
B-9
Intersection
ECR/Del Rio
Intersection improvements
B-10
Intersection
ECR/San Ramon
Signal
B-11
Intersection
ECR/Pueblo Avenue
Signal
C-1
Bride
Santa Lucia at Graves Creek
Reconstruct bridge
C-2
Bride
Garcia Road at Graves Creek
Reconstruct Bridge
C-3
Bridge
Lewis Avenue
Construct bridge across Atascadero Creek
PSR completed; $2
million
C-4
Bride
Santa Cruz west of San Ramon
Bridge across Graves Creek/ extend road
C-7
Bride
Llano at Graves Creek
Construct Bridge
D-1
US 101 / SR
41
ECR/SR 41/ US 101
Reconstruct Interchange; ramp relocation; signals;
widening
Part of SR 41 funded
project
D-2
SR 41
State Route 41: US 101 —San Gabriel Widen to 4 -lanes
D-3
US 101
Santa Barbara/US 101
Interchange Improvement
D-4
US 101
I
Santa Rosa/US 101
Interchange Improvement
D-5
US 101
Curbaril/US 101
Interchange Improvement
Attachment 1: General Plan Circulation Capital Improvements (Table 111-11)
Key
Road Class
Sth•eet/Location
Improvement Type Comments
D-6
US 101
Traffic Way/US 101
Interchange Improvement
D-7
US 101
San Anselmo/US 101
Interchange Improvement
D-8
US 101
Del Rio/US 101
Interchange Improvement
D-9
US 101
Route US 101 within URL
Operational Improvements
Misc.
Citywide
Safety improvement program
Misc.
Citywide
Traffic calming ro ects
Misc.
Citywide
Dial -A -Ride improvements
Misc.
Citywide
Regional transit improvements
Misc.
Citywide
Park -and -Ride expansion
Misc.
Citywide
Safe routes to school
Misc.
Citywide
Miscellaneous arterial and collector road
maintenance
Misc.
Citywide
Intersection improvements
Misc.
Citywide
Miscellaneous walkways
Misc.
Lewis/Santa Ysabel
Bike route
Misc.
Curbaril/Salinas River Bridge
Bike route
[!�
Misc.
Atascadero to Templeton
Bike route Multi -jurisdictional
project
ATTACHMENT 3: Draft Resolution PC 2009-0023
DRAFT RESOLUTION PC 2009-0023
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE
2009 UPDATE OF THE 2007
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
(City of Atascadero)
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero 2002 General Plan requires the Planning
Commission to; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero 2002 General Plan requires the City maintain an
updated Capital Improvement Plan and pursue its implementation; and,
WHEREAS, the project is consistent with the adopted General Plan EIR and
mitigation monitoring program; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero held a public
hearing on June 2, 2009, and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, hereby
resolves to take the following actions:
SECTION 1. Findings of Approval. The Planning Commission finds:
(i) The updated Capital Improvement Plan forecasts needs at least five years into the future
and conforms to General Plan Goals, Policies and Programs and the overall intent of the
General Plan;
(ii) Implementation of the Capital Improvement Plan aides in providing a safe and efficient
circulation system that serves all segments of the community, and is designed and
constructed to preserve rural character; and
(iii) Implementation of the Capital Improvement Plan will not create any new significant
and unavoidable impacts to traffic, infrastructure or public services; and
(iv) The Capital Improvement Plan is consistent with the adopted General Plan EIR and
mitigation monitoring program.
SECTION 2. Approval. The Planning Commission finds the 2009 Update of the 2007 Five -
Year Capital Improvement Plan consistent with the General Plan and subject to the
following:
EXHIBIT A: 2009 Update of the 2007 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
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:
ABSTAIN:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
Sandy Jack
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
Warren M. Frace
Planning Commission Secretary
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EXHIBIT A: 2009 Update of the 2007 Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan
The following pages give a brief description of the projects included in this section of the budget. It
also includes description for projects proposed for the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. (Projects
listed in italics are a part of the Five Year Capital Improvement Program, but do not have funding in
fiscal years 2009-2011.)
CATEGORY A: ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Projects identified in this category construct new roads or improve existing roads with widening or
frontage improvements.
Minor Interchange Improvements — Minor improvements to increase capacity and level of service
to the following roads crossing US 101 from EI Camino Real to westerly connectors: Santa Barbara
Road, Santa Rosa Road, Curbaril Avenue, San Anselmo Avenue and Del Rio Road.
Rosario Northbound Auxiliary Lane Study —Prepare Plan, Specification and Estimates document
for Caltrans for the eventual construction of an auxiliary lane between the Rosario hook ramp and
San Anselmo Road off ramp.
CATEGORY B: ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECTS
Projects identified in this category are intended to restore deteriorated paving surfaces.
Atascadero Avenue Road Rehabilitation — Major road rehabilitation project for Atascadero Avenue
from Santa Rosa Road to San Diego Road. This project will include road resurfacing, minor
drainage improvements, pedestrian access improvements and re -striping.
East Front Overlay Project — Road resurfacing, minor drainage improvements and replacement of
pavement markings for East Front Road from San Gabriel Road to Santa Rosa Road.
Old Morro Road Slope Repair — Rebuild a section of Old Morro Road that was damaged by a
landslide.
Palomar Road Shoulder Repair - Excavate and install retaining walls along the fill slope side of
Palomar Road, creating the area necessary to build a shoulder along this section of road.
San Luis Surface Treatment Project — Road resurfacing, minor drainage improvements and
replacement of pavement markings for San Luis Avenue from Curbaril Avenue to Pueblo Avenue.
San Ramon Overlay — Road resurfacing, minor drainage improvements and replacement of
pavement markings for San Ramon Road from Highway 101 to approximately 2,000 feet to the south
Solano Paving Project — Road resurfacing, minor drainage improvements and replacement of
pavement markings for Solano Road from EI Camino Real to La Linea Avenue.
Santa Rosa Road Rehabilitation Project — Major road rehabilitation project for Santa Rosa Road
from US101 to Morro Road. This project will include road resurfacing, minor drainage improvements,
pedestrian access improvements and re -striping.
San Fernando Road Rehabilitation Project - Major road rehabilitation project for San Fernando
Road from Graves Creek Road to Balboa Road. This road rehabilitation project will include road
resurfacing, minor drainage improvements, pedestrian access improvements and minor re -striping.
Old Morro Road Rehabilitation Project — Major road rehabilitation project for Old Morro Road from
Morro Road to Morro Road. This project will include road resurfacing, minor drainage improvements,
pedestrian access improvements and re -striping.
Santa Barbara West Overlay Project - Road surface rehabilitation project to improve the section of
Santa Barbara Road West from Atascadero Avenue to Highway 101. This project will include an
asphalt overlay, minor berm and drainage improvements and re -striping.
Del Rio Surface Treatment Project —Road resurfacing, minor drainage improvements and
replacement of pavement markings for Del Rio Road from San Gregorio Road to San Gregorio Road.
Lake View Overlay Project — Road resurfacing, minor drainage improvements and replacement of
pavement markings for Lake View Drive from Portola Avenue to Santa Rosa Road.
CATEGORY C: BRIDGE PROJECTS
Projects identified in this category are for bridge construction, replacement and repair projects.
Lewis Avenue Bridge Project — Final costs to meet compliance requirements of project.
Santa Rosa @ Atascadero Lake Bridge Study — Study aimed at widening the Santa Rosa @
Atascadero Lake Bridge for vehicular and bicycle access. Project will determine what type of bridge
and permitting is needed to replace the existing vehicular bridge.
Minor Bridge Repair Projects — Project consists of minor repairs to bridges including railing,
painting, crack sealing and epoxy concrete repair.
CATEGORY D: DRAINAGE PROJECTS
Projects identified in this category are drainage improvement projects that are intended to reduce
flooding potential or improve the existing drainage system.
2009/2011 Drainage Improvement Program — Design and construction of drainage projects located
on Portola Road and Santa Lucia Road.
2006 Marchant Avenue Drainage Project — Design and construction of drainage project located at
Marchant Avenue.
San Jacinto at Traffic Way Drainage Project — Design and construction of drainage enhancement
project located at San Jacinto Avenue and Traffic Way.
Atascadero Creek Corp of Engineers Study — Finish flood plain map for the Atascadero Creek
Drainage.
Atascadero Creek Cleanout at Portola — Permit and remove sediment underneath the Portola Road
Bridge.
Drainage System Atlas —Survey and map the entire City drainage system for the development of
Drainage Atlas. The Atlas will be used to develop future drainage projects, track drainage facility
condition, and provide drainage facility locations. The survey will include GPS coordinates of facility
locations, dynamic - updateable maps of drainage facilities, drainage facility condition rating, and
locations where drainage facilities are needed.
CATEGORY E: FACILITIES PROJECTS
Projects identified in this category are new construction or improvements to public facilities.
Colony Park Community Center — Minor costs to complete construction of the Community Center.
Historic City Hall Project — Repair of earthquake damage to Historic City Hall, including architecture
and engineering services, storage of bricks that have fallen from the building, construction bidding
and contract negotiation, testing and abatement of mold and pigeon guano, construction, and
construction administration.
Historic City Hall- Programming and Administration— The costs associated with determining
space needs and interior layouts in preparation for the move back into Historic City Hall.
HVAC Unit Replacement — Replacement of one HVAC unit per year as needed in City buildings.
CATEGORY F: PARKS PROJECTS
Parks projects identified in this category are for repair and enhancement projects.
Atascadero Creek Trail Enhancement Project — Design and construction of a pedestrian trail from
EI Camino Real to the Colony Park Community Center. Finish construction of the existing Portola to
San Gabriel portion.
Lake Park Sign, Frontage and Zoo Wall Improvements — Landscaping and other improvements
along Highway 41 from the Lake Park driveway to the Veteran's Memorial, including signage for the
Lake Park and Zoo, and installation of a10 -foot high masonry wall for the length of the Zoo along
Highway 41.
Zoo Restroom and Entrance Project — Design and construct expanded restroom facilities and an
entrance building at the Charles Paddock Zoo in accordance with Lake Park and Zoo Master Plan
design guidelines.
CATEGORY G: MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
Projects identified in this category support multi -modal transportation, routes to school, miscellaneous
road repair and advanced studies for future projects.
Downtown Streetscape Improvements Phase II — Pedestrian and operational improvements for the
Downtown according to the Redevelopment Visioning Committee Plan. This includes bulb outs,
landscaped medians, street furniture, lighting, widening of sidewalk in the Sunken Gardens,
pedestrian tunnel improvements and paving of EI Camino Real from Traffic Way to Rosario and from
West Mall to Highway 41.
Downtown Streetscape Improvements Phase III — Pedestrian and operational improvements for
the Downtown according the Redevelopment Visioning Committee Plan. This includes bulb outs,
landscaped medians, street furniture, lighting, widening of sidewalks and paving of EI Camino Real
from Rosario to San Jacinto.
Curbaril Park and Ride — Expand Park and Ride lot to accommodate additional parking spaces
San Gabriel Routes to School Project — Construct roadside path from San Gabriel Road School to
Highway 41. Path includes new sidewalks, drainage and a lighted crosswalk.
Sidewalk Improvements - Construct access improvements at various locations along the right-of-
way in Atascadero.
Bus Stop Improvements — Construct new bus stops, including shelters, benches, and lighting, in the
downtown area.
Bus Shelter / Paved Parking Area — Installation of bus shelter and paved parking area at the
corporate yard.
Driver and Vehicle Safety and Security Project — Installation of safety lighting and security
cameras at the corporate yard bus shelter.
Downtown Lighting Project — Provide for the replacement of, and addition to, street lighting in the
downtown study area.
Maiden Statue Restoration — Restoration of the historic statue in the Sunken Gardens.
Creek Improvements — Provides for creek clean up, bank stabilization and aesthetics to enhance
downtown.
Parking Improvements - Provide for improvements identified in the Downtown Parking Study.
CATEGORY H: WASTEWATER PROJECTS
Collection System Video Taping — Assess the condition of the City's sewer system to determine
future capital improvements that are needed.
Wastewater Plume Model and Groundwater Monitoring — Assess the condition of the Atascadero
Groundwater Subbasin through modeling and assess existing water quality by direct sampling.
Treatment Plant Master Control Improvements - This project will lay the foundation on which the
SCADA system can be established. Includes Master Control Center (located at treatment plant), Lift
Stations #5 and #3 (the largest in the collection system) control over haul, repeaters at Castle Rock
and ASH, temperature controls, shelving, and storage improvements to existing facilities at the
WWTP control building.
Colony Park Lift Station Pump #3 — Purchase of a third pump at Lift Station #5 to ensure pump
station operational integrity.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks / Barscreen — Construct solids removal and handling
facilities at the wastewater treatment plant. This project will remove inorganic solids from the waste
stream.
Lift Station #6 Design Build - Redesign Lift Station #6 to include a greater detention time there by
decreasing the number of sanitary sewer overflows incurred at the Lift Station. Make site
improvements to Lift Station #6 due to recently expanded easement to create area for odor control
devices.
Lift Station #3 Rehabilitation — Rehabilitation of the Lift Station's sewage pumps, pipe, valves, and
wet well liner.
Lift Station #7 Abandonment / Design - Abandon the Lift Station in order to save future operational
and rehabilitation costs.
Lift Station #2 Redesign — Rehabilitate existing wet well including liner and pipe designs.
Treatment Plant Road Improvements — Construct asphalt repairs and seal coat certain roads
around the Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration Lagoon.
Treatment Plant Fencing Project — Construct additional security fencing in the Wastewater
Treatment Plant due to increased public access and activity.
4" Emergency Bypass Pump Replacement — Replacement of failed bypass pump. The
replacement pump will aid in minimizing sanitary sewer overflows within the City's infrastructure and
facilities, including 12 sewage Lift Stations.
Biosolids Final Processing Area - Construct paving and curbing in the area in which the City's
biosolids are spread out to segregate the material.
Pond Edge Stabilization Riprap - The riprap will be placed along the edge of the pond at high water
level to prevent additional bank erosion.
Lift Station #5 Overflow Pond Replacement - Replace the Lift Station #5 overflow pond with a new
pond directly next to the plant. This frees up space for the Community Center, which will be used for
various recreational activities.
CATEGORY I: OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS AND CAPITAL OUTLAY
Other Special Projects and Capital Outlay — Various special projects and capital outlay have been
funded including police equipment, vehicles and equipment, native tree replanting, and CDBG grant
projects.
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EXHIBIT A: 2007 Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan Spreadsheet
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Five Year Capital Improvement Plar
CATEGORY A: ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Interchange Circulation Improvements I $ 290,000 IS 1,600,000 Is 1,890,000
US 101 / Highway 41 Interchange Improvements 1 400,0001 1 1 1 400,000
CATEGORY B: ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECTS
2006/2007 Road Rehabilitation Project
250,000
660,000
350,000
Santa Lucia Bridge Railing @ Llano Road 35,000 100,000
910,000
Estimated
Project Title
Proposed
Proposed
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
Total for Five
2007.2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
Year Period
CATEGORY A: ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Interchange Circulation Improvements I $ 290,000 IS 1,600,000 Is 1,890,000
US 101 / Highway 41 Interchange Improvements 1 400,0001 1 1 1 400,000
CATEGORY B: ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECTS
2006/2007 Road Rehabilitation Project
250,000
660,000
350,000
Santa Lucia Bridge Railing @ Llano Road 35,000 100,000
910,000
Traffic Way Road Rehabilitation Project
585,000
Amapoa Drainage Study
80,000 80,000
585,000
Road Slope Stabilization Project
518,500
518,500
Road Rehabiliation- 5 Year Maintenance
50,000
450,000
500,000
Atascadero Avenue Road Rehabilitation
49,500
643,500
693,000
San Andres Road Rehabilitation
50,000
300,000
350,000
Santa Rosa Road Rehabilitation -US 101 to Morro Road
65,000
845,000
910,000
EI Camino Rehabilitation- Rosario to San Anselmo
50,000
650,000
700,000
San Fernando Road Rehabilitation Project
58,500
760,500
819,000
Local Road Paving Projects
126,370 1,400,000
1,526,370
Minor Street Overlay Projects
217,060
291,020
305,000
312,000 320,000
1,445,080
Street Maintenance District Project
57,400
57,400
CATEGORY C: BRIDGE PROJECTS
Lewis Avenue Bridge Project 1,586,170
1,586,170
Downtown Pedestrian Bridge Project 100,000 250,000
350,000
Santa Lucia Bridge Railing @ Llano Road 35,000 100,000
135,000
Santa Rosa Road Bridge Widening at Atas Lake 50,000 250,000
300,000
CATEGORY D: DRAINAGE PROJECTS
2006/2007 Drainage Improvement Program
20,000 20,000
2006 Marchant Avenue Drainage Project
348,000 348,000
San Jacinto at Traffic Way Drainage Project
20,000 130,000 150,000
Drainage Enchancement Project
25,000 250,000 275,000
Amapoa Drainage Study
80,000 80,000
EXHIBIT A: 2007 Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan Spreadsheet
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Five Year Capital Improvement Plar
CATEGORY E: FACILITIES PROJECTS
New Corporate Yard
370,540
370,540
Colony Park Community Center
4,666,490
4.666,490
Estimated
Project Title
Proposed
Proposed
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
Total for Five
387,600
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
Year Period
CATEGORY E: FACILITIES PROJECTS
New Corporate Yard
370,540
370,540
Colony Park Community Center
4,666,490
4.666,490
Earthquake Repairs- Historic City Hall
900,000 9,740,000 13,902,000
24,542,000
CCHE - Historic City Hall Rehabilitation
240,000 3,760,000
4,000,000
Fire Station #2 Living Quarters Addition
40,000 347,600
387,600
CATEGORY F: PARKS PROJECTS
Lake Park Restroom Access
249,720
2,306,200
249,720
Alvord Field Enhancement Project
25.000
125.000
150,000
Lake Park Sign and Frontage Improvements
30,000
240,000
270,000
Zoo Wall and Signage
30,000
240,000
270,000
Zoo Restroom Project
47,000
216,000
263,000
Zoo Entrance Improvement Project
50,000
450,000
500,000
Santa Rosa Pedestrian Bridge
75,000
43,830
75,000
Lake Park Parking Lot Renovation
25,000
100,000
125,000
Paloma Park Playground Project
225,000
220,000
225,000
Colony Park Master Plan Improvements
40,000 380,000
420,000
Paloma Park Improvements
60,000 500,000
560,000
Lake Park Master Plan Improvements
Historic City Hall Parking Lot Improvements
50,000 500,000
550,000
CATEGORY G: MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
Downtown Streetscape Improvements II
500,000
2,306,200
2,806,200
Downtown Underground Utility Project
40,000
1,620,000
1,660,000
Sidewalk Improvements at Colony Park
325,850
325,850
Creek Improvements
300,000
500,000
800,000
Parking Improvements
500,000
500,000
Wayfinding Program
43,830
419,770
250,000
713,600
Maiden Statue Renovation
70,000
150,000
220,000
Sidewalk Improvements
35,000 200,000
235,000
Downtown Streetscape Improvements III
100,000 1,400,000
1,500,000
Historic City Hall Parking Lot Improvements
500,000
500,000
EXHIBIT A: 2007 Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan Spreadsheet
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Five Year Capital Improvement Plar
CATEGORY H: WASTEWATER PROJECTS
Surge Tank Replacement -Pump Station #1
50,000
50,000
Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition System
25,000 275,000
300,000
Estimated
Project Title
Proposed
Proposed
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
Total for Five
500,000
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
Year Period
CATEGORY H: WASTEWATER PROJECTS
Surge Tank Replacement -Pump Station #1
50,000
50,000
Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition System
25,000 275,000
300,000
Treatment Plant Road Repairs
60,000
60,000
Pump Station #11 Upgrade Project
35,000
35,000
Lift Station # 5 Relocation
500,000
500,000
Pump Sation Odor Control
75,000
75,000
Treatment Plant Fencing
44,000
44,000
ECR Sewer Main Replacement -at Del Rio Road
90,000 780,000
870,000
Lft Station # 6 Renovation
50,000 250,000
300,000
$ 13,234,560 $ 23,045,090 $ 16,784,000 S 7,108,870 S 2,300,000 $ 63,667,520
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Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Callie Taylor, Associate Planner, 470-3448, ctaylor@atascadero.org
Preliminary Briefing
Title 9 Zoning Text Update Strategy
PLN 2009-1331
(City of Atascadero)
SUBJECT:
Overview of a strategy for Zone Text Amendments to Title 9, Planning and Zoning, of
the Atascadero Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission review proposed strategy for text changes
and provide comments to staff.
Situation and Facts:
1. Applicant: City of Atascadero
2. General Plan Designation: Citywide
3. Zoning District: Citywide
BACKGROUND:
Zoning Regulations for the City of Atascadero are identified in Title 9 of the Atascadero
Municipal Code, which is referred to the "Planning and Zoning Ordinance." These
regulations are established to protect and promote the public health, safety, and
welfare. The Planning and Zoning Ordinance is designed to provide a regulatory
structure for the development of land uses in a manner that:
(a) Encourages and supports the goals and policies of the General Plan,
(b) Minimizes adverse effects on the public resulting from the inappropriate
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creation, location, use or design of building sites, structures, or other land
uses by providing appropriate standards for development, and
(c) Protects and enhances the unique and significant natural, historic, cultural
and scenic resources within the City.
The Zoning Code includes regulation of the kinds of activities which are acceptable on
particular lots (such as open space, residential, agricultural, commercial, or industrial),
the densities at which those activities are allowed (from low-density housing such as
single-family homes to high-density such as apartment buildings), the height of
buildings, the amount of space structures may occupy, the location of a building on the
lot (setbacks), the proportions of the types of space on a lot (such as how much
landscaped space, impervious surface, traffic lanes, and parking must be provided).
The underlying purpose of the Zoning Ordinance regulations is to implement the
General Plan.
Chapter 3 of the Planning and Zoning Ordinance establishes zoning districts and
overlay districts in order to separate incompatible land uses from each other. The
following zoning districts are established in Chapter 3:
Agricultural Zoning Districts:
• Agriculture (A) - Established to protect, preserve, and encourage agriculture on
suitable land. Intended to support and encourage the continuation of the
Agricultural Preserve Program and the maintenance of productive open space.
Residential Zoning Districts:
• Residential Suburban (RS) - Large lot residential uses in areas outside the urban
services line or in other areas where large lots are desirable to protect land uses
and buildings subject to inundation, steep slopes or other hazards. Lot sizes
range from 2 '/2 to 10 acres.
• Residential Single Family (RSF) - Single-family residential areas within the urban
services line. Lot sizes range from one-half ('/2) to 2'/2 acres.
• Limited Single Family Residential (LSF) - Single-family residential areas within
the urban services line where the raising of farm animals would not be allowable.
Lot sizes range from one-half ('/2) to 2 '/2 acres.
• Residential Multiple Family (RMF) - Established to provide for apartment,
condominium, and townhouse development where higher density residential
development is desired within the urban services line. Minimum lot size is one-
half ('/2) acre; smaller lot sizes may be allowed for planned developments,
provided that the overall density within the project conforms with the zone (either
10 (RMF -10) or 16 (RMF -16) units per acre).
Commercial Zoning Districts:
0 Commercial Neighborhood (CN) - Established to provide for small scale retail
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shopping and personal service facilities at the neighborhood level. Situated to
serve the limited shopping and service needs of the immediately surrounding
residential area.
• Commercial Professional (CP) - Established to provide for offices and limited
retail shopping and personal service facilities along arterials and major
collectors. Situated to serve streets with higher traffic volumes while also
serving to provide a compatible transition between such streets and adjacent
single-family residential areas.
• Commercial Retail (CR) - Established to provide for a wide range of commercial
uses to accommodate most of the retail and service needs of the residents of the
City and surrounding areas.
• Commercial Service (CS) - Established to provide for light manufacturing and
large lot service commercial needs of the residents of the City and surrounding
areas.
• Commercial Tourist (CT) - Established to provide for limited commercial uses.
Intended primarily to serve the public traveling along Highway 101.
• Commercial Park (CPK) - Established to provide for large lot commercial and
light manufacturing uses. It is intended that special attention be given to
providing for comprehensive development plans to achieve appropriate functional
relationships between various uses and preclude "piecemeal" development of
existing larger lots.
Downtown Zoning Districts: The downtown zoning districts are intended to develop
an attractive, pedestrian -oriented, and economically successful downtown area by
providing for a mixture of commercial, office, and residential land uses in two and three
story buildings of traditional architectural styles. These zones were recently added to
the Zoning Ordinance in 2001.
• Downtown Commercial (DC) - Intended to enhance the economic viability and
pedestrian -oriented character of the downtown by encouraging a wide range of
retail shops, including artisan craft sales and production, restaurants,
entertainment facilities, lodging, and non -automotive services (banks, health
care, etc.). Offices primarily limited upper floors and residential uses allowed on
upper floors only, leaving prime first floor spaces available for retail and
restaurant spaces.
• Downtown Office (DO) - Intended to apply to properties that border the DC
District, where a wide variety of professional and other office uses will encourage
a weekday pedestrian flow that can take advantage of the restaurant and
shopping opportunities in the overall downtown area.
Industrial Zoning Districts:
• Industrial Park (IP) - Established to provide for the light manufacturing and large
lot service commercial needs of the residents of the City and surrounding areas.
• Industrial (1) - Established to provide suitable locations for heavy manufacturing
and industrial uses within the City.
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Miscellaneous Special Zoning Districts:
• Recreation (L) - Established to provide suitable locations and standards for the
development of recreational facilities accommodating the needs of the general
public.
• Special Recreation (LS) - Established to provide suitable locations and standards
for the development of recreational facilities on land in private ownership. This
zone also provides for residential and agricultural uses where intensive
recreational activity may not be appropriate.
• Public (P) - Established to provide suitable locations and standards for the
maintenance and development of public and quasi -public facilities and services.
Overlay districts, such as planned development overlays, historic sites, flood hazards,
etc., are also established in order to protect public safety and the environment and to
preserve scenic, cultural, and historic resources. The Planning Commission often
reviews applications for proposed planned development overlays, which are designed to
identify areas where development standards, density increases, or processing
procedures would be different from those established by the underlying zoning district.
In additional to the written text in the Municipal Code, the City uses an official Zoning
Map to designate the different zones throughout the City. The Zoning Map coincides
with the land uses identified in the General Plan, and further clarifies land uses by
subcategories.
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Each zoning district has specific development standards, setbacks, and minimum lot
sizes. The type of uses allowed, or conditionally allowed, in each zone is also unique.
Definitions of each type of land use are included at the end of Chapter 3 in the Planning
and Zoning Ordinance. "Special uses" are further explained in Chapter 6, where specific
permit requirements or performance standards are identified. An approval procedure
(Conditional Use Permit or Administrative Use Permit) may be necessary to establish
certain land uses in various zoning districts, or the use may be allowed, or not allowed.
Staff has prepared a matrix of current Zoning Code uses and the permitting procedure
for each use within each zone. This matrix is attached and can assist the Planning
Commission review future updates to the Zoning Code definitions, compatible uses for
each zone, and permitting procedures.
Allowable Uses: Identified for each zone in Chapter 3 of the Planning and Zoning
Ordinance. An applicant or owner may obtain a building permit or business license
without additional Planning approvals. Allowable uses are not reviewed by Planning
Commission and neighbors are not noticed. Any special use requirements identified in
Chapter 6, and any standard or zone specific development standards must be met for
new uses and new construction permits.
Conditional Uses: Specifically identified for each zone in Chapter 3 of the Planning and
Zoning Ordinance. The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process is used to review land
use proposals of a nature or magnitude which could significantly affect their
surroundings. Multi -family residential developments consisting of twelve (12) or more
units and non-residential developments containing 10,000 square feet or more of
building or outdoor storage area are also processed through CUPs. Because of the
intensity of such uses, public review and input into decisions on whether to approve
such proposals is needed. Property owners located within 300 feet of the subject
property (1000 feet for Residential Suburban Zone) are notified of the hearing. The
CUP is a discretionary approval. The Planning Commission reviews the use permits,
and may approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the CUP. Conditional approvals
may include provisions such as time limits or phasing schedules, specific on-site or off-
site improvements, periodic review or limiting the permit to a specified period of time, or
any other conditions judged by the Planning Commission to be necessary to achieve
compatibility between the proposed use and its site, its immediate surroundings, and
the community. Business licenses and building permits may not be issued for
conditional uses without CUP approval.
Administrative Use Permit: The requirement for an Administrative Use Permit (AUP)
may be identified in the land use definition at the end of Chapter 3, or in the special use
requirements listed in Chapter 6. An AUP is intended to allow for public review of land
use proposals which are not of sufficient magnitude or complexity to warrant a Planning
Commission hearing, but which could have a noticeable impact in the neighborhood.
This procedure ensures public review of proposed uses so that they will be compatible
with existing or desired conditions in their neighborhoods. The Community Development
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Department hearing officer (Director) shall hold a public hearing to review whether
findings can be made to approve the application. Property owners located within 300
feet of the subject property (1000 feet for Residential Suburban Zone) are notified of the
hearing. Business licenses and building permits may not be issued for these particular
uses without AUP approval.
Not Allowed: Some uses are not identified on the lists of allowable or conditional uses in
a particular zone, and therefore, are not allowed within that zone. If a use is not
identified for a zone, then it is considered to be incompatible with the other uses in the
zoning district, or inconsistent with the character of the zone. A Zoning Text
Amendment would need to be approved to add a use to particular zone, or a Zoning
Map Amendment would need to be approved to change the zoning designation of a
particular property.
Zoning Text Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments:
The uses and requirements of the Planning and Zoning Ordinance or the zoning
designations on the official zoning map may be amended through Zoning Text
Amendments or Zoning Map Amendments. The City Council must find that public
necessity, convenience, or welfare require the amendment. Public workshops and
preliminary Planning Commission and City Council review sessions are often held to
receive input on proposed zoning amendments. Text amendments are drafted by staff,
and then scheduled and noticed for a Planning Commission public hearing. At the
hearing, the Commission receives testimony from parties interested in the proposed text
amendment, considers the recommendations of the Planning Director, and then adopts
a recommendation to the City Council. At a public hearing the City Council reviews the
Planning Commission's recommendation and votes to approve or disapprove the
Zoning Amendment. The final draft of the new text is officially approved through a
second reading, by title only, at the second City Council session on the text or map
amendment.
ANALYSIS:
The current Atascadero Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 1983 in order to implement
the 1980 General Plan and to be consistent with state law. Many parts of the Zoning
Ordinance, including the land use definitions identified in Chapter 3, were derived from
the original County Zoning Ordinance which was in effect prior to City incorporation.
Several Zone Text Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments have been approved
over the years in order to make minor amendments to zoning districts, land uses,
development standards, etc.
Many of the land use definitions identified in the current ordinance have become
outdated and many uses and businesses which have become more popular with
changing times are not identified in the ordinance. Many definitions are written to be too
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general, too precise, or repetitive, which can create conflicts throughout the ordinance.
At this time, staff is recommending a series of updates to the uses and definitions in the
Zoning Ordinance in order to consolidate land uses, clarify key aspects of the code, and
to update the code for more modern uses that are commonly proposed by business
owners today. Updates would be primarily confined to Chapter 3 (Zoning) and Chapter
6 (Special Uses) to update definitions, allowable and conditional uses by zone, and any
applicable special use requirements.
Staff recommends that the zoning text update be broken up in to several parts to allow
for a manageable and understandable update process. Major section updates would be
analyzed through public workshops and discussions with the Planning Commission and
City Council for input. The following zoning updates correspond to the City Council's
goals to provide for boutique events throughout the City, which are currently not
permitted on residential properties. The following sections would need to be amended
together to eliminate conflicts between sections and create a comprehensive boutique
events ordinance. Staff has listed each of these sections below for your input and
comments. A public workshop has been scheduled for Thursday, June 18th to allow the
public an opportunity to address any issues and/or business needs within the boutique
event/specialty agriculture arenas. After receiving comments from the Planning
Commission and public, staff will refine the Zoning Code updates and bring the
amendments back to Planning Commission for recommendation to City Council.
1. Boutique Events and Vacation Rentals: In January of 2009, the City Council
identified special events as one of the five main goals of this Council. The current
Planning and Zoning Ordinance has very limited guidelines for temporary events, which
are identified in AMC Section 9-6.177, which only allows for non-commercial events on
residential properties. A new land use definition is being proposed in order to develop
standards for "boutique events." A boutique event might include events such as art
shows, rodeos, religious revivals, tent camps, outdoor festivals, concerts, weddings,
fundraisers, theater productions, and other similar or special events.
The proposed update would create a land use definition in Chapter 3, and boutique
events would be added to the lists of allowable or conditional uses in each of the zoning
districts. Chapter 6 would be updated to include special use standards for boutique
events in order to clearly define the size of events allowed, how often events may be
held, and what permits would be required for each type and size of event. Staff is
currently recommending identifying the permitting process for boutique events based on
the size of event, and whether the events are for commercial or non-commercial
purposes. This may be modified an/or refined after Planning Commission and public
comment is received. Boutique events could be allowed, conditionally allowed, or an
Administrative Use Permit could be required depending on the size, type, and frequency
of events on a property. Conditional Use Permits could be required for properties which
hold larger events on a regular basis. Definitions, permitting requirements, parking, and
other development standards should be identified within Chapter 6.
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Along with boutique events, code updates are suggested to clarify and define vacation
rentals. Currently, the vacation rental policy allows single-family residences to be
rented as vacation rentals (stays less than 30 -days) with a business license and
payment of TOT (Transient Occupancy Taxes) to the City. The policy states that the
entire dwelling must be rented to one group/family. Individual rooms cannot be rented
to different persons separately, and the owner cannot occupy the dwelling during the
time that it is rented as a vacation rental. Renting multiple rooms or residences on a
property currently qualifies as a bed and breakfast and requires a Conditional Use
Permit. Since many boutique events would overlap with vacation rental type uses, staff
recommends that these uses be updated together.
2. Home Occupations: Currently, the Municipal Code allows for only office uses and
handcraft -type uses as home occupations. Some minor updates are suggested to clarify
and streamline AMC Section 9-6.105 (Home Occupations) as it relates to issues such
as employees, clients, and vehicles at a residential property in relation to a home
occupation. Additional updates may be needed to coincide with the boutique events
update.
3. Agricultural Uses: Atascadero Colony was originally established as a primarily
agricultural -based community, and therefore, the Zoning Ordinance reflects this unique
history in its land uses. While there are very few agriculturally -zoned properties in the
City, the large lots and Residential Suburban Zoning Districts have historically been
used for agricultural uses such as farm animals, orchards, and roadside stands.
However, many of the land use definitions regarding agricultural use have become
outdated. The Zoning Ordinance includes extensive code text regarding agricultural
processing, food and kindred products, and farm animal raising, however, the text does
not necessarily apply to the way these types of uses operate most often today.
Agricultural uses that we often see today, such as vineyards, wine tasting, wine
production, specialty agriculture, and olive oil uses are not included or not applicable in
the current Zoning Ordinance. Staff is recommending updating the Ordinance to allow
these uses in specific zones, with permits required depending on the scale of the use,
and to clarify allowable uses that are currently vague within the code. Staff recommends
updating the agricultural sections of the ordinance in conjunction with the boutique
events section as these uses primarily relate to residential properties and can be
interdependent.
Summary
Staff recommends that these areas (boutique events, vacation rentals, home
occupations, and agricultural uses) be processed together as the first of a series of
Zoning Code updates. These items are all closely linked and should be updated
together for consistency. A public workshop has been scheduled for Thursday, June
18, 2009, to gather input from the public on these uses so that staff may incorporate
ITEM NUMBER: 4
DATE: 6_2_nq
recommendations into the proposed code text amendment. The draft text would be
presented to the Planning Commission and City Council at a study session for
modifications, and then brought back to the Planning Commission, then to the City
Council for formal adoption later this summer.
A second text update will be started once the first amendment is processed. There are
several other land use definitions and zoning issues which have been identified as
being incompatible or in need of updating. Miscellaneous definitions such as tattoo
parlors, doggy day cares and pet breeding, recreation type uses, and defining the Open
Space zone, have been suggested for updates. A second public workshop for phase 2
of the code update is tentatively scheduled for late 2009.
CONCLUSION:
Zoning regulations are identified in Title 9 of the Atascadero Municipal Code, which is
referred to the "Planning and Zoning Ordinance." Zoning districts and overlay districts
are established in order to separate incompatible land uses from each other, and a
review process is identified in order to allow, conditionally allow, or not allow land uses
in each zone. Staff is in the process of preparing a Zone Text Change consisting of a
series of future Amendments to update portions of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the
Atascadero Municipal Code, and is looking for Planning Commission, City Council, and
public input regarding potential changes. Phase I of the proposed Zone Text Change
will aim to clarify and define boutique events, vacation rentals, home occupations, and
agricultural uses. Additional land use and zoning updates will be processed as phase 2
of the zoning update.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Current Zoning Matrix
Attachment 2: Current Land Use Definitions
ITEM NUMBER
DATE: 6-2-09
ATTACHMENT 1: Current Zoning Matrix
See Following
ITEM NUMBER:
DATE: 6-2-09
ATTACHMENT 2: Current Land Use Definitions
See Following
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City of Atascadero I Zoning Matrix
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
CUP - Conditional Use Permit Required Blank - Not Permitted Use (3) - See Special Use Key on Last Page Page 1 of 7
Land Use
A
RS
RSF
LSF
RMF
CN
CP
CR
CS
CT
CPK
DC
DO
IP
I
L
LS
P
Special
Use
Regulation
Residential Uses
Caretaker Residence
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
9-6.104
Home Occupations
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
9-6.105
Live/work Projects ++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
A (1)
CUP
(2)
++
++
++
++
++
Mobilehome
Developments
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
9-6.143
Mobilehome Dwelling
A*
A*
A*
A*
9-6.142
Multi -family Dwellings ++
++
++
++
++
A
++
++
++
++
++
++
A (3)
A (3)
++
++
++
++
++
Organizational Houses
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Primary Family Housing
A*
Residential Accessory
Uses
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
9-6.106
Retirement Hotel
CUP
A
A
Secondary Residential
Units
Units
A*
A*
A*
-5.010 -
9 -5.010 -
.070
Senior Citizen Housing ++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
CUP
(4)
++
++
++
++
++
Single Family Dwelling
A*
A
A
A
A
A (3)
A (3)
A
CUP
9-6.107
Temporary Dwelling
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
9-6.176
Day Care/ Care Homes
Day Care Centers:
Child or Adult ++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
CUP*
++
++
++
++
++
9-6.125
Residential Care:
6 Residents or Less
A*
A*
A*
A*
CUP*
9-6.135
Residential Care:
7 Residents or More
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
A*
CUP*
9-6.135
Skilled Nursing Facility:
6 Residents or Less
A*
A*
A*
CUP*
A*
A*
CUP*
9-6.134
Skilled Nursing Facility:
7 Residents or More
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
A*
A*
CUP
9-6.134
Educational
Schools -Business &
Vocational
CUP*
(5)
CUP*
(5)
CUP*
(5)
CUP*
(5)
A*
A*
A*
A*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
A*
CUP*
9-6.125
Schools
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
A*
A*
A*
A*
9-6.125
Schools — Public ++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
CUP*
++
++
++
++
++
9-6.125
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
CUP - Conditional Use Permit Required Blank - Not Permitted Use (3) - See Special Use Key on Last Page Page 1 of 7
City of Atascadero I Zoning Matrix
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
CUP - Conditional Use Permit Required Blank - Not Permitted Use (3) - See Special Use Key on Last Page Page 1 of 7
Special
Use
Land Use
A
RS
RSF
LSF
RMF
CN
CP
CR
CS
CT
CPK
DC
DO
IP
I
L
LS
P
Regulation
Recreation and Public
Assembly
Amusement Services
CUP
CUP
CUP
A
A
CUP
Churches & Related
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
9-6.121
Activities
Indoor Recreation
CUP
CUP
A (6)
CUP
A
CUP
A
CUP
A
Services
Libraries, Museums
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
Membership
A
A
CUP
CUP
A
CUP
Organizations
Outdoor Recreation
CUP*
CUP*
A*
A*
CUP*
A*
9-6.123
Services
Public Assembly &
CUP
CUP
A
CUP
CUP
CUP
A
Entertainment
Public Parks &
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
A
A
++
++
++
++
++
Playgrounds ++
Rural Sports & Group
CUP*
CUP*
A*
CUP*
9-6.124
Facilities
Social & Service
A
A
A
CUP
Organizations
Sports Assembly
CUP
CUP
A
CUP
Temporary Events
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
9-6.177
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
A
A
A
A (6)
CUP
A
A
Hotels, Motels
A
A
A
CUP
CUP
Recreational Vehicle
A*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
9-6.180
Parks
(7)
Eating & Drinking Places
Bar/Tavern
CUP
CUP
CUP
A
Eating &Drinking Places
A/
A
A
A
A
A/
A
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
(10)
(10)
Eating & Drinking Places
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
with Drive -Through
Facilities
Miscellaneous
Accessory Storage
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
9-6.103
Parking Lots
CUP*
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
CUP - Conditional Use Permit Required Blank - Not Permitted Use (3) - See Special Use Key on Last Page Page 1 of 7
City of Atascadero I Zoning Matrix
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
CUP - Conditional Use Permit Required Blank - Not Permitted Use (3) - See Special Use Key on Last Page Page 1 of 7
Special
Use
Land Use
A
RS
RSF
LSF
RMF
CN
CP
CR
CS
CT
CPK
DC
DO
IP
I
L
LS
P
Regulation
Retail Sales
Artisan Shops ++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
A
++
++
++
++
++
Auto Dealers (New &
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
9-6.163
Used) & Supplies
(8)
Building Materials &
A* /
A*
A*
A*
A* (9)
A*
A*
9-6.165
Hardware
CUP*
(10)
Food & Beverage Retail
A/
A/
A
A
A (6)
A
A
CUP
Sales
CUP
CUP
(12)
(10)
(10)
Fuel & Ice Dealers
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
9-6.129
Furniture & Fixtures
A*
A*
A
A
CUP
(11)
Furniture, Home
A/
A
A/
A
A
A
Furnishings & Equipment
CUP
CUP
(12)
(10)
(11)
General Merchandise
A/
A/
A
A
A
A
A
A
CUP
Stores
CUP
CUP
(12)
(13)
(10)
(10)
Mail Order & Vending
A
A
A
A
Roadside Stands
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
9-6.117
Sales Lots
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
CUP*
9-6.139
Sexually Oriented
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
9 -16.01 -
Business
.05
Temporary or Seasonal
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
A*
9-6.174
Retail Sales
Professional Services
Financial Services &
A
A
A
A
A
A
CUP
A
Banks
(14)
(12)
(16)
(16)
Government Offices &
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
A
A
++
++
++
++
A
Facilities
(1 7)
Health Care Services
A
A
A
CUP
A
A
A
CUP
Offices
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
A*
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(15)
Temporary Offices
A*
A*
A*
A'
9-6.176
General Services
Animal Hospitals
A*
CUP*
CUP*
A*
CUP*
CUP*
9-6.110
ATMs ++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
A
A
++
++
++
++
++
Auto Repair & Services
CUP*
A*
A*
CUP*
A*
A*
9-6.164
(6)
Broadcasting Studios
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
A
A
I A
I
I A
I CUP
I A
I A
I A
I
I
I A
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
CUP - Conditional Use Permit Required Blank - Not Permitted Use (3) - See Special Use Key on Last Page Page 1 of 7
City of Atascadero I Zoning Matrix
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
CUP - Conditional Use Permit Required Blank - Not Permitted Use (3) - See Special Use Key on Last Page Page 1 of 7
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
Land Use
A
RS
RSF
LSF
RMF
CN
CP
CR
CS
CT
CPK
DC
DO
IP
I
L
LS
P
Special
Use
Regulation
General Services
Continued
Business Support
Services
CUP
(5)
CUP
(5)
CUP
(5)
CUP
(5)
A`
(18)
A'
(18)
A'
(18)
A
A
A
A
A
CUP
Cemeteries
CUP
CUP
CUP
Contract Construction
Services
A
A
A
A
Funeral Services
A
A
CUP
Kennels
A'
CUP'
CUP'
CUP'
A`
9-6.111
Laundries & Dry Cleaning
Plants
A
A
A
A
Light Repair Services
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Medical Marijuana
Dispensary
CUP'
5-13.101 -
.124
Mini -Storage
CUP
CUP
Personal Services
CUP
(5)
CUP
(5)
CUP
(5)
CUP
(5)
A /
CUP
A/
CUP
(10)
A
A
A (6)
A
Printing & Publishing
A
A
Service Stations
CUP`
CUP
CUP
A'
9-6.164
Studios — Art, Dance,
Martial Arts, Music... ++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
A
CUP
++
++
++
++
++
Agricultural Uses
Agricultural Accessory
Uses
A'
A'
A'
A'
9-6.109
Ag Processing
A
CUP
CUP
A
Crop Production &
Grazing
A'
CUP
A'
9-6.113
Farm Animal Raising
A'
A'
A'
CUP'
A'
9-6.112
Farm Equipment &
Supplies
A
A
A
A
A
Farm Labor Quarters
A'
Horticultural Specialties
A'
(19)
CUP'
(20)
A'
(19)
A'
A'
A'
A'
CUP'
9-6.116
Livestock Specialties
A'
CUP'
9-6.115
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
CUP - Conditional Use Permit Required Blank - Not Permitted Use (3) - See Special Use Key on Last Page Page 1 of 7
City of Atascadero I Zoning Matrix
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
CUP - Conditional Use Permit Required Blank - Not Permitted Use (3) - See Special Use Key on Last Page Page 1 of 7
Land Use
A
RS
RSF
LSF
RMF
CN
CP
CR
CS
CT
CPK
DC
DO
IP
I
L
LS
P
Special
Use
Regulation
Natural Resources
Fisheries & Game
Preserves
CUP
A
CUP
Forestry
A
CUP
A
A
Mining
CUP'
CUP'
Petroleum Extraction
CUP'
CUP*
9-4.148
Surface Mining
CUP'
CUP*
9-6.151
Industrial, Wholesale,
Manufacturing Uses
Apparel &Finished
Products
A/
CUP
(11)
A
A
A
Chemical Products
CUP
CUP
CUP
Collection Stations
A*
A`
A"
A*
A`
A'
A'
A'
A'
A'
A'
A"
A*
A*
CUP"
9-6.130
Concrete, Gypsum, &
Plaster Products
CUP
CUP
A
Electronic & Scientific
Instruments
A/
CUP
(11)
A
A
A
Food & Kindred Products
A*
CUP`
A`
A`
A`
W
9-6.128
Glass Products
Manufacturing
CUP
CUP
CUP
A
Lumber & Wood
Products
CUP
CUP
A
Machinery Manufacturing
CUP
CUP
A
Metal Industries, Primary
CUP
Paper Products
CUP
CUP
A
Paving Materials
CUP
CUP
A
Pipelines
A/
CUP
(21)
A/
CUP
(21)
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Petroleum Refining &
Related Industries
CUP
Plastics & Rubber
Products
CUP
CUP
CUP
Recycling & Scrap
CUP'
CUP`
9-6.131
Recycling Centers
CUP'
CUP'
9-6.132
Research & Development
(Technology)++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
A
A
++
++
++
++
++
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
CUP - Conditional Use Permit Required Blank - Not Permitted Use (3) - See Special Use Key on Last Page Page 1 of 7
City of Atascadero I Zoning Matrix
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
CUP - Conditional Use Permit Required Blank - Not Permitted Use (3) - See Special Use Key on Last Page Page 1 of 7
Special
Use
Land Use
A
RS
RSF
LSF
RMF
CN
CP
CR
CS
CT
CPK
DC
DO
IP
I
L
LS
P
Regulation
Industrial, Wholesale,
Manufacturing Uses
Continued
Research and
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
++
CUP
CUP
++
++
++
++
++
Development, Inc. Bio.,
Chemical, &
Pharmaceutical ++
Small Scale
A
A
A
A
A
Manufacturing
Stone & Cut Stone
A /
A
A
A
Products
CUP
(11)
Storage Yard
CUP*
A*
A*
9-6.140
Structural Clay & Pottery-
CUP
CUP
A
Related Products
Textile Mills
CUP
CUP
CUP
Transit Stations &
CUP
CUP
A
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Terminals
Utility Service Centers
A
A
A
CUP
CUP
CUP
Utility Transmission
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
CUP
CUP
A
A
A
A
Facilities
Vehicle & Freight
CUP
CUP
CUP
Terminals
Vehicle & Equipment
CUP*
CUP*
A*
A*
CUP
9-6.183
Storage
1(18)
Warehousing
CUP
CUP
A
A
Wholesaling &
A
A
A
A
Distribution
Setbacks & Height
0
Limitations
Maximum Building
30 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.
35 ft.
35 ft.
35 ft.
35 ft.
35 ft.
45 ft.
45 ft.
35 ft.
45 ft.
45 ft.
35 ft.
35 ft.
35 ft.
9-4.113
Height
(22)
(23)
(26)
(26)
Front Setback
25 ft.
25 ft.
25 ft.
25 ft.
25 ft.
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
9-4.106
(27)
(27)
Side Setback
5 ft.
5 ft.
5 ft.
5 ft.
5 ft.
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
5 ft.
5 ft.
None
9-4.107
Side Setback: Corner Lot
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
5 ft.
5 ft.
None
9-4.107
Rear Setback
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
9-4.108
(24)
(24)
(24)
(24)
(24)
(24)
(25)
(25)
(24)
(24)
(25)
(25)
(25)
(25)
(25)
(25)
(25)
(25)
Rear Setback: Double
12'/2
12'h
12'/2
12'/2
12'/3
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
9-4.106
Frontage Lot
ft.
ft.
ft.
ft.
ft.
A - Allowed Use ++ - Listed in Downtown Only; does not apply to other zones * - Special Use Regulation Printed 1/15/08
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(1) Permitted use if the residential quarters are located on the second
or third floors
(2) Conditional Use Permit required if the residential quarters are
located on the first floor
(3) Residential uses allowed only on second and third floor, except sites
north of Olmeda Avenue
(4) Use allowed only on sites north of Olmeda Avenue
(5) When established in a residential structure of historical importance
(6) Only when clearly subordinate and incidental to an allowable use as
provided in this section
(7) Only when clearly subordinate and incidental to an allowable use or
an approved conditional use
(8) Vehicle display/sales allowed indoors only
(9) Display/sales allowed indoors only
(10) Allowed where areas of use are less than two thousand five
hundred (2,500) square feet per store; CUP required where areas
of use are greater than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square
feet per store
(11) Allowed where areas of use are less than five thousand (5,000)
square feet; CUP required where areas of use exceed five
thousand (5,000) square feet
(12) Allowed when established in conjunction with a commercial center
containing at least one major commercial tenant with a minimum of
twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of floor area
(13) Allowed where related to recreational use on the site
(14) Allowed where the aggregate area of the uses, in combination with
other "office" uses does not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the
available floor area of the project or neighborhood center
(15) Allowed where the aggregate area of the uses, in combination with
other "financial services" does not exceed thirty percent (30%) of
the available floor area of the project or neighborhood center
City of Atascadero I Zoning Matrix
(16) Without drive-through
(17) City, County, State or Federal government or public utilities only
(18) Where all areas of use are located within a building
(19) Allowed where no permanent retail facilities are provided
(20) Conditional Use permit required where permanent retail facilities
are provided
(21) Allowed where Pipelines are below the surface and where pipelines
are not used to convey toxic or hazardous substances other than
gasoline, crude oil, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied
natural gas; CUP required where pipelines are not below the
surface and where pipelines are used to convey toxic or hazardous
substances other than gasoline, crude oil, natural gas, liquefied
petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas.
(22) 2 story max
(23) 3 story max
(24) Where the rear property line is adjacent to an alley, the rear
setback shall be a minimum of five (5) feet, except where the alley
provides vehicular access to the interior of the building, in which
case the setback shall be ten (10) feet.
(25) Where the rear property line abuts a residential zone or use, the
rear setback shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet for buildings or
portions of buildings which exceed twelve (12) feet in height.
(26) Height limit shall be eighteen (18) feet on the west side of EI
Camino Real between Atascadero Creek and the lot line common
to Lots 19 and 20, Block H -B, Atascadero Colony Map.
(27) Downtown zones shall not have any front setback, except for
building insets designed to accommodate outdoor eating and
seating areas, and except for East and West Mall between EI
Camino Real and Palma Avenue, where a minimum of twenty (20)
feet is required.
Accessory
The indoor or outdoor storage of various materials on the same site
Storage
as a principal building or land use which is other than storage,
Used) and
which supports the activities or conduct of the principal use.
Agricultural
Includes any use that is customarily part of an agricultural activity
Accessory
and is clearly incidental and secondary to that activity and does not
Uses
change the character of the agricultural use. Agricultural accessory
uses include grazing, crop production to feed animals, and related
storage of vehicles and personal property, and accessory
Auto Repair
structures including barns, stables and corrals.
Ag
Establishment performing a variety of operations on crops
Processing
subsequent to their harvest, with the intent of preparing them for
market or further processing and packaging at a distance from the
agricultural area including: alfalfa cubing; hay baling and cubing;
Bar/Tavern
corn shelling; drying of corn, rice, hay, fruits and vegetables; grain
cleaning and custom grinding; custom grist mills; custom milling of
flour, feed and grain; sorting, grading and packaging of fruits and
vegetables; tree nut hulling and shelling; cotton ginning; and
wineries.
Amusement
Establishments providing indoor amusement or entertainment on
Services
payment of a fee or admission charge, such as: arcades and coin-
Bed and
operated amusements; card rooms, billiard and pool halls as a
Breakfast
primary use; alleys; ice skating and roller skating; dance halls, and
ballrooms which are principal uses rather than being subordinate to
an eating or drinking place; gymnasiums, reducing salons, health
Broadcasting
and exercise facilities that do not include courts or similar facilities
Studios
designed for tennis, handball, racquetball or similar indoor
participation sports.
Animal
Establishments primarily engaged in performing services for
Hospitals
animals, including veterinary services and animal hospitals. Does
Building
not include kennels, which are listed as a separate category.
Apparel and
Manufacturing establishments, known as the cutting -up and needle
Finished
trades, producing clothing and fabricating products by cutting and
Products
sewing purchased woven or knit textile fabrics, plastics and furs.
Included in the apparel industries are three (3) types of
establishments: (i) "regular" or inside factories; (2) contract
factories; and (3) apparel jobbers. Regular factories perform all of
the usual manufacturing functions within their own plant; the
Business
contract factories manufacture apparel from materials owned by
Support
others; and apparel jobbers perform the entrepreneurial functions
Services
of a manufacturing company, such as buying raw materials,
designing and preparing samples, arranging for the manufacture of
the garments from their materials and selling of the finished
apparel. Also includes leather and leather products, tanning and
finished products. Custom tailors and dressmakers not operating
as a factory are not included.
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Auto Dealers
Retail and wholesale trade establishments selling new and used
(New and
automobiles, including, but not limited to, light trucks, motorcycles
Used) and
and mopeds. Also includes establishments selling new parts and
Supplies
accessories within a building for the above. Does not include
establishments dealing exclusively in used parts. Includes
automobile repair shops only when maintained by establishment
engaged in the sale of vehicles on the same site. Does not include
"service stations," which are separately defined.
Auto Repair
Service establishments primarily engaged in the repair, alteration,
and Services
painting, washing or waxing of automobiles. May also include rental
of cars, trucks or trailers; leasing of cars and trucks. Does not
include repair shops which are subordinate to and maintained by a
vehicle dealership.
Bar/Tavern
Establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold for on-site
consumption, which is not part of a larger restaurant. Includes bars,
taverns, pubs, night clubs, and similar establishments where any
food service is subordinate to the sale of alcoholic beverages. May
also include beer brewing as part of a microbrewery, and other
beverage tasting facilities. Does not include adult entertainment
businesses.
Bed and
Transient lodging establishments primarily engaged in providing
Breakfast
overnight or otherwise temporary lodging for the general public.
Such establishments provide limited meal service, generally
breakfast, for lodgers.
Broadcasting
Communications uses including radio, television, telegraph and
Studios
telephone broadcasting and receiving stations which are facilities
and equipment enclosed entirely within buildings, except for
accessory transmission facilities such as antennas, satellite
receiving dishes and similar transmission and receiving apparatus.
Building
Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in the sale of lumber
Materials and
and other building materials, including paint, wallpaper, glass,
Hardware
hardware, nursery stock, lawn and garden supplies. Includes all
such stores selling to the general public, even if sales to
contractors account for a larger proportion of total sales.
Establishments primarily selling plumbing, heating, and air
conditioning equipment and electrical supplies are classified in
"Wholesaling and Distribution."
Business
Service establishments housed primarily within buildings, which
Support
provide particular businesses with services that are maintenance
Services
and repair related, service oriented, testing, rental, etc. This group
includes: outdoor advertising services; mail advertising services
(reproduction and shipping); blueprinting, photocopying,
photofinishing, commercial art and design (production); services to
structures, such as window cleaning, exterminators, janitorial
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Collection
services; heavy equipment and business equipment repair services
Stations
including welding repair and armature rewinding and repair (except
vehicle repair which is included under "Auto Repair and Service");
computer related services (rental, repair, and maintenance);
research and development laboratories, including testing facilities;
protective services (other than office -related); equipment rental
yards are included under "Vehicle and Equipment Storage" and
Concrete,
which include the leasing of tools, machinery and other business
Gypsum, and
items, except vehicles; trading stamp services: repair of large size
Plaster
consumer products including major appliances; and other business
Products
services that may be of a "heavy service" nature.
Caretaker
A permanent residence that is secondary or accessory to the
Residence
principal use activity occurring on a property. A caretaker dwelling
Construction
is used for housing a caretaker employed on the site of any
Services
nonresidential use where a caretaker is needed for security
purposes or to provide twenty-four (24) hour care or monitoring of
plants, animals, equipment, or other conditions on the site. Also
includes separate quarters for servants who are employed by the
occupant of the principal dwelling on the property. Does not include
housing for caretaker -type employees in the Agriculture Zone
which is defined as "Farm Labor Quarters."
Cemeteries
Interment establishments engaged in subdividing property into
cemetery lots and offering burial plots or air space for sale.
Crop
Includes animal cemeteries and cemetery, mausoleum and
Production
columbarium operations. Excludes funeral parlor and related
and Grazing
facilities which are listed under "Funeral Services."
Chemical
Manufacturing establishments producing basic chemicals and
Products
establishments manufacturing products predominantly by chemical
processes. Establishments classified in this major group
Eating and
manufactures three (3) general classes of products: (1) basic
Drinking
chemicals such as acids, alkalis, salts, and organic chemicals; (2)
Places
chemical products to be used in further manufacture such as
synthetic fibers, plastic materials, dry colors, and pigments; (3)
finished chemical products to be used for ultimate consumption
such as drugs, cosmetics, and soaps; or to be used as materials or
supplies in other industries such as paints, fertilizers and
explosives.
Churches and
Religious organization facilities operated for worship or for
Related
promotion of religious activities, including churches and religious
Activities
Sunday -type schools. Other establishments maintained by religious
Eating and
organizations, such as educational institutions, hospitals and other
Drinking
operations that may be considered commercial in nature if not run
Places with
by the religious organization (such as a recreational camp) are
Drive -Through
classified according to their respective activities.
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Collection
Facilities for the temporary accumulation and storage of recyclable
Stations
discarded materials, which are subsequently transported to
recycling centers or solid waste disposal sites for further
processing. Does not include automobile wrecking yards or any
recycling processing facilities, which are listed under "Recycling
and Scrap." Does not include temporary storage of toxic,
mutagenic or radioactive waste materials.
Concrete,
Manufacturing establishments primarily engaged in producing
Gypsum, and
concrete building block, brick and all types of pre -cast and prefab
Plaster
concrete products. Also includes ready -mix concrete batch plants,
Products
lime manufacturing, and the manufacture of gypsum products, such
as plasterboard.
Contract
Service establishments primarily engaged in construction, including
Construction
new work, additions, alterations, and repairs. Construction activities
Services
are generally administered or managed from a relatively fixed place
of business, but the actual construction work is performed at one or
more different sites which may be dispersed geographically. Three
(3) broad types of construction activity are covered: building
construction by general contractors or by operative builders, other
construction by general contractors, and construction by special
trade contractors such as electrical, air conditioning and plumbing
contractors, or others such as well drilling services. The installation
of prefabricated buildings and equipment is also included.
Crop
Agricultural uses including the production of grains, field crops,
Production
vegetables, melons, fruits, tree nuts, flower fields and seed
and Grazing
production, tree and sod farms, crop services and crop harvesting.
Also includes the raising or feeding of beef cattle, sheep and goats
by grazing or pasturing. Does not include feedlots, which are not
allowed.
Eating and
Restaurants and other establishments selling prepared foods and
Drinking
drinks for consumption on the premises, as well as facilities for
Places
dancing and other entertainment which are secondary and
subordinate to the principal use of the establishment as an eating
and drinking place. Also includes lunch counters and refreshment
stands selling prepared goods and drinks for immediate
consumption. Restaurants, lunch counters, and drinking places
operated as subordinate service facilities within other
establishments are not included here unless they are operated as
leased departments by outside operators. Does not include
establishments with drive-through facilities.
Eating and
Establishments which include points of service where customers
Drinking
are served prepared food without leaving their vehicles.
Places with
Drive -Through
Facilities
Electronic and
Manufacturing and establishments producing instruments
Scientific
(including professional and scientific) for measurement, testing,
Instruments
analysis and control, and their associated sensors and
accessories; optical instruments and lenses; surveying and drafting
instruments; surgical, medical, and dental instruments, equipment,
and supplies; ophthalmic goods; photographic equipment and
supplies; and watches and clocks; and electrical instruments,
Forestry
components and equipment including integrated circuits,
semiconductors, calculators and computers.
Farm Animal
The keeping, feeding or grazing of animals as an avocation, hobby,
Raising
or school project, subordinate to the principal residential use of a
Fuel and Ice
property, includes species commonly considered as farm animals
Dealers
as well as exotic species, but does not include household pets. See
also "Livestock Specialties."
Farm
Establishments primarily engaged in the sale or rental of
Equipment
agricultural machinery and equipment for use in the preparation
and Supplies
and maintenance of the soil, the planting and harvesting of crops,
and other operations and processes pertaining to work on the farm;
also dairy and other livestock equipment. Includes agricultural
Furniture and
machinery, dairy farm machinery and equipment, irrigation
Fixtures
equipment, poultry equipment and frost protection equipment; hay,
grain and feed sales.
Farm Labor
Includes residences, rooming houses and boardinghouses and
Quarters
mess halls for farm workers employed on land owned by the owner
Furniture,
of the building site on which the quarters are located.
Financial
Service establishments primarily engaged in the field of finance,
Services
including: banks and trust companies; credit agencies other than
and
banks; brokers and dealers in securities and commodity contracts;
Equipment
security and commodity exchanges; holding (but not predominantly
operating) companies; and other investment companies.
Fisheries and
Resource extraction operations engaged in commercial fishing
Game
(including marine -related animals, mammals, etc.) and the
Preserves
operation of fish hatcheries, fish and game preserves and game
Stores
propagation.
Food and
Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in selling food for
Beverage
home preparation and consumption, as well as the retail sale of
Retail Sales
packaged alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises,
including wine tasting facilities which are not on the same site as
the winery. Establishments (except for wine tasting facilities) may
include no more than two (2) gas pumps as an accessory use.
Food and
Manufacturing establishments engaged in producing or processing
Kindred
foods and beverages for human consumption and certain related
Products
products. Includes: (1) meat and poultry products (slaughtering,
canning, and curing and by-product processing); 2 dairy products
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processing; (3) canned and preserved fruit and vegetables and
related processing; (4) grain mill products and by-products; (5)
bakery products, sugar and confectionery products; (6) fats and oil
products; (7) beverages and liquors (except wineries, which are
included under "Ag Processing"); and (8) miscellaneous food
preparation from raw products. Operations on crops subsequent to
their harvest are included under "Ag Processing."
Forestry
Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of timber tracts,
tree farms, forest nurseries, and related activities such as
reforestation services; also the gathering of gum barks, sap, moss
and other forest products. Does not include logging camps.
Fuel and Ice
Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in the sale to
Dealers
consumers of coal, wood, ice, fuel, oil and liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG), bottled or in bulk.
Funeral
Establishments with facilities for the preparation of the dead for
Services
burial or cremation and for the holding of funeral observances and
services. Accessory facilities may include a cemetery, columbarium
or mausoleum. Includes: funeral homes and parlors, mortuaries
and related facilities.
Furniture and
Manufacturing establishments producing: wood and metal
Fixtures
household furniture and appliances; bedsprings and mattresses; all
types of office furniture and public building furniture and partitions,
shelving, lockers and store furniture; and miscellaneous drapery
hardware, window blinds and shades.
Furniture,
Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in selling furnishings
Home
for the home, such as furniture, floor coverings, draperies, glass
Furnishings
and chinaware, domestic stoves, refrigerators and other household
and
electrical and gas appliances. Establishments selling electrical and
Equipment
gas appliances are included only if the major part of their sales
consist of articles for home use. Also includes retail sale of office
furniture, as well as music stores.
General
Retail trades included in this group are department stores, variety
Merchandise
stores, drug and discount stores, general stores, etc., engaged in
Stores
retail sales of many lines of new and used merchandise, including:
dry goods; apparel and accessories; furniture and home
furnishings; small wares; hardware; sporting goods and equipment;
bicycles, parts and accessories. Also includes sales of
miscellaneous shopping goods such as: books; stationery; jewelry;
hobby materials, toys and games; cameras and photographic
supplies; gifts, novelties and souvenirs; luggage and leather goods;
fabrics and sewing supplies; florists; cigar and newsstands; artists'
items (stores for which may include space for crafting operations
when such area is subordinate to the retail sales); and other
miscellaneous retail shopping goods.
Glass
Manufacturing establishments producing flat glass and other glass
Products
products which are pressed, blown, or shaped from glass produced
Laundries and
in the same establishment. Does not include artisan and craftsman
Dry Cleaning
type operations of a larger scale than home occupations, which are
Plants
listed under "Small Scale Manufacturing."
Health Care
Service establishments primarily engaged in furnishing medical,
Services
mental health, surgical and other personal health services
including: medical, dental and psychiatric offices (mental health)
related services, including various types of counseling practiced by
Libraries,
licensed individuals other than medical doctors or psychiatrists, or
Museums
unlicensed individuals, are included under "Offices"; medical and
dental laboratories; outpatient care facilities; and allied health
services. Associations or groups primarily engaged in providing
Light Repair
medical or other health services to members are included. Also
Services
includes hospitals and similar establishments primarily engaged in
providing diagnostic services, extensive medical treatment
including surgical and other hospital services; such establishments
have an organized medical staff, inpatient beds, and equipment
and facilities to provide complete health care. Nursing homes and
similar long-term personal care facilities are classified in
"Residential Care."
Home
The gainful employment of the occupant of a dwelling, with such
Occupations
employment activity being subordinate to the residential use of the
property.
Horticultural
Agricultural establishments primarily engaged in the production of
Specialties
ornamental plants and other nursery products, grown under cover
or outdoors. Also includes establishments engaged in the sale of
such products, i.e., wholesale and retail nurseries.
Hotels, Motels
Commercial transient lodging establishments, including hotels,
Lumber and
motor hotels, motels, tourist courts or cabins, primarily engaged in
Wood
providing overnight or otherwise temporary lodging, with or without
Products
meals, for the general public. Such establishments shall not
provide kitchen facilities in more than twenty-five percent (25%) of
the units.
Indoor
Facilities for various indoor sports and recreation, including:
Recreation
bowling alleys; ice skating and roller skating; gymnasiums, health
Services
and athletic clubs; tennis, handball, racquetball and similar indoor
sports; shooting and archery ranges; recreation and community
centers.
Kennels
A lot, building, structure, enclosure or premises where four (4) or
more dogs or cats (four (4) months of age or older) are kept or
maintained, including the keeping of such animals for sale, for
commercial breeding or for lodging and care for which a fee is
charged. Does not include dogs and cats kept for noncommercial
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purposes, including hunting and herding livestock, which are
allowed as residential accessory uses.
Laundries and
Service establishments primarily engaged in high volume laundry
Dry Cleaning
and garment services, including: power laundries (family and
Plants
commercial); garment pressing and dry cleaning; linen supply;
diaper service; industrial laundries; carpet and upholstery cleaners.
Does not include coin-operated laundries or dry cleaning pickup
stores without dry cleaning equipment, which are classified in
"Personal Services."
Libraries,
Permanent public or quasi -public facilities generally of a
Museums
noncommercial nature such as libraries, museums, art exhibitions,
planetariums, aquariums, botanical gardens, arboretums and zoos.
Also includes historic sites and exhibits.
Light Repair
Service establishments where repair of small consumer products is
Services
the principal business activity, including: electrical repair shops;
television and radio and other small appliance repair; and watch,
clock and jewelry repair. Does not include repair or services that
are incidental and accessory to retail sales. Does not include
businesses serving the repair needs of heavy equipment, or large
size consumer products which are included under "Business
Support Services."
Livestock
Agricultural establishments primarily engaged in commercial
Specialties
livestock keeping or feeding as a principal land use which, because
of operational characteristics, may generate dust, odors or visual
impacts which could have an adverse effect upon adjacent
properties. Such uses include dairies, chicken, turkey and other
poultry farms; animal specialties (such as rabbit farms and other
fur -bearing animals); other specialties such as bee farms, aviaries,
worm farms, etc.
Lumber and
Manufacturing and processing uses, including merchant sawmills,
Wood
lath mills, shingle mills, cooperage stock mills, planing mills, and
Products
plywood mills and veneer mills engaged in producing lumber and
basic wood products; and establishments engaged in
manufacturing finished articles made entirely or mainly of wood or
wood substitutes. Also included are: truss and structural beam
assembly; wood containers; pallets and skids; wood preserving;
particle board assembly; turning and shaping wood and wood
products on a manufacturing basis; mobilehome and modular
home assembly. Wood and cabinet shops are included in
"Furniture and Fixtures." Craft type shops are included in "Small
Scale Manufacturing."
Machinery
Establishments engaged in manufacturing machinery and
Manufacturing
equipment such as: engines and turbines; farm and garden
machinery and equipment (except for secondary assembly of such
products which is included under "Farm Equipment and Supplies");
construction, mining and materials handling machinery and
equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, dredging machinery, mining
equipment, oil field equipment, passenger and freight elevators,
conveyors, industrial trucks and tractors; machine tools such as
Mobilehome
gear cutting machines, die casting machines, dies, jigs, industrial
Dwelling
molds, power -driven hand tools; machinery for use in the food
Multiple
products, textile, woodworking, paper or printing industries; general
Family
machinery and equipment such as pumps, roller bearings,
Dwellings
industrial furnaces and ovens; office, computing and accounting
Offices
machines such as typewriters, computers, dictating machines;
machinery for refrigeration and service industries such as
commercial laundry and dry cleaning equipment, heating,
ventilating and air conditioning equipment, commercial cooking and
food warming equipment; miscellaneous machinery such as
carburetors, pistons and valves.
Mail Order
Establishments primarily engaged in retail sale of products by
and Vending
catalog and mail order. Also includes vending machine
distributorships and suppliers.
Membership
Organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion
Organizations
of the interests of the members, including: business associations;
professional membership organizations; labor unions and similar
Organization
labor organizations; civic, social and fraternal organizations (not
Houses
lodging); political organizations and other membership
organizations.
Metal
Manufacturing establishments engaged in the smelting and refining
Industries,
of ferrous and nonferrous metals from ore, pig, or scrap; in the
Primary
rolling, drawing, and alloying of ferrous and nonferrous metals; in
Services
the manufacture of castings and other basic products of ferrous
and nonferrous metals; and in the manufacture of nails, spikes, and
insulated wire and cable. Merchant blast furnaces and by-product
or beehive coke ovens are also included.
Mining
Resource extractions establishments primarily engaged in mining,
Products
developing mines or exploring for metallic minerals (ores), coal and
nonmetallic minerals (except fuels), or surface mines extracting
crushed and broken stone, dimension stone or sand and gravel.
See also "Stone and Cut Stone Products."
Mini -Storage
Buildings containing individual storage areas rented or leased to
the general public. Does not include warehousing or exterior
storage facilities.
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Mobilehome
Includes mobilehome parks and mobilehome subdivisions in any
Developments
area or tract of land where two (2) or more mobilehome lots are
leased, rented, or sold to accommodate mobilehomes used for
human occupancy. Includes the renting and leasing of overnight or
short-term sites for trailers and campers in a mobilehome park
provided that such spaces are included in the maximum allowable
density and do not constitute more than twenty percent (20%) of
the total spaces in the mobilehome park.
Mobilehome
A vehicle without self -propulsion designed and equipped as a
Dwelling
dwelling unit to be used with a foundation.
Multiple
Includes a building, or portion of a building, used and/or designed
Family
as a residence for two (2) or more families living independently of
Dwellings
each other (includes duplexes, triplexes and apartments).
Offices
Establishments engaged in performing a service in a professional
office including: engineering, architectural and surveying services;
real estate agencies; noncommercial educational, scientific and
research organizations; accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping
services; authors, writers, artists, etc.; advertising agencies;
photography studios and small commercial art studios; employment
agencies and stenographic services; reporting services; data
processing and computer services; management, public relations,
and consulting services; detective agencies and other similar
professional services; attorneys; and counseling services provided
by individuals other than licensed psychiatrists, which are included
under "Health Care Services."
Organization
Residential lodging houses operated by membership organizations
Houses
for the benefit of their constituents and not open to the general
public. Also includes fraternity and sorority residential houses and
religious residential retreats.
Outdoor
Facilities for various outdoor sports and recreation, including:
Recreation
amusement and kiddie parks; golf courses, golf driving ranges and
Services
miniature golf courses; skateboard parks; go-cart and miniature
auto race tracks; tennis courts, swim and tennis clubs and facilities;
play lots, playgrounds and athletic fields; recreation and community
centers.
Paper
Includes the manufacture of pulps from wood, other cellulose
Products
fibers, and rags; the manufacture of paper and paperboard; and the
manufacture of paper and paperboard into converted products
such as paper coated off the paper machine, paper bags, paper
boxes, and envelopes. Also includes building paper and building
board mills.
Paving
Manufacturing establishments producing various common paving
Materials
and roofing materials, including paving blocks made of asphalt,
Entertainment
creosoted wood and various compositions of asphalt and tar.
Personal
Service establishments primarily engaged in providing services
Services
generally involving the care of the person which are not medically
related, including: beauty and barber shops; shoe repair shops;
Recreational
saunas and hot tubs; dry cleaning pickup stores and small scale
Vehicle Parks
dry cleaners without pickup and delivery services; clothing rental;
dating and escort services; and related activities.
Petroleum
Resource extraction establishments primarily engaged in:
Extraction
producing crude petroleum and natural gas; recovering oil from oil
sands and shales; producing natural gasoline and cycle
Recycling and
condensate. Activities include exploration, drilling, oil and gas well
Scrap
operation and maintenance, operation of natural gas and cycle
plants, and the mining and extraction of oil from oil sands and
shales.
Petroleum
Manufacturing and processing establishments primarily engaged in
Refining and
petroleum refining, and compounding lubricating oils and greases
Related
from purchased materials. Also includes manufacture of petroleum
Industries
coke and fuel briquettes and petroleum bulk stations. Petroleum
and petroleum products distributors are included in "Wholesaling
and Distribution."
Pipelines
Facilities primarily engaged in the pipeline transportation of crude
Accessory
petroleum; refined products of petroleum such as gasoline and fuel
Uses
oils; mixed, manufactured or liquefied petroleum gas; or the
pipeline transmission of other commodities, excluding natural gas.
Plastics and
Manufacturing establishments producing rubber products such as:
Rubber
tires; rubber footwear; mechanical rubber goods; heels and soles;
Products
flooring; and rubber sundries from natural, synthetic or reclaimed
Care
rubber, gutta percha, balata, or gutta siak. Also includes
establishments primarily manufacturing tires (establishments
primarily recapping and retreading automobile tires are classified in
"Auto, Mobilehome and Vehicle Dealers and Supplies"). Also
includes establishments engaged in molding primary plastics for
the trade, and manufacturing miscellaneous finished plastics
Retirement
products.
Primary
A secondary dwelling to a single family dwelling which is limited to
Family
occupancy by members of the immediate family of the property
Housing
owner. Immediate family members shall only include grandparents,
Roadside
parents, children, grandchildren, sisters and brothers of the
Stands
property owner or spouse of the property owner.
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Public
Facilities for public assembly and group entertainment such as:
Assembly and
public and semi-public auditoriums; exhibition and convention halls;
Entertainment
civic theaters and meeting halls; motion picture theaters; legitimate
theater facilities for live theatrical presentations or concerts by
bands and orchestras; amphitheaters; meeting halls for rent and
similar public assembly uses.
Recreational
Transient lodging establishments primarily engaged in renting,
Vehicle Parks
leasing or otherwise providing overnight or short-term sites for
trailers, campers, or tents, with or without individual utility hookups,
but with other facilities such as public restrooms. Does not include
incidental camping areas, which are included under "Rural Sports
and Group Facilities."
Recycling and
Establishments primarily engaged in assembling, breaking up,
Scrap
sorting, temporary storage and distribution of recyclable or
reusable scrap and waste materials, including auto wreckers
engaged in dismantling automobiles for scrap. Does not include
waste disposal sites, which are separately defined. Does not
include temporary storage of toxic or radioactive waste materials.
Recycling
An establishment, which is larger than a "collection station," that
Centers
serves as a community -wide center for the collection and/or
processing of recyclable materials such as glass, paper, plastic,
aluminum and metal cans.
Residential
Includes any use that is customarily part of a residence and is
Accessory
clearly incidental and secondary to a residence and does not
Uses
change the character of the residential use. Residential accessory
uses include the storage of vehicles and other personal property
and accessory structures including garages, studios and
workshops.
Residential
Establishments primarily engaged in the provision of residential,
Care
social and personal care for children, the aged, and special
categories of persons with some limits or ability for self-care,
including mental and physical limitations, but where medical care is
not a major element. Includes: board and care facilities; children's
homes; halfway houses; rehabilitation centers; self-help group
homes.
Retirement
Establishments primarily engaged in providing lodging facilities
Hotel
limited to the aged where no medical care is provided. Such
establishments may provide housekeeping and meals to the
residents.
Roadside
Open structures for the retail sale of agricultural products (except
Stands
hay, grain and feed sales which are included under "Farm
Equipment and Supplies") which are located on the site or in the
area of the property where the products being sold were grown.
Rural Sports
Establishments supporting special group activities such as:
and Group
archery, pistol, rifle, and skeet clubs and facilities; dude ranches;
Facilities
health resorts including outdoor hot spring, spa or hot tub facilities;
hunting and fishing clubs; recreational camps; group or organized
Small Scale
camps; incidental, seasonal camping areas without facilities;
Manufacturing
equestrian facilities, including riding academies, schools, stables
and exhibition facilities.
Sales Lots
Sales lots consist of any outdoor sales area for permanent display
of recreational vehicles, recreational and utility trailers, motorized
farm equipment, boats, heavy commercial trucks (over one ton),
mobilehomes, construction equipment, or other heavy equipment;
outdoor equipment rental yards; or large scale temporary or
Social and
permanent outdoor sales activities, including, but not limited to,
Service
swap meets and flea markets.
Schools—
Business and secretarial schools; vocational schools offering
Business and
specialized trade and commercial courses; specialized nondegree
Vocational
granting schools, such as: music schools; dramatic schools;
language schools; driver education schools; ballet and other dance
studios; and establishments furnishing educational courses by mail.
Schools
An institution or establishment that provides a program of
instruction and teaching services. Includes: preschools, nursery
schools and day care centers; elementary and secondary schools
Sports
serving grades K through 12 (or portions thereof); junior colleges,
Assembly
colleges and universities; and similar education institutions. Does
not include Sunday schools which are permitted under "Churches
and Related Facilities."
Service
Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in the sale of
Stations
gasoline, which may also provide lubrication, oil change and tune-
Products
up services incidental to gasoline sales. May also include a towing
service but does not include storage of wrecked or abandoned
vehicles, paint spraying body and fender work, or trailer and
Structural
equipment rental, unless rental uses are allowed in the subject
Clay and
zoning district as "Storage Yards and Sales Lots." Does not include
Pottery-
the retail sale of gasoline as a subordinate service to a liquor store
Related
unless such sale includes more than two (2) pumps.
Sexually
Any business defined by the Atascadero Sexually Oriented
Oriented
Business Ordinance (see Chapter 5-10 of this Code) as an adult
Business
arcade, adult bookstore, adult novelty store, adult video store, adult
cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, adult theater,
massage parlor, sexual encounter establishment, or nude model
studio is a sexually oriented business.
Single Family
A detached building designed for and/or occupied exclusively by
Dwelling
one family. Does not include mobilehome dwellings which have a
separate description.
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Skilled
Residential establishments primarily engaged in providing nursing
Nursing
and health-related personal care, generally on a long-term basis,
Facility
with in-patient beds, including skilled nursing facilities; extended
care facilities; convalescent and rest homes.
Small Scale
Manufacturing establishments not classified in any other major
Manufacturing
manufacturing group, including: jewelry, silverware and plated
ware; musical instruments; toys; sporting and athletic goods; pens,
pencils, and other office and artists' materials; buttons, costume
novelties, miscellaneous notions; brooms and brushes; and other
miscellaneous manufacturing industries. Also included are artisan
and craftsman type operations which are not home occupations,
and which are not secondary to on-site retail sales.
Social and
Public or quasi -public establishments providing social services and
Service
rehabilitation services to such as counseling centers, welfare
Organizations
offices, job counseling and training centers, or vocational
rehabilitation agencies, persons with social or personal problems
requiring special services and to the handicapped and the
disadvantaged. Also included are organizations soliciting funds to
be used directly for these related services. Also includes
establishments engaged in community improvement and
neighborhood development. Does not include child day care
services which are classified under "Schools."
Sports
Facilities for spectator -oriented specialized group sports assembly
Assembly
that includes: stadiums and coliseums; arenas and field houses;
race tracks (auto and animals); motorcycle racing and drag strips;
and other sports that are considered commercial.
Stone and Cut
Manufacturing establishments primarily engaged in cutting,
Stone
shaping, and finishing marble, granite, slate, and other stone for
Products
building and miscellaneous uses. Also includes establishments
primarily engaged in buying or selling partly finished monuments
and tombstones.
Structural
Manufacturing establishments primarily producing brick and
Clay and
structural clay products, including pipe, china plumbing fixtures,
Pottery-
and vitreous china articles, fine earthenware and porcelain
Related
electrical supplies and parts. Artist/craftsman uses are included in
Products
"Small Scale Manufacturing" or "Home Occupations."
Temporary
Includes the temporary use of a mobilehome or recreational vehicle
Dwelling
as a dwelling unit, following the issuance of a building permit for a
permanent residence while the permanent residence is under
construction.
Temporary
Any use of a structure or land for an event for a limited period of
Events
time where the site is not to be permanently altered by grading or
construction of accessory facilities. Events include: art shows;
rodeos; religious revivals; tent camps; outdoor festivals and
concerts.
Temporary
The utilization of a mobilehome or recreational vehicle as a
Offices
temporary office during the period of a construction of a permanent
Wholesaling
office facility on the same site.
Temporary or
Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in the sale of
Seasonal
fireworks; produce; Christmas trees or other seasonal items; or
Retail Sales
semiannual sales of art or handcrafted items in conjunction with
community festivals or art shows.
Textile Mills
Manufacturing establishments engaged in performing any of the
following operations: preparation of fiber and subsequent
manufacturing of yarn, threads, braids, twine cordage;
manufacturing woven fabric and carpets and rugs from yarn; dying
and finishing fiber, yard, fabric, and knit apparel; coating,
waterproofing, or otherwise treating fabric; the integrated
manufacture of knit apparel and other finished products from yarn;
and the manufacture of felt goods, lace goods, nonwoven fabrics
and miscellaneous textiles.
Transit
Passenger stations for vehicular and rail mass transit systems; also
Stations and
terminal facilities providing maintenance and service for the
Terminals
vehicles operated in the transit system.
Utility Service
A private or public utility facility providing for customer services
Centers
(including bill paying), engineering, production and treatment
facilities, clerical, and construction crew activities. Includes vehicle,
material and equipment parking and storage.
Utility
Utility transmission lines and distribution facilities, including
Transmission
substations for electric, gas, other energy sources, water, cable
Facilities
television and telephone. Does not include lines serving individual
customers.
Vehicle and
Transportation establishments furnishing services incidental to
Freight
transportation, including: freight forwarding services; transportation
Terminals
arrangement services; parking, crating, inspection and weighing
services; freight terminal facilities; joint terminal and service
facilities; trucking facilities, including transfer and storage; public
warehousing and storage. Includes both railroad transportation and
motor freight transportation.
Vehicle and
Service establishments primarily engaged in the business of storing
Equipment
cars, buses and other motor vehicles; recreational vehicles (such
Storage
as campers, motor homes, boats); construction equipment; and
farm equipment. Includes both day use and long-term public and
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commercial garages, parking lots and structures. Does not include
wrecking yards (classified in "Recycling and Scrap").
Warehousing
Establishments primarily engaged in the storage of farm products,
furniture, household goods, or other commercial goods of any
nature for later distribution to wholesale and retailers. Does not
include terminal facilities for handling freight (classified in "Vehicle
and Freight Terminals"). Also includes storage or mini -storage
facilities offered for rent or lease to the general public.
Wholesaling
Establishments engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to
and
industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, or professional business
Distribution
users; or to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in
buying merchandise for or selling merchandise to such persons or
companies. Includes such establishments as: merchant
wholesalers; agents, merchandise or commodity brokers, and
commission merchants; assemblers, buyers and associations
engaged in the cooperative marketing of farm products.